Are you repairing a small hole, or hanging new drywall? The answer will determine whether spackle or joint compound is the better material for the job.

DIYers often confuse joint compound and spackle, but there's a big difference. The differences are namely in adhesion and each product's ability to fill gaps, divots from screw holes, and seams ...

“If the hole is less than half an inch in diameter, you can patch it using spackle,” Micetich says. To start, sand the wall until smooth and fill the hole with spackling paste or joint compound.

For long-lasting results, use regular spackle or joint compound. A small tub of pre-mixed drywall compound is easy to come by. How long does it take to fix small and medium holes in drywall?

I hear tell that joint compound is wetter and spreads more easily, as it's meant to cover large joints. Spackle on the other hand is drier as it's meant to patch only small holes.<BR><BR>That ...

Once it is set into the hole securely, the spackling compound can be applied directly to it until the hole is filled. Use a 3-inch-wide putty knife to smooth the material.