Spackling paste

Not to be confused with joint compound.
White spackle is applied to a painted surface using a small putty knife.
Spackle applied to a rough surface using a putty knife

Spackling paste or spackle is a putty used to fill holes, small cracks, and other minor surface defects in wood, drywall, and plaster.[1][2] Typically, spackling is composed of gypsum plaster from hydrated calcium sulfate and glue.

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  2. ^ "What is the difference between spackle and plaster?". Reference.com. 4 August 2015. Retrieved 19 June 2017.