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Not for a beginner

I was given the opportunity to try this product for free. I attempted to fix a few spots in some drywall but it was not great for me, as a beginner in the DIY world.

I tried to make it as smooth as possible but the patch was very noticeable and sanding didn't help reduce it.

I would prefer this product without the patch.

- Product gifted by DAP.

Really wanted to love it

I received this drywall repair kit for free in an exchange for a review. I have been doing house renovations for myself for 15+ years and I am a Jill of all trades. Normally to do drywall patches I use drywall tape depending on the size. For larger holes I use a piece of drywall and after seeing this kit I was super interested to try and see if it was easier. Well it wasn't. The spackle I received had a crack by the lid due to the package getting damaged so it was harder than normal, usually it's a bright pink but in this case it wasn't. I have my own DAP spackle but used the one included as I'm reviewing this particular package. The hole I was patching was a 2.5" square so this patch was perfect for the job. Since the spackle was hard my patch fell when I tried the recommended method of back buttering the patch. I decided to spackle the border of the hole and do that method after. This is a ceiling patch so I'm not too worried about the durability, I'm sure it will last. Overall if you are a DIY person or someone who is not super handy I can see how you would enjoy having a quick patch kit. If my spackle wasn't dryer than normal my review would most likely change. I love working with fresh spackle but often add water to my older stuff but did not add water to this. I have half a tub left which I will be using around my house. I love DAP spackle but I'm not a fan of this patch kit.

- Product gifted by DAP.

Not as effective as I thought it would be

I received this Drydex repair kit to test and review for free compliments of Bitterly right at the perfect time. It just so happens. We are doing minor renovations so this is a great time to try it out. I've used spackling in the past and really enjoy the indicator aspect of it (turning from pink to white), it really takes the guesswork out of dry time. One thing I did notice about the spackling is you have to be careful of how thick you apply it otherwise, like me, you'll end up doing a lot of sanding. This was my first time trying out these patches and have to admit I'm not a fan. I've tried other patches before that have worked a lot more seamless and although I feel like the perforations in the patch probably make it adhere better to the wall, It did make it hard to smooth out the putty fairly evenly. I also found that the putty knife included in the kit was a bit too small for the job I needed it for and feel like with the size of the patch included the putty knife should be another inch or two wider anyways. Overall though, I do enjoy using the spackling but as far as the patch part, not a fan and the reason for giving a three out of five

- Product gifted by DAP.

Great for small holes

I received this product for free to review. The product itself was great. It was easy to use and clean up. The only issue we had is that our house is old so all plaster so when there is a hole it is usually deep or spreads so the patch is not worth the extra. If you have a small repair or do not need to make repairs often it is a great product.

- Product gifted by DAP.

- Product gifted by DAP.

Comprehensive Kit

I tried the Drydex spackling kit on a hole in my wall. The kit comes with everything you need. Spackle, putty knife, patch and sandpaper which is very convenient. You don’t have to buy anything extra. The spackle goes on pink and dries white which makes it easy to tell when to sand it. I found the patch messy to use. You have to spackle the patch before it goes on the wall and it gets all over your hands, but it did adhere well. I found the patch thick as well. It’s thicker than regular drywall tape. It did end up drying nicely and I was able to sand it smooth. All in all I would use this for one hole that needed patching as the kit is comprehensive, but if I had to do more I would buy the individual components. I received this kit to try for free.

- Product received for free from DAP in exchange for an honest review.

Shes a lil dusty

I received this product for free to test out. I needed to patch a hole in my wooden door and this really helped. It was easy to use and dried overnight.

- Product received for free from DAP in exchange for an honest review.