{"id":103546,"date":"2022-06-07T14:26:07","date_gmt":"2022-06-07T14:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/"},"modified":"2022-06-07T14:26:07","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T14:26:07","slug":"can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you use spackling to repair drywall?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662ea3507cac3\"><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662ea3507cac3\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Can_you_use_spackling_to_repair_drywall\" title=\"Can you use spackling to repair drywall?\">Can you use spackling to repair drywall?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#What%E2%80%99s_the_difference_between_spackle_and_drywall_mud\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference between spackle and drywall mud?\">What&#8217;s the difference between spackle and drywall mud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Is_there_a_difference_between_joint_compound_and_drywall_compound\" title=\"Is there a difference between joint compound and drywall compound?\">Is there a difference between joint compound and drywall compound?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Can_I_use_spackle_instead_of_drywall_mud\" title=\"Can I use spackle instead of drywall mud?\">Can I use spackle instead of drywall mud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Is_spackle_the_same_as_drywall_filler\" title=\"Is spackle the same as drywall filler?\">Is spackle the same as drywall filler?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#What_is_the_best_product_to_patch_drywall\" title=\"What is the best product to patch drywall?\">What is the best product to patch drywall?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Can_you_use_spackle_on_drywall\" title=\"Can you use spackle on drywall?\">Can you use spackle on drywall?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Is_spackle_as_strong_as_drywall\" title=\"Is spackle as strong as drywall?\">Is spackle as strong as drywall?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Can_you_use_joint_compound_as_drywall_mud\" title=\"Can you use joint compound as drywall mud?\">Can you use joint compound as drywall mud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Can_I_use_joint_compound_to_repair_drywall\" title=\"Can I use joint compound to repair drywall?\">Can I use joint compound to repair drywall?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Can_spackle_be_used_as_drywall_mud\" title=\"Can spackle be used as drywall mud?\">Can spackle be used as drywall mud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Can_I_use_spackle_to_repair_drywall\" title=\"Can I use spackle to repair drywall?\">Can I use spackle to repair drywall?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#What_can_I_use_instead_of_drywall_compound\" title=\"What can I use instead of drywall compound?\">What can I use instead of drywall compound?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Is_spackling_and_filler_the_same\" title=\"Is spackling and filler the same?\">Is spackling and filler the same?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Can_you_use_spackle_to_fill_gaps_in_drywall\" title=\"Can you use spackle to fill gaps in drywall?\">Can you use spackle to fill gaps in drywall?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#What%E2%80%99s_the_best_wall_patch\" title=\"What&#8217;s the best wall patch?\">What&#8217;s the best wall patch?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#What_is_the_best_drywall_crack_filler\" title=\"What is the best drywall crack filler?\">What is the best drywall crack filler?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#What_is_better_spackle_or_joint_compound\" title=\"What is better spackle or joint compound?\">What is better spackle or joint compound?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#What%E2%80%99s_the_difference_between_spackling_and_drywall_mud\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference between spackling and drywall mud?\">What&#8217;s the difference between spackling and drywall mud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#What_do_you_use_to_put_spackle_on_drywall\" title=\"What do you use to put spackle on drywall?\">What do you use to put spackle on drywall?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Is_spackle_stronger_than_drywall\" title=\"Is spackle stronger than drywall?\">Is spackle stronger than drywall?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Is_drywall_putty_as_strong_as_drywall\" title=\"Is drywall putty as strong as drywall?\">Is drywall putty as strong as drywall?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Can_I_use_joint_compound_instead_of_mud\" title=\"Can I use joint compound instead of mud?\">Can I use joint compound instead of mud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Is_drywall_compound_the_same_as_mud\" title=\"Is drywall compound the same as mud?\">Is drywall compound the same as mud?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/studioapartmenthub.com\/can-you-use-spackling-to-repair-drywall\/#Can_you_use_joint_compound_on_drywall\" title=\"Can you use joint compound on drywall?\">Can you use joint compound on drywall?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_spackling_to_repair_drywall\"><\/span>Can you use spackling to repair drywall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Smaller holes in drywall can be easily fixed using spackle, a compound specifically made to cover cracks and holes in walls. Use a putty knife to cover the hole in the drywall with spackle. Once you&#8217;ve applied the spackle, you can paint over it, making the wall look as good as new and like it was never damaged.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What%E2%80%99s_the_difference_between_spackle_and_drywall_mud\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between spackle and drywall mud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hardware stores stock a variety of types of spackling paste for filling holes prior to painting, but in a pinch, you can always use drywall joint compound. The main difference between them is that <b>spackling paste resists shrinking and is formulated primarily for filling smaller holes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_difference_between_joint_compound_and_drywall_compound\"><\/span>Is there a difference between joint compound and drywall compound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Drywall mud, also called joint compound, is a gypsum-based paste used to finish drywall joints and corners in new drywall installations. It&#8217;s also handy for repairing cracks and holes in existing drywall and plaster surfaces. Drywall mud comes in a few basic types, and each has its advantages and disadvantages.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_spackle_instead_of_drywall_mud\"><\/span>Can I use spackle instead of drywall mud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Drywall joint compound vs. Spackle. Joint compound is the better choice for taping and finishing drywall seams whereas <b>spackle is the better choice for filling in small to large sized holes in your walls<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_spackle_the_same_as_drywall_filler\"><\/span>Is spackle the same as drywall filler?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hardware stores stock a variety of types of spackling paste for filling holes prior to painting, but in a pinch, you can always use drywall joint compound. The main difference between them is that <b>spackling paste resists shrinking and is formulated primarily for filling smaller holes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_product_to_patch_drywall\"><\/span>What is the best product to patch drywall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Best drywall repair kits<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Stella drywall repair kit pro.  <\/li>\n<li>3M high strength large hole repair kit.  <\/li>\n<li>Duck brand self-adhesive drywall repair fabric.  <\/li>\n<li>Wall Doctor 4-inch hole drywall patch repair kit.  <\/li>\n<li>Stepsaver Products mini textured wall patch.  <\/li>\n<li>The Drywall Plug.  <\/li>\n<li>by.  <\/li>\n<li>GangZhiBao 25-piece electronic repair tool kit.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_spackle_on_drywall\"><\/span>Can you use spackle on drywall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Both can be used on drywall- if less than  inch. Use the minimalist amount you can for the job as they both cause excess sanding and dust. Wear a mask when working with either material as the dust can cause issues.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_spackle_as_strong_as_drywall\"><\/span>Is spackle as strong as drywall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A drywall hole that has been filled with spackle will not support a screw. Spackle, also known as joint compound or drywall mud, is <b>not as durable as true drywall. Joint compound will shrink and pulverize easily when a screw is driven into it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_joint_compound_as_drywall_mud\"><\/span>Can you use joint compound as drywall mud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Joint compound is most often used when new drywall is hung. <b>Joint compound (also known as drywall mud or simply known by pros as mud) is also comprised mainly of gypsum dust that you mix yourself to a cake frosting-like consistency. You can also find it pre-mixed in a tub.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_joint_compound_to_repair_drywall\"><\/span>Can I use joint compound to repair drywall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s fine to fill screw holes and other small wall dings with patching compound, but <b>for dime-size and larger drywall repairs, and for holes that are deep, it&#8217;s best to use a joint compound that sets up by a chemical reaction. These are available in powder form with setting times ranging from five to 90 minutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_spackle_be_used_as_drywall_mud\"><\/span>Can spackle be used as drywall mud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Acrylic spackling compound, like vinyl, is flexible and can be applied to drywall, stone, brick, wood, or plaster. Epoxy spackling compound is an oil-based filler that&#8217;s used to repair holes, gouges, cracks, or other imperfections in wood.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_spackle_to_repair_drywall\"><\/span>Can I use spackle to repair drywall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Smaller holes in drywall can be easily fixed using spackle, a compound specifically made to cover cracks and holes in walls. Use a putty knife to cover the hole in the drywall with spackle. Once you&#8217;ve applied the spackle, you can paint over it, making the wall look as good as new and like it was never damaged.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_instead_of_drywall_compound\"><\/span>What can I use instead of drywall compound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A drywall hole that has been filled with spackle will not support a screw. Spackle, also known as joint compound or drywall mud, is <b>not as durable as true drywall. Joint compound will shrink and pulverize easily when a screw is driven into it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_spackling_and_filler_the_same\"><\/span>Is spackling and filler the same?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Spackle is better than wood filler for mending nail holes in drywall and plaster, while wood filler is better for filling nail holes in wooden materials like in wood trim or exterior projects.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_spackle_to_fill_gaps_in_drywall\"><\/span>Can you use spackle to fill gaps in drywall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Smaller holes in drywall can be easily fixed using spackle, a compound specifically made to cover cracks and holes in walls. Use a putty knife to cover the hole in the drywall with spackle. Once you&#8217;ve applied the spackle, you can paint over it, making the wall look as good as new and like it was never damaged.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What%E2%80%99s_the_best_wall_patch\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the best wall patch?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Best Drywall Patch Kits<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3M High Strength Small Hole Repair Kit.<\/li>\n<li>3M High Strength Large Hole Repair Kit with 12 fl. oz Compound.<\/li>\n<li>Drywall Patch Repair Kit with Scraper.<\/li>\n<li>Drywall Repair Patch.<\/li>\n<li>Drywall Large Hole Repair Kit With Panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>08-Dec-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_drywall_crack_filler\"><\/span>What is the best drywall crack filler?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bondo All-Purpose Putty is a homeowner&#8217;s best friend. It can fill and repair cracks and dents in drywall, metal, concrete, masonry, and wood surfaces. Because it can be sanded and painted within 15 minutes of application, it&#8217;s a fast fix for a wide range of household repairs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_better_spackle_or_joint_compound\"><\/span>What is better spackle or joint compound?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Joint compound is the best choice when it comes to fixing large holes and cracks in addition to covering the seams between two pieces of drywall. Spackle on the other hand is the more appropriate pick for smaller jobs like covering nail holes and other minor blemishes on your walls.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What%E2%80%99s_the_difference_between_spackling_and_drywall_mud\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between spackling and drywall mud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Spackle is made for small repair jobs on drywall.<\/b><b>It&#8217;s thicker than joint compound and harder to spread. Because it has a binding agent mixed in with the gypsum powder, it is more elastic and less likely to crack or shrink when dried. Spackle is a little more expensive than joint compound.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_use_to_put_spackle_on_drywall\"><\/span>What do you use to put spackle on drywall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Drywall joint compound vs. Spackle. Joint compound is the better choice for taping and finishing drywall seams whereas <b>spackle is the better choice for filling in small to large sized holes in your walls<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_spackle_stronger_than_drywall\"><\/span>Is spackle stronger than drywall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spackle is made for small repair jobs on drywall. <b>It&#8217;s thicker than joint compound and harder to spread. Because it has a binding agent mixed in with the gypsum powder, it is more elastic and less likely to crack or shrink when dried.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_drywall_putty_as_strong_as_drywall\"><\/span>Is drywall putty as strong as drywall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Smaller holes in drywall can be easily fixed using spackle, a compound specifically made to cover cracks and holes in walls. Use a putty knife to cover the hole in the drywall with spackle. Once you&#8217;ve applied the spackle, you can paint over it, making the wall look as good as new and like it was never damaged.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_joint_compound_instead_of_mud\"><\/span>Can I use joint compound instead of mud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Joint compound is most often used when new drywall is hung.<\/b> Joint compound (also known as drywall mud or simply known by pros as mud) is also comprised mainly of gypsum dust that you mix yourself to a cake frosting-like consistency. You can also find it pre-mixed in a tub.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_drywall_compound_the_same_as_mud\"><\/span>Is drywall compound the same as mud?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Joint compound is also known as drywall mud or just mud. It&#8217;s comprised mainly of gypsum and limestone, but it also has other materials such as clay, mica, perlite, and starch. Joint compound has a spreadable consistency similar to mud, which is how it got its common name.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_joint_compound_on_drywall\"><\/span>Can you use joint compound on drywall?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Joint compound, commonly called mud, is the wet material that is <b>used for drywall installation to adhere paper joint tape, fill joints, and to top paper and mesh joint tapes, as well as for plastic and metal corner beads. It can also be used to repair holes and cracks in drywall and plaster.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you use spackling to repair drywall? Smaller holes in drywall can be easily fixed using spackle, a compound specifically made to cover cracks and holes in walls. Use a putty knife to cover the hole in the drywall with spackle. 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