Spackle without formaldehyde or alternative

03-14-2011, 05:11 PM	#1
sandralee Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2	Spackle without formaldehyde or alternative Hi, I bought a spackle without reading the ingredience. It didn't make me happy when I read there was formaldehyde in it. I scrapped wallpaper off the walls and there are small dings in it. Can I use caulking to fill these halls or is there an alternative to the spackle? Thanks SandraLee

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03-14-2011, 05:23 PM	#2
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,295	Spackle without formaldehyde or alternative Use drywall joint compound-----All safe as far as I know---I suggest USG Light weight, It is premixed----available in small tubs or huge buckets---Easy to apply and easy to sand. This is the one with the blue lid-----It will take some time to dry,however.--Mike-- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--

03-14-2011, 05:29 PM	#3
sandralee Newbie   Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2	Spackle without formaldehyde or alternative Mike Thanks for your quick responds. I will definitely use the joint compound and don't mind waiting for the drying. Would prefer this than something that can cause cancer. Appreciate your responce. SandraLee Last edited by sandralee; 03-14-2011 at 05:31 PM.

03-14-2011, 06:04 PM	#4
oh'mike Super Moderator   Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kane county,Illinois Posts: 16,295	Spackle without formaldehyde or alternative Glad to help---that chemical gives me a headache---nasty and unnecessary-- __________________ New members: Adding your location to your profile helps in many ways.--M--