When to Use Spackle?

Spackle is used to fill in dings and dents like holes in the wall, nail holes, or where you tried to hang a ceiling fan and put it in the wrong place. When working with the drywall, make sure you are using anchors that can hold the weight so you are not removing items and repairing their holes.

What do you use spackle for?

Spackling paste or spackling compound is made of gypsum powder and binders and is used to patch small holes, cracks and other imperfections like dents in drywall, plaster walls, and sometimes in wood.

Should I use joint compound or spackle?

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.