Adding a little color to your spackle so you do not forget or miss sanding the spackle prior to painting. Just add a little colored chalk or Kool-aid. Instructions and tutorials using spackle to patch holes in the wall.Click to see full answer. In this way, can you tint spackle?That’s because using white spackle on a wall with some color to it requires at least two coats of paint to conceal the patches. I have discovered that I can tint the vinyl spackle that I use (made by DAP) with acrylic paint. I apply the spackling with a putty knife and remove as much excess as possible.Beside above, how much does spackle cost? Homeowners often need to repair a small section of drywall instead of a whole wall. According to experts, you can expect to pay $50 to $75 per hole for drywall repair, for an approximate total cost of $150 to $225. For some handymen or drywall contractors, the location of the holes may factor into the cost. Also question is, can you tint drywall mud? Tint your finishing mud to highlight where sanding and touch-up are needed. Tinted mud is easy to see without special lighting. Color WON’T bleed through paint, so no primer is necessary over tinted mud.What color is spackle?DAP or red devil makes a spackle that dries a light blue.