Patching & Spackling Compound

From quick nail hole fixes to drywall repair, Patching & Spackling Compound products help you create smooth, flawless, paint-ready surfaces across drywall, plaster, wood, and masonry. Choose the right filler for your repair:

  • Lightweight spackle: pre-mixed, low-shrink, sands easily; great for nail pops, pinholes, and hairline cracks.
  • Heavy-duty patching compound: denser formula for deeper dents and gouges; better edge hold.
  • Setting-type powder (hot mud): mixes with water, hardens by chemical set in 5–90 minutes; ideal for fast turnarounds and thicker fills.
  • Joint compound: ready-mix for taping seams, embedding mesh, and broad skim coats.
  • Two-part epoxy or fiber-reinforced fillers: high strength for door jambs, trim, and high-impact areas; can be shaped and drilled.

Key benefits include fast drying, low shrinkage, strong adhesion, and a smooth finish that blends under paint. Many options are low-VOC and interior/exterior rated, with tubs, tubes, and pails sized for spot repairs or whole-room projects.

Application tips:
- Clean dust and loose material; undercut edges on larger chips for bite.
- Bridge cracks and holes over 1/2 inch with self-adhesive mesh or a metal patch.
- Apply thin layers, allowing full dry or set between lifts; feather 2–8 inches past the defect.
- Sand with a fine grit or a dustless sanding sponge; avoid over-polishing.
- Spot-prime repaired areas to prevent flashing and ensure uniform sheen.

Tools that pair well include a 1–6 inch putty or taping knife, sanding block, hawk or pan, and a vacuum or dust extractor. For exterior repairs, confirm temperature range, paint compatibility, and moisture resistance. Properly chosen and applied, patching compound gives walls and trim a seamless look, reducing repaint time and callbacks while boosting the durability and resale appeal of finished spaces. Contractors and DIY painters alike save labor with faster sanding and minimal dust overall.

4421 MH Ready Patch Professional Spackling and Patching Compound, Gallon
4421 MH Ready Patch Professional Spackling and Patching Compound, Gallon

4421
High Strength Small Hole Repair Kit, Inlcudes Spackling Compound, Putty Knife, Sanding Sponge, and Self-Adhesive Patch, For Hole Repairs Up To 3" in Diameter, Easy Wall Repair
High Strength Small Hole Repair Kit, Inlcudes Spackling Compound, Putty Knife, Sanding Sponge, and Self-Adhesive Patch, For Hole Repairs Up To 3" in Diameter, Easy Wall Repair

SHR-SIOCKIT
High Strength Fiber Reinforced Spackling Compound, 32 oz., Ideal for Large Hole Repair Cracks and Damaged Surfaces in Drywall, Plaster, Stucco, Concrete and Wood, For Easy Wall Repair
High Strength Fiber Reinforced Spackling Compound, 32 oz., Ideal for Large Hole Repair Cracks and Damaged Surfaces in Drywall, Plaster, Stucco, Concrete and Wood, For Easy Wall Repair

LHR-32-BB
Drywall Repair Kit Bundle with DAP Drydex Spackling Pink, Sanding Block, Putty Knives, Handy Dandy Guide, and Nail Hole Filler for Walls
Drywall Repair Kit Bundle with DAP Drydex Spackling Pink, Sanding Block, Putty Knives, Handy Dandy Guide, and Nail Hole Filler for Walls

HANDY-DRY-1
High Strength Large Hole Repair Kit, Includes Fiber Reinforced Spackling Compound (12 oz.), Repair Plate, Putty Knife and Sanding Sponge, For Easy Wall Repair, No Shrinking or Cracking
High Strength Large Hole Repair Kit, Includes Fiber Reinforced Spackling Compound (12 oz.), Repair Plate, Putty Knife and Sanding Sponge, For Easy Wall Repair, No Shrinking or Cracking

FPP-KIT