And when two products seem to have some overlap in their intended purpose—as spackle and joint compound do—the choice can get ...

Or apply the spackle flush with the wall, sand lightly, then skim-coat the area with drywall compound, which is easy to sand smooth for a flawless finish. If you have holes wider than five inches ...

Small holes or dents—like those caused by nails—usually only need a thin layer of joint compound (also called drywall mud) or Spackle, a putty knife, and some sandpaper. Larger holes ...

With a putty knife, apply spackling compound to fill in the crack. Feather out the edges so the patch is smooth and even with the rest of the ceiling. *Let dry and lightly sand. *Prime and paint.

Fix little nicks with joint compound or spackle. To guard against heavier damage, install corner guard, an L-shaped metal or plastic reinforcing strip. The guard adds strength and makes spackling ...

Using the spackle knife, spread the joint compound over the hole, let it dry, and then lightly sand it smooth. Once you get good at it you’ll be able to “skim” over the hole leaving only the ...

You should also fill nail holes and dents, using a vinyl spackling compound, and sand the patches. Use 150-grit sandpaper for all sanding. You can buy all the supplies you need at a home center or ...

Not many people are aware that you cannot just cover up a nail head with some spackling compound or plaster to repair the damage. The bumps, or crescent shaped cracks, will reappear if proper ...