Definitions
- Referring to a paste-like substance used to fill holes or cracks in walls or ceilings. - Talking about a material used for repairing drywall or plaster surfaces. - Describing a product used to prepare surfaces for painting or wallpapering.
- Referring to a soft, pliable material used for sealing glass windows or panes. - Talking about a substance used for filling gaps or cracks in woodwork or metal surfaces. - Describing a product used for repairing small imperfections or dents in surfaces.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are materials used for filling gaps or cracks in surfaces.
- 2Both can be used for repairing imperfections in walls, ceilings, woodwork, or metal surfaces.
- 3Both can be applied with a putty knife or similar tool.
- 4Both can be sanded or painted over once dry.
- 5Both come in a variety of colors to match the surface being repaired.
What is the difference?
- 1Composition: Spackle is typically made of gypsum powder, while putty is usually made of linseed oil and whiting.
- 2Application: Spackle is commonly used for repairing drywall or plaster surfaces, while putty is often used for sealing glass windows or filling gaps in woodwork or metal surfaces.
- 3Texture: Spackle is thicker and dries harder than putty, which is softer and more pliable.
- 4Drying time: Spackle dries faster than putty, which can take several hours or even days to fully dry.
- 5Usage: Spackle is more commonly used in the United States, while putty is more commonly used in the United Kingdom.
Remember this!
Spackle and putty are both materials used for filling gaps or cracks in surfaces. However, spackle is typically used for repairing drywall or plaster surfaces, while putty is often used for sealing glass windows or filling gaps in woodwork or metal surfaces. Additionally, spackle is thicker and dries harder than putty, which is softer and more pliable.
