Ratings & Reviews for DAP Painter's Putty '53' White Waterproof , Spackling 1 Pint(s)
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What Customers Are Saying
Customers praise this putty for effectively filling nail holes and small cracks in trim, noting it smooths easily with a finger and allows seamless paint application. Many highlight quick cleanup and reliable performance for detail work. However, a substantial portion report serious drying inconsistencies—some say it never hardens and remains sticky for weeks, while others receive containers that are rock-hard and unusable. Several note it dries out quickly if the lid isn't sealed tightly. Additional concerns include incompatibility with latex paint and inability to sand once set. Despite these drawbacks, most customers find it worthwhile for small touch-ups when used as intended.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Good product.
Would RecommendPutty is really sticky at first as most are but when a little whiteing (sheet rock dust) is gradually mixed in, it has a good consistency and fills holes great!
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Avoid this product, avoid heartache
Would Not RecommendWe had our family room renovated recently. Our contractor used this stuff to fill the nail holes in our crown trim and ship lath over the fireplace. A week after our contractor was done I proceeded to start painting. After two coats of primer and two coats of flat white latex paint, I noticed grey/yellow stains coming through the paint where the nail holes were about 4 sizes larger than the nail holes. I looked at other filled nail holes in places I hadn’t painted yet and it was still moist. I ...
Filling nail holes
Would RecommendThis did such a great job filling the nail holes in the wall. It looks like a virgin wall and the paint went on so smoothly.
Hard to work with
Would Not RecommendI could not smooth it into the cracks of the wood. It would crumble into large chunks.
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Dap painter's putty 53
Would Not RecommendThis is the worst filler I have ever bought. This stuff never dries.
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DAP Painters Putty 53
Would RecommendThe product is a small hole/crack filler. Used as it designed, it works fine. For larger holes and cracks there are other products that will work much better. Waiting time to paint is short. A prime coat is recommended prior to final painting. Clean up is easy.
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