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When to Use Spackle
Reach for spackle whenever you need to fill small imperfections in drywall or plaster walls or cover up damage or holes left by nails and screws. Spackle’s fast dry time allows you to sand and paint within 30 minutes, though the time will increase with the size of the imperfection filled.
Spackle’s formulation, including its binding agents, makes it more elastic than joint compound, which keeps it from shrinking and cracking as it dries. This means you can often fill minor imperfections and holes with one coat of spackle, whereas joint compound may require multiple coats. This makes using spackle a major timesaver. TESTIMONIALS
What Is Joint Compound?
Joint compound is a product made up of primarily gypsum dust and limestone that is available both in powder form and pre-mixed. Intended for finishing new drywall and repairing drywall, joint compound’s mud-like texture earned it its informal name “drywall mud.”
When to Use Joint Compound
The main purpose of joint compound is finishing new drywall and performing large drywall repairs and patches. Because joint compound has a slower drying time than spackle, it has a longer working time, which allows the user more time to achieve a smooth surface.
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