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Home » DIY FAQs » Paint » Surface Prep » What type of patching material should I use to repair cracks in my wall?

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A lightweight spackling compound is a good choice. It resists shrinking, cracking and sagging and it requires little sanding. Some formulas even turn color (from pink to white) to signal when the spackling is dry enough to sand and paint.
 

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