DAP

CrackShot Spackling Paste

White · US · not yet reviewed

Short answer

Paint-ready: 1–5 hours after application.
Ready to sand: 1–5 hours after application.

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When did you apply it?
Outdoors, temperature
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Ready to sand1–5 hours
  • Paint-ready1–5 hours

From DAP data sheet · checked 2026-10-24. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: Not stated
  • Drying depends on temperature, humidity and depth of fill. For repairs deeper than 1/4 in., apply two or more layers, letting each dry. Oil-based paint needs the spackling fully dry. The data sheet is from 2005.
  • Temperature range: 50°F to —°F
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Paint-ready: Latex paint
  • Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Questions

How long before you can paint CrackShot Spackling Paste?

DAP states: May be sanded or painted in 1 to 5 hours depending on temperature, humidity and depth of fill. Conditions: Latex paint. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

How long before CrackShot Spackling Paste is ready to sand?

DAP states: May be sanded in 1 to 5 hours depending on temperature, humidity and depth of fill. This is the manufacturer’s stated time, not a guarantee.

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