Name: UPA Multipurpose Compound
Address: Suite 1&2, 21st Floor Northam Tower, 57 Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah
Tel: 60 -4 -2288861
Fax: 60 -4 -2299971
Contact Person: Andrew Mesourouni
Product keyword: Multipurpose Compound, Drywall, Dry wall, Plaster, Plaster board, Plasterboard, Gypsum
Category:  Adhesives
Country: Malaysia
Product description:
        UPA Multipurpose Compound is a ready-mixed compound used as a taping coat and finishing, can also be used over based coats. UPA Multipurpose Compound has a smooth base for ease of handling and is crack resistant with strong adhesion qualities. Its formulation delivers excellent slip and bond and easy workability. It can be used directly from the container and requires only minimal mixing. Joint finishing is fast, easy, and smooth, reducing labor costs and improving the appearance and quality of any plastering job. UPA Multipurpose Compound can only be applied onto dry surfaces. Apply thoroughly and allow each coat to dry before applying any further coats. i)Joint Finishing At joints between panels, fill with compound using 150mm (6") blade knife. Embed the UPA tape and press in with knife. Remove any excess compound. Apply a thin coat of compound evenly over the UPA tape. Apply second coat at joints and fasteners, smoothing out 50mm beyond first coat and allow to dry. Apply final thin finish coat to joints and fasteners and let dry. ii) To Finish Inside Corners Apply compound to both sides (150mm blade knife). Fold UPA tape along centre and press into position. Embed the UPA tape with knife. Remove excess compound. Apply a thin coat evenly over the UPA tape. Apply second coat on one side and allow to dry. Apply the other side in a similar fashion. Apply final thin finish then smooth the finish coat. iii) To Finish Outside Corners Fasten UPA metal corner bead directly to drywall and apply 3 coats of compound. Advantages - Humidity resistant. - Smooth application, long-lasting performance. - Low shrinkage for ease in joint finishing. - Good crack resistance. - Better slip, excellent bond.