DryDex Dry Time Indicator Spackling, Pink/White, 32 Oz (7079812330)

I’ve used a lot of spackling products over the years, but the DAP DryDex is hands-down my favorite. The color-changing feature is genius—it goes on pink and dries white, so you know exactly when it’s ready to sand and paint. No more guessing or premature sanding disasters! The texture is smooth and easy to apply, whether you're patching drywall, plaster, wood, or even brick. It dries quickly, sands down beautifully, and doesn’t crack or crumble like some of the cheaper alternatives. For deeper repairs, just layer it up and let it dry between coats—it holds up great. And let’s talk value: for the price, this 1-quart tub goes a long way. I’ve used it for multiple rooms and still have plenty left. It’s like the Swiss Army knife of wall repair, and my walls have never looked better. My home is happy, my paint job is flawless, and my inner DIYer is doing a victory dance. If you want reliable performance without overspending, this is the spackle to get!

It’s great that it applies pink, then dries white when ready for sanding. I HATE doing drywall, but at least with this it was a bit easier. The consistency of the “mud” is perfect! You get a lot of it too. I bought my last bottle at ACE and it costed me 2x what I paid here. I didn’t think to check Amazon for this before, but I’m glad I did. I didn’t have any issues with my bucket arriving broken, or leaking in any way. I think maybe others might have purchased during a hot streak. The heat would make it expand in the bucket, and it would rupture. So, that’s something to consider. I bought mine in early October, with temps in the 60-70s. I also noticed that this blend was particularly easy to apply compared to others I’ve used. Requires less sanding that way, which is really great. Clean up is a breeze; water and your hands will do. I will not buy any other type from now on. This will be my go to. I hope my review helps. 😊

Great product. Filled a medium size hole and was easy to apply and went on easy and the texture was great with no mess. I liked it went on pink color and turned white when completely dry so could be sanded down. No cracks when dried and sanded. Good size tub for a great price. Filled the hole really well ready to paint and looks great.

I recently tried this product, and it has completely changed my approach to minor home repairs. Whether one is a DIY or a seasoned professional, this should be a must-have in every interior or exterior project. The application is very smooth, and the texture is just perfect: firm enough to stay in place, yet pliable enough to spread evenly. What really impressed me was the color-changing technology: it goes on pink and dries white, so it is foolproof to know if it is ready for sanding or painting. It turned out great and really just blends right in with my walls. I used it to cover some ripped wall paint, and it’s like they never were there. Cleanup was pretty minimal, which I appreciated. All I needed for cleanup of my tools or any accidental mess was a damp cloth. When dry, it simply sands down to a professional-quality finish with ease. The 1-quart size works great for more than one project without running out. This product yields outstanding results no matter the big or small of a project. Highly recommended for ease of use, great texture, and a professional finish!

Better for small projects like filling in nail or screw holes or superficial scuffs for a light weight repair, in my opinion. I use the heavier weight for my larger repairs for strength. But for those minor dings to edges or rotation of my photo frames (for example) this is my go to spackle when needing to cover up and blend in the old frame holes. A Few water drops and the dry clump from sitting becomes a useful paste again, so mine lasts awhile

My go to for spackle. Great price / quantity. Goes on strong, dries fast, sands down easy. Love the color change showing when ready to be sanded.

Does the trick. Easy to use and clean up. Plenty of material to patch all our holes.

The advantage of this stuff is it turns from pink to white as it dries. Easy to apply and to clean up, filled my wall holes before painting. Good to have on hand