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.This product sucks
Would Not RecommendThis is the worst product to buy EVER! Even if they gave it to me I wouldn't take it. Seriously ANYONE that would consider looking at it or picking it up let alone buying this ''painter's putty'' is wasting there time. I bought some bazooka Joe bubble gum that works better than that!! Dont believe me try it yourself
Verified Purchaser
Really old putty
Would Not RecommendWhen we open the container the putty was so dried we didn’t think we could use it. We dug down into the container and were able to get some that was workable, but we threw out almost half of the container.
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Does the Job
Would RecommendNeeded this to fill holes in the wall and it did a great job. I am always moving pictures so that means a lot of holes...This does what it is supposed to do!
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Easy putty for painting
Would RecommendEasy to apply putty for patching holes or filling nail holes from pictures etc. Pliable and easy to use!
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Not what I expected
Would Not RecommendI wanted something to fill nail holes that hardened
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
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DAP patching and spackling compound
Would Recommendmuch easier to use that others we have tried. dried easily and doesn't run out of area that you are filling
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Easy Putty
Would RecommendI've seen my contractors use this product for multifamily apartments. Very satisfied with ease of installation and barely any cleanup.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Perfect for its intended use
Would RecommendI used this product at the recommendation of a painter with 40+ years experience. Read the directions! I found it to be perfect for its intended application - filling small nail holes and miter gaps in newly installed baseboard and door casing before painting. I do wish they sold this in a smaller container, as a little bit goes a long way. But, If you are trying to repair drywall, patch holes bigger than a nailhead, etc., use something else.
Is good!
Would RecommendIt’sa good painters putty. I’ve never used any other brands, so this is what I know. It works as advertised.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Good Stuff. Really strong
Would RecommendThis stuff is the best better than bonding agents from other industries.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
painter's putty
Would RecommendIt is our standard brand to use. We are big do it ourselvers and use this product quite often.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
DAP 1-Pint White Patching and Spackling Compound
Would RecommendIt's Painter's putty. It fills nail holes and other little bits like it's supposed to do!
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