Spackle fills small holes and camouflages seams in drywall.
According to the Extreme How-To website, the term "Sheetrock" is the registered trademark for drywall produced by the United States Gypsum Company. Spackle is used to patch holes and finish edges in drywall. You may not get expert results if you've never spackled before, so take your time, work slowly and methodically and be sure to let each layer dry before applying the next.
Instructions
1. Mix the Spackle. This is easiest to do while it is still in the bucket. Extreme How-To experts recommend attaching a power mixer to a power drill and mixing the Spackle that way. The end consistency should resemble peanut butter. If it's too thick, add a small amount of water, mix and test it again.
2. Start by covering nail or screw holes. Use a 4-inch Spackle knife to apply a small amount of Spackle to the screw or nail hole. Run the knife's surface and edge over the Spackle until the hole is filled and the surface is relatively smooth. If you end up with bumps and imperfections, you can sand them down once everything has dried.
3. Apply drywall tape to the horizontal joints, including corners. This tape comes in large rolls and is applied like regular tape. It conceals the joint between two sections of drywall.
4. Apply one layer of thick Spackle to the joint, focusing on filling the depression between the sheets. Let the first coat dry completely before applying the second coat.
5. Apply the second coat---it should be thinner than the first. Use this coat to level the joint. Let it dry completely before applying the third.
6. Apply the third coat, which "feathers the edges," according to Extreme How-To. This coat makes the Spackle and the joints completely invisible once dry.
7. Use the three-coat method for inside corners. Apply the fist thick layer with an inside corner tool and feather the edges with a 6-inch knife.
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