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Questions and Answers for DAP Alex Plus 16 oz. High Performance Spackling Paste

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Model #18745

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Alex Plus 16 oz. High Performance Spackling Paste
(827)Questions & Answers (35)
  • Repairs holes and cracks in dry wall, plaster, wood, and stone
  • Spackling spreads easily and will not crack, crumble, or flake
  • Paintable formula ideal for both indoor and outdoor projects.
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Q:Can this product be used on a wood deck prior to staining? Will the stain maintain its color when used over this product
by|Jul 6, 2020
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A:  No use wood filler

by|Sep 8, 2020

A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. DAP ALEX PLUS Spackling is not designed, tested, labeled or recommended for application where staining is required.

by|Nov 13, 2023
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    Q:This product can be used on an exterior concrete wall by applying a thin layer to correct plaster infections for later painti
    by|Jul 1, 2020
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    A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. DAP ALEX PLUS Spackling it designed for repairing cracks, dents, dings, holes and similar minor cosmetic defects. This product is not recommended for use in large format spreading applications. As indicating on the product package label and supporting product literature: "DO NOT USE AS A SKIM COAT."

    by|Jul 1, 2020
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      Q:Can this product be used to repair a white plaster ceiling? The ceiling is smooth finish. The orginal white plaster coat was damaged by old water leaks and pealed off leaving about a 8"X 20" repair spot.
      by|May 13, 2020
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      A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. DAP ALEX PLUS Spackling would not typically be recommended for use in this type of repair. For larger plaster repairs, we would recommend the use of DAP Plaster Wall Patch (Dry Mix) in conjunction with an acrylic-latex bonding primer.

      by|Oct 24, 2022
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        Q:Will this work in a large screw hole left in a wooden window frame where blinds used to be hung?
        by|Apr 13, 2020
        1 Answer
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        A:  Thank you for your inquiry and for your interest in the DAP products. The inquiry that you have posted does not contain enough detail or background to allow us to provide a proper reply in this format. At your convenience, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477 so that we can obtain this additional information from you and provide you with the guidance you need to move forward with your project.

        by|Apr 14, 2020
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          Q:Is this the best type of product to use on weathered wood facia?
          by|Aug 6, 2019
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          A:  Better to use outdoor caulking used for windows and doors. I fill the cracks in and smooth out and rub the caulking deep into the cracks. After it dries, I paint the fascia board. Use the 15yr. caulking. Your done for at least 12 to 15yrs.

          by|Feb 28, 2023

            A:  yes it works

            by|Sep 17, 2019

            A:  Thank you for posting your inquiry. For exterior repair applications, we would recommend the use of DAP Platinum Patch Advanced Exterior Filler.

            by|Aug 7, 2019

              A:  Not waterproof

              by|Jul 19, 2022
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              Q:Is this compound waterproof
              by|Apr 24, 2019
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              A:  yes I had no trouble after it dried

              by|May 1, 2020

              A:  Thank you for posting your feedback. DAP ALEX PLUS Spackling is not considered a water resistant/waterproof product. For that type of performance, we would recommend DAP Platinum Patch Advanced Exterior Filler.

              by|Jul 18, 2022
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                A:  No

                by|Jul 18, 2022
                1 found this answer helpful

                A:  Not waterproof

                by|Jul 18, 2022
                1 found this answer helpful
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                Q:after putting dap in hole can you put nail back in the same place that was filled.. will it hold up? like in the closet area racks
                by|Feb 15, 2019
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                A:  As a general rule it is not recommended that fasteners (nails, screws, etc.) be driven into patched/repaired areas or that those patched/repaired areas to be used as a weight bearing/support surfaces.

                by|Nov 16, 2023
                  2 found this answer helpful

                  A:  I would think so if there is a stud behind the drywall .

                  by|Jan 28, 2020
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                    Q:How long does this take to dry?
                    by|Jan 21, 2019
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                    A:  Alex Plus Spackling may be sanded or painted in 1 to 5 hours depending on temperature, humidity and depth of fill. One application is usually sufficient for small repairs. For repairs deeper than 1/8”, apply two or more layers allowing spackling to dry between applications.

                    by|Jul 28, 2023
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                      Q:recently scraped and sanded off chipped paint from exterior trim and the wood underneath is dried out and has lots of cracks in it
                      by|Jan 8, 2019
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                      A:  Yes, I believe so, as I found it excellent to skim some wall areas.... and then painted them

                      by|Apr 3, 2020
                      1 found this answer helpful

                      A:  DAP does not recommend this (or any other spackling compound) for skim coating application.

                      by|Oct 27, 2023
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                        Q:can I use the same hole after filling it to put up something
                        by|Dec 13, 2018
                        1 Answer
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                        A:  As a general rule, it is not recommended to attempt to use a repaired area to anchor a mechanical fastener.

                        by|Dec 14, 2018
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