Using spackle on new drywall (1 Viewer)

[Jim Mcc]

Is there any reason I shouldn't use lightweight vinyl spackle on new drywall, to fill the screw heads? We just drywalled my daughter's basement ceiling, and she is still looking for a drywall finisher. In the meantime, I wanted to do the screw heads tomorrow, in 1 trip.

I know that drywall mud is normally used, but I like the fact that the spackle dries in about 30 minutes, and I can do both coats tomorrow.

Thanks.

 

[Adam Gregorich]

I think you would be OK for covering the screw heads since its not a place where you would be taping and its a pretty small area.

 

[Jim Mcc]

Thanks. A guy at Home Depot told me not to use spackle because it may show rust stains from the screws. Does that make any sense?

 

[schan1269]

Depends if the nails you used will rust.

 

[schan1269]

Oh, you used screws.

Deck screws?(those don't rust)

IF so...spackle away. If anything else(that will rust)...cover with 2 coats of primer and redo the spackle in 3-4 years(or whenever rust shows up).

 

[Jim Mcc]

Oh well. I decided against doing it. She'll have to wait until she finds a finisher or does it herself.