Render help...

[Irbz_27]

So theres probably already on here somewhere that says how to render a enpanda foam rock wall... I cant find any real intructions so posting a new thread on. Need help ASAP with it. Mixing, application, how many coats...

 

[Jacknifejimmy]

mix it up to an 'acrylic paint' consistency and paint it on - easy as. Allow a good 24 hours between coats otherwise it'll all just flake off.
3 or 4 coats is usually about all thats needed, then seal with a non-porous acrylic sealant(pool/pond sealer).

 

[Irbz_27]

thanks for that

 

[Jande]

Some folks put a little PVA glue in to give it some strength. I only add a little in place of some of the water for the first layer. It tends to be a bit shiny otherwise so the second and third coats I do are without. Definitely 24+hrs between coats as mentioned above. On expanda I only do 3 coats, foam rendered walls I do 4-5 thinner ones. Good luck and post some pics when you're done.

 

[Irbz_27]

a bit of a status update so far... Happy with progress for a first attempt

 

[Variety]

Great looking background especially for a 1st attempt!

 

[mad_at_arms]

Try here http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/groups/diy-enclosures-backgrounds-furniture-225/foamwork-430/

 

[Irbz_27]

Thanks variety... I've got a couple more units the same so ill start experimenting a little with different idea, colors, etc

 

[Irbz_27]

Try here http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/groups/diy-enclosures-backgrounds-furniture-225/foamwork-430/

Won't let me open the link???

 

[Stuart]

Very Nice mate. I was wondering (becuase I would like to try my hand at this) how you normally go about making this. Is it just your normal Expanda-Foam can followed by painting it or are there other easier methods?

 

[Justdragons]

did you use foam too or just expanda foam?

 

[Irbz_27]

Nah just used the expandable foam for this one, I think on my next attempt I'll use a combination of both. But I won't worry about that yet. Another unfinished project around the house and the missus will shoot me, so must finish this.

 

[Irbz_27]

Very Nice mate. I was wondering (becuase I would like to try my hand at this) how you normally go about making this. Is it just your normal Expanda-Foam can followed by painting it or are there other easier methods?

I just sprayed it on, let it dry, then painted over with a render mix as mentioned above. Pretty easy mate, give it a crack... I reckon it'd be pretty hard to have it go wrong