To do a job right, tradies need access to high-quality equipment and products. 

When it comes to plastering, this extends to using the right plastering tools and, most importantly, applying the right plaster compound to each job. 

Whether you’re taping plasterboard seams together or doing a simple patch-up job around a home, you’ll need the right type of plaster compound to make sure the joins or patchwork on your plaster goes unnoticed once the wall has been sanded down and painted. 

We are going to explain exactly what plaster compound is, how to choose the right compound for a job, and share some quality products that Intex offers tradies that want to get their next project done right the first time.

 

What Is Plaster Compound?

There are two main compounds when talking about joining plasterboard: plaster and joint compound. 

A joint compound, also referred to as drywall mud, is a combination of gypsum dust and water, and forms a paste that matches the consistency of cake frosting. Whereas plaster compound is made up of a combination of gypsum powder, water, and sand to form a relatively thick paste.

Both are used in plastering applications, however, choosing the right compound is essential in getting the job done with a seamless finish.

 

How to choose the right plaster compound?

First, you have to consider

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