ASTM C474-11 - 1.3.2011
 
1. Scope

1.1 These test methods cover the physical testing of joint compound, paper joint tape, glass-mesh joint tape, and an assembly of joint compound and paper joint tape.

 
2. Referenced Documents

C472-26

Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum, Gypsum Plasters, and Gypsum Concrete

C11-25

Standard Terminology Relating to Gypsum and Related Building Materials and Systems

D3882-08(2025)

Standard Test Method for Bow and Skew in Woven and Knitted Fabrics

C475/C475M-17(2022)

Standard Specification for Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing Gypsum Board

C840-25

Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board

C1396/C1396M-24

Standard Specification for Gypsum Board

E177-26a

Standard Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods (Includes all amendments and changes 5/14/2026).

D1000-26

Standard Test Methods for Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications

D3699-25

Standard Specification for Kerosine

D828-22

Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Paper and Paperboard Using Constant-Rate-of-Elongation Apparatus

E691-23

Standard Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method

E100-19(2024)

Standard Specification for ASTM Hydrometers

D685-26

Standard Practice for Conditioning Paper and Paper Products for Testing