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Is used for patching cracked plaster, filling nail holes, repairing wallboard and smoothing surface imperfections on unprimed wood.
Lightweight vinyl spackling is the easiest to use—it resists shrinking, cracking and sagging and requires little sanding.
One type of spackling changes color when optimum drying time is achieved. It goes on pink and turns white when dry to signal time for sanding and painting.
While some are formulated specifically for either interior or exterior applications, many can be used in either situation.
Available in 8 oz., pint, quart and gallon buckets as well as 6 oz. tubes.