Trim-Tex Powdered Mud-Max Drywall Compound Additive - 2.5 Gallon
- Compound performance: Improves strength and adhesion in drywall compounds, textures, and plaster products
- Bead applications: Helps bond paper, metal, and vinyl bead to drywall
- Coverage: Treats up to 80 standard 5-gallon buckets or boxes when mixed as directed
- Package size: 2.5-gallon resealable pail with 14 pounds of powdered additive
- Mixing: Add one scoop per standard bucket of compound and mix thoroughly
Trim-Tex Powdered Mud-Max is a powdered additive for improving strength and adhesion in drywall joint compounds, textures, and plaster products. It is especially useful when bonding paper, metal, or vinyl bead to drywall and when applying plaster products over metal or vinyl bead.
The 2.5-gallon resealable pail contains 14 pounds of additive and treats up to 80 standard 5-gallon buckets or boxes of compound when mixed as directed.
Key Features
- Compound performance: Improves strength and adhesion in drywall compounds, textures, and plaster products
- Bead applications: Helps bond paper, metal, and vinyl bead to drywall
- Coverage: Treats up to 80 standard 5-gallon buckets or boxes when mixed as directed
- Package size: 2.5-gallon resealable pail with 14 pounds of powdered additive
- Mixing: Add one scoop per standard bucket of compound and mix thoroughly
Mixing and Applications
Add one scoop of Powdered Mud-Max to a standard bucket of compound and mix thoroughly. Use the label directions for the exact batch and application. It is recommended for the first coat when added strength and adhesion are needed around paper, metal, or vinyl bead.
Use and Safety
Avoid creating or breathing airborne dust. Use with adequate ventilation and wear eye, skin, and respiratory protection appropriate for the work conditions. Keep the pail tightly closed and store it in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Review the current safety data sheet before use.
Product FAQ
What does Powdered Mud-Max do?
It improves the strength and adhesion of drywall joint compounds, textures, and plaster products.
How much compound will one pail treat?
One pail treats up to 80 standard 5-gallon buckets or boxes of compound when mixed according to the directions.
How is Powdered Mud-Max mixed?
Add one scoop to a standard bucket of compound and mix thoroughly. Follow the container directions for the exact batch.
Can it be used with corner bead?
Yes. It is suited to compound used for bonding paper, metal, or vinyl bead to drywall and to plaster products applied over metal or vinyl bead.
How should the powder be stored?
Keep the pail tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place and protect the powder from moisture.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Specification | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Trim-Tex | Manufacturer part number | 855 |
| Product type | Powdered joint-compound additive | Container | Resealable 2.5-gallon pail |
| Net content | 14 lb | Coverage | Up to 80 standard 5-gallon buckets or boxes when mixed as directed |
| Compatible materials | Drywall joint compound, texture, and plaster products | Bead applications | Paper, metal, and vinyl bead |
| Mixing | One scoop per standard bucket; mix thoroughly and follow label directions | Recommended coat | First coat |
| Storage | Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry, ventilated area | Safety | Avoid breathing dust; use suitable ventilation and PPE |