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.So easy to use
Would RecommendThis stuff went on smooth, dried quickly and sanded easily. Very nice. Would definitely recommend
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Works Every Time
Would RecommendI am 60 plus years old. I have used DAP Painters Putty on all of my painting projects over the years. Once upon a time when my boys were much younger I used DAP to repair windows that had been shot with BB guns. According to the boys the neighborhood poltergeist was responsible. I let them off the hook for originality but did require them to assist in making the repairs. DAP works each time every time.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Easy to use- dries fast
Would RecommendThis spackling compound is very light and fluffy. It applies nicely and formally to whatever imperfection or hole you are trying to disguise. I like the texture of it a lot. But - it is not intended for deep gouged or anything with a large diameter. I would recommend it.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Good product
Would RecommendProduct works as intended. It can get a little yellowish tint to it after some time which isn’t a big deal as it’s meant to be painted over. Also, this product will dry out quickly if the top is not properly sealed back on. This is user error so nothing against the product. I wish Lowe’s sold it in a smaller tub though!
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Painter's putty exactlty what I was looking for
Would Recommendit filled cracks in some siding that are very old and smoothed out to make it look like new, easy to sand once dry. I am very Happy with the result
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Dry and in moldable
Would Not RecommendThought I got a bad can, opened another and was just as dry .
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
A little hard to use
Would RecommendNot much experience fixing wood damage, it may be a technique issue but I had a hard time getting it to not stick to the putty knife on a second pass.
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Easy to use
Would RecommendVery easy to use to fill in cracked wood door. easy to clean up
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Very poor product
Would Not RecommendI am a hands on professional that has been in the business for a long time and every time I have purchased this product I have been disappointed. The putty is to dry and to stiff making it difficult to work with and it does not want to bond to the surface for filling dents and scratches when the package says it is designed for that purpose. DAP normally has good products but this has been a poor product for many years.
Sweepstakes
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