DAP - Press Release _ NEW DAP® PREMIUM LIGHTWEIGHT JOINT COMPOUND

DAP markets reliable, long-lasting products for contractors and
do-it-yourselfers. Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, DAP is
a leading marketer
of caulks, sealants, adhesives, insulating foam, spackling, glazing, and other general patch and repair products.

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEW DAP® PREMIUM LIGHTWEIGHT JOINT COMPOUND FEATURES DRYDEX™ DRY TIME INDICATOR TECHNOLOGY & EASY-TO-USE SQUARE TUB

BALTIMORE, November 22, 2005 – No mud pan; no bubbles; no mess; no guesswork; and, most importantly, no wasted time. That sums up what DAP’s new Premium Lightweight Joint Compound with DryDex™ Dry Time Indicator technology means to the do-it-yourselfer as well as the professional contractor.

DAP’s new Premium Lightweight Joint Compound with DryDex™ Dry Time Indicator goes on pink and dries white, eliminating the guesswork of when to apply additional coats or sand for finishing. Its premium formula is de-aired during the manufacturing process, preventing the formation of pinhole bubbles on application, which allows for an ultra smooth finish.

It works faster, sands effortlessly and weighs up to 25 percent less than conventional joint compounds for easier handling. The lightweight formulation also means less shrinking, therefore fewer coats are required than with other joint compounds, which saves time and money.

It comes in an easy-to-use square container, which makes drywall work a breeze. The container has a wide opening that easily accommodates a 6-inch taping knife unlike standard round containers, letting the user work directly out of the container. This eliminates the need to transfer the joint compound to a drywall (mud) pan, which means time saved. The square tub shape allows users to scrape out virtually all joint compound, minimizing waste. The heavy duty container is resealable with a secure lid, keeping it fresh and ready for future use.

"DAP is committed to making premium products that help contractors, remodelers, painters and do-it-yourselfers save time and money," said David Fuller, DAP’s Vice President of Marketing.

"Our new Premium Lightweight Joint Compound meets those goals with its user-friendly features like the dry time indicator and square container."

DAP’s new Premium Lightweight Joint Compound with DryDex® Dry-Time Indicator is perfect for finishing panel joints, nail heads and metal corner beads. It can also be used to repair holes or other damage in drywall and plaster. It will be available in December 2005 at home centers and hardware stores for around $20.00.

About DAP Inc.

DAP markets reliable, long-lasting products for contractors and do-it-yourselfers. Headquartered in Baltimore, MD, DAP is a leading marketer of caulks, sealants, adhesives, insulating foam, spackling, glazing, and other general patch and repair products. For more information about our products visit our website at www.DAP.com. DAP Inc. also sponsors the DAP Help Line, a seven-day-a-week consumer hotline, 1-888-DAP-TIPS (1-888-327-8477).

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