Specification

For one-day drywall finishing
For interior gypsum panels and exterior gypsum ceiling boards
Weighs 28% less than conventional setting-type compounds
Sanding ease similar to a ready-mixed, all-purpose joint compound
Unique humidity resistance
Exceptional bond with low shrinkage
Check-crack resistance in heavy fills
Choice of setting times
Description Beadex
®
brand Silver Set
TM
lightweight setting-type joint compounds for drywall interiors save time and money by
permitting same-day joint finishing, and usually next-day decoration. The chemically setting compounds mix
quickly with water and are applied after a short soaking period and remixing. They are lightweight for easy handling
and sand easily for fast, smooth finishing.
S
ilver Set lightweight setting-type joint compounds are ideal for heavy fills and are virtually unaffected by humidity.
They provide low shrinkage and superior bond, which makes them excellent for laminating gypsum panels to gypsum
panels, to sound-deadening boards, and to above-grade concrete surfaces. In addition, they can be used for filling,
smoothing, and finishing interior concrete ceilings and above-grade concrete; taping and finishing gypsum panels,
under tile, and for finishing joints in exterior gypsum ceiling boards.
To meet varying job requirements, a full line of S
ilver Set joint compounds has been developed to provide a choice
of approximate setting times. S
ilver Set 5 joint compound sets in about 5–10 minutes; Silver Set 20 joint compound
sets in about 15–25 minutes; S
ilver Set 40 joint compound sets in about 32–48 minutes; and Silver Set 90 joint
compound sets in about 75–105 minutes.
Limitations 1. Setting action cannot be delayed or prevented by dilution with water.
2. Do not apply over moist surfaces or surfaces likely to become moist, or on below-grade surfaces or surfaces
projecting outside building structure unless protected from direct exposure to moisture.
3. Before using over new interior concrete surfaces, allow concrete to age 60 days or more. Remove protrusions,
ridges, form or parting oils, grease and efflorescence.
4. Prior to using any epoxy coating over any surface treated with joint compound, consult the epoxy coating
manufacturer and follow manufacturer’s specific recommendations regarding the preparation or suitability
of substrates for the epoxy coating. Many epoxy coatings exert significant shear stress on the substrate as the
strong epoxy film shrinks while curing/drying. This stress can cause the bond of the joint compound to fail,
resulting in delamination problems.
Application Preparation In cold weather during gypsum panel joint finishing, minimum surface, water, mix and air temperature of 45 °F
must be ensured until joints are completely dry. Adequate ventilation shall be provided to carry off excess moisture.
Gypsum Panel Position and apply gypsum panels in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
Joint Treatment
Mix compound according to directions on bag. Allow prefill compound to harden prior to the next application
(tape-embedding coat).
Cover joint with a thin layer of compound and embed fiberglass or paper joint tape, leaving about 1/32
of
compound under feathered edge and a thin layer over the tape. After compound has set, apply second coat,
feathering out approximately 2
beyond first coat. After setting, apply third coat, feathering out 2 beyond second
coat. After each coat is applied, smooth away any tool lap marks or other imperfections prior to hardening action.
Finish fastener heads with three coats of joint compound; finish corner bead and inside corners as required with
at least two coats, feathered and smoothed out onto panel faces.
Submittal Sheet
09250
Beadex
®
Lightweight
Setting-Type Joint Compounds
Silver Set

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