DAP® ALEX PLUS® spackling is a premium spackling for filling holes and cracks in surfaces such as drywall, plaster, wood, brick, metal and stone. Its ready-to-use smooth, white formula spreads easily for fast, professional repairs that will not crack, crumble or flake. It has a desired texture for excellent tooling and easy smoothing to a feather edge. ALEX PLUS® Spackling sands effortlessly. It can even be finger sanded - no sandpaper needed when sanding small nail holes or hammer dents in drywall. Just use finger to smooth dried spackling before painting. ALEX PLUS® Spackling provides superior paintability. It does not flash or gloss low sheen or flat paint. It accepts paint like bare drywall or other porous surfaces and provides a very smooth surface that disappears when painted. ALEX PLUS® Spackling dries quickly, but has a long working time and will not gum up on knife.