DAP DryDex Dry Time Indicator Spackling
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Product Description
DAP DryDex Dry Time Indicator Spackling provides a unique dry time color indicator that verifies when the patched surface is dry and ready to be sanded and painted, thus providing a smoother finished surface in a shortened amount of time. DAP DRYDex Spackling may be used to fill holes and cracks in surfaces such as drywall, plaster, wood, brick, and stone. Its ready-to-use formula spreads easily for fast, professional repairs that will not crack, crumble, or flake. DRYDex dries hard, sands easily, and can be painted.
Features & Benefits
- America’s #1 Seller
- Dry Time Indicator – Goes on Pink Dries White
- No Priming Required
- Won’t Shrink or Crack
- Eliminate Errors
- Interior/Exterior use
Ideal for filling holes, cracks, dents and defects on:
- Drywall
- Plaster
- Wood
- Stone
- Brick
For best results:
- Do not apply when temperatures are below 50°
- Do not apply outside if rain is expected within 24 hours
- Do not use on floors or as a caulk, sealant or joint filler over cracks and joints where expansion and contraction may occur.
- DO NOT USE AS A SKIM COAT
- For exterior applications, always topcoat with a good quality exterior grade paint.
- If a textured finish is desired, add clean sand to spackling compound prior to application.
- Do not use for tuck pointing applications on brick
- For larger areas to be patched on bare concrete, use a latex fortified Portland cement-based dry mix.
Note:To retain the effectiveness of the dry time indicator, keep the container tightly closed after use.
Application Instructions
- Surface must be clean, dry and free of foreign material.
- Stir thoroughly before use.
(When using the 5.5 oz squeeze tube, knead tube prior to use. Remove cap and cut nozzle to desired
opening size.)
- Apply with a clean putty knife.
- 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.
- For a smoother finish, dip putty knife in water and lightly smooth spackling.
- Spackling will change color to white when surface can accept a second application or is ready to be painted or sanded in 1 to 5 hours. Wet sanding is recommended to avoid generation of dust.
- Clean tools immediately with water.
Technical Information
DAP DryDex Dry Time Indicator Spackling
- Shelf Life: 12 months
- Vehicle: VAE Copolymer
- Dry Time: 3 to 6 hours depending on temperature, relative humidity and depth of fill
- Painting : Yes, takes either oil or latex-based paints
- Country of Origin: United States
Note: Specifications are those given by manufacturers and are not tested for accuracy.
DryDex Standard sizes
ITEM SIZE | ITEM # |
ITEMS PER CASE |
QUANTITY ORDERING |
PRICE PER ITEM |
PRICE PER CASE |
8.0 fl. oz. | 70798 12328
UPC = 070798123281 | 12 | Single Item (1-11 Items) 1 - 4 Cases (12-59 Items) 5 - 9 Cases (60-119 Items) 10+ Cases (>= 120 Items) | $3.42 $2.82 a 18% discount $2.77 a 19% discount $2.73 a 20% discount | |
Question & Answers
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Bob Callahan Mar 18, 2024
QUESTION: I am filling nail holes in interior wall with Dap Dey Dex, do i have to prime them before i paint the wall?
ANSWER: DAP states that no priming is required for their DryDex product. Once it turns white it is ready to sand and paint.
User Reviews
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