spackles
Smooths wall gaps
Spackles is the third-person singular form of spackle, meaning to fill holes or cracks in walls with a paste-like compound before painting: She spackles the nail holes before the new tenants move in.
Figuratively, to spackle is to patch over flaws or gaps hastily: The report spackles over the real problems with vague promises.
Pieces sewn over holes
- fillsOccupies completely
- coversPuts over, hides
- holesOpenings through material
- cracksNarrow surface breaks
drywall · plaster · walls · smooths · joints · seams · nail holes · dents
Distributes over area
- appliesIs relevant to
- trowelsSmall flat-bladed tools
- smoothesFlattens or evens
- feathersBird's lightweight covering
layers · coats · knifes · daubs · smears · blends · edges · skims
Property title holder
- renovationRestoring to good condition
- remodelReconstruct or redesign
- handymanVersatile home repairer
- touch-upMinor cosmetic correction
weekend project · landlord · apartment · rental · quick fix · beginner · tutorial · hardware store
patches
Pieces sewn over holes
cracks · drywall · plaster · walls · smooths · joints · seams · nail holes · dents · gaps
spreads
Distributes over area
feathers · layers · coats · knifes · daubs · smears · blends · edges · skims · levels
homeowner
Property title holder
- renovationRestoring to good condition
- remodelReconstruct or redesign
- handymanVersatile home repairer
weekend project · touch-up · landlord · apartment · rental · quick fix · beginner · tutorial · hardware store · home improvement
- spackling pasteThick paste for patching walls