Comments on: Zinsser MH Ready Patch Spackling & Patching Compound Review – Let’s Patch Things Up

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:00:39 +0000

Sir. Is there is no need to use mesh or stress tape along with the Ready Patch, for cracks on ceilings, door frames, and window frames?

By: Roberta

Roberta — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 19:16:04 +0000

I don’t use a full can of ready patch in a timely manner. After using it and then storing for awhile, the ready patch on the top begins to dry out. Any suggestions to keep it moist? Thanks !

By: Phil

Phil — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 15:03:32 +0000

In reply to Kristi.

Hi, Kristi – Your experience sounds like the way a lot of MY “simple” projects go…sorry to hear about the gummy mess. Try using mineral spirits to clean up the goo; that’s what Zinsser recommends for cleanup. Then give the tube a nice massage, and hopefully you’ll end up with a paste that will harden, instead of a stinky milkshake. Good luck.

By: Kristi

Kristi — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 20:44:36 +0000

I used MH Ready Patch on a dresser today. I poured out the stuff in the tube and it came out like milk, not like a creamy substance. Needless to say, I should have massaged the tube first. It was not that old so I was not expecting it to be separated. Of course, the stuff did not dry on my furniture. It is a gummy mess. How can I remove it from the furniture so I can start over? Thank you. My bad.

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 21:55:57 +0000

In reply to Randi.

Hey, Randi – You’re right, it is some stinky stuff! It did a great job for us, though, and once the patches were dry, the smell wasn’t bad at all. I did try to get the lid back on as soon as i was done spreading the stuff, though, figuring anything that smells that bad probably won’t do my few remaining brain cells much good…Thanks for your comments!

By: Randi

Randi — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 20:11:37 +0000

Hi! I just used a good amount of MH Ready Patch for an indoor project and, while it worked perfectly for the project I was working on, it stinks to high heaven! I was wondering how long the strong chemical smell lasted while you were patching walls indoors. I hope it’s not a super long time haha!