Gypsum Jointing Compound

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Gypsum Jointing Compound

Gypsum Jointing Compound

SKU: GYR-JC | Available: In Stock

Gyraffe Gypsum Jointing Compound is a gypsum-based compound developed for filling gypsum board joints, embedding joint tape and covering screw heads. It provides excellent adhesion, low shrinkage and a smooth finish ready for painting.

Pack sizes: 25 kg

Specifications

Dry Bulk Density
880 – 1000 kg/m³
Initial Setting Time
30 – 45 minutes
Final Setting Time
60 – 90 minutes
Water to Powder Ratio
15 – 17.5 L per 25 kg (0.65 – 0.70 L/kg)
Recommended Thickness
1 – 3 mm
Packaging
25 kg
Shelf Life
1 year

Product Features

Excellent adhesion

Easy application

Low shrinkage

Easy sanding

Smooth paint-ready finish

Crack resistant performance

Process of Jointing & Finishing

First Coat

  • Using an applicator / Trowel, fill the recess formed by the edges of the sheets with Gyraffe.
  • Centre the paper tape along the joint and press it down into the Gyraffe, ensuring no air bubbles remain.
  • Immediately apply a thin coat of Gyraffe over the tape (100–150 mm wide).
  • Allow it to dry.

Second Coat

  • Apply a second coat of Gyraffe with an Applicator / Trowel.
  • Ensure this coat extends outside the first coat (200–250 mm wide).
  • Allow to dry and scrape back any build-up along the joint.

Third Coat

  • Apply a finishing coat of Gyraffe with an Applicator / Trowel.
  • Feather joint edges at least 50 mm beyond the previous coat.
  • Allow to dry, then lightly sand along the joint with finer sandpaper.

Other Specification

Setting Time

30 min

At 20°C / 60% RH

Compressive Strength

≥5 N/mm²

After 2 hours

Flexural Strength

≥2 N/mm²

At 20°C / 60% RH

Bulk Density

750 kg/m³

Loose powder

Water/Powder Ratio

0.6 L/kg

Recommended mix

Fire Rating

A1

Non-combustible

Applied to gypsum board joints, embedding jointing tape, screw-head finishing, crack repairs and drywall finishing on interior walls and ceilings.

★★★★★

"Exceptionally smooth finish and very forgiving to work with. The fast set let us move through rooms quickly without compromising the surface."

Khalid A. — Main Contractor

★★★★★

"Great coverage and almost no shrinkage. We reduced our snag-list considerably on the last residential project."

Maria S. — Specification Engineer

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Bulk & Project Orders

Available in Bulk

Gyraffe Gypsum Jointing Compound is available for large-volume and project orders. Choose the packaging and delivery format that suits your site, with wholesale pricing on bulk quantities.

  • 25 kg & 40 kg bags on shrink-wrapped pallets
  • 1-tonne jumbo (FIBC) bulk bags
  • Bulk powder — tanker / silo delivery
  • Custom & private-label packaging on request

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FAQ

Filling gypsum board joints, embedding jointing tape, covering screw heads, crack repairs and drywall finishing.

15 – 17.5 litres per 25 kg bag, equivalent to 0.65 – 0.70 litres per kilogram.

1 – 3 mm per coat, feathering each coat wider than the last.

Initial set is 30 – 45 minutes and final set 60 – 90 minutes — let each coat set before the next.

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