Minimal mixing, thinning, and retempering. Vinyl-based, nonasbestos, safe to handle, sand, use. Low shrinkage, needs only 2 coats over metal. Eliminates need for taping and topping compounds. Sands with the ease of a topping compound and bonds like a taping compound. Hand or mechanical application. Provides a tough, tight bond under most job conditions. Use for embedding and finishing, even simple texturing. Meets ASTM Standard C475.