Spackle

Other Names:

ONETIME Spackling, Spackle.

Description:

Spackle is a registered trademark (1927) of the Muralo Company and is a brand name of a material made of powdered gypsum and glue. In the UK the brand name "Pollyfilla" is associated with this product. It is used in the drywall industry to fill cracks and holes in drywall, which is also made of gypsum. Composed of gypsum plaster from hydrated calcium sulfate and glue. It has no holding strength.

Advantages:

Very lightweight. Good for filling foam before painting.

Disadvantages:

It is not waterproof and can be brittle when dry.

Handling:

Straight out of the tub, it can be used to fill dings and dents in foam prior to final sanding and painting. It can be used to make seams and joints disappear in preparation for final coating of paint.

Suppliers:

Hardware shops.