Thank you for posting your feedback. We are not clear as to the intent of your post, as you appear to be describing the performance characteristics communicated on this product. Because you did not provide any details regarding your project/use of the product, it is difficult to provide you with a more detailed response in this format. DAP offers several traditional (harder setting) spackling compounds that may be more in line with your needs/preferences. At your convenience, please contact DAP’s Technical Customer Service Department at 888-327-8477 so that we suggest an alternate product that aligns with your preferences.