what sealer can i use?

[302hsv]

hey guys! just in the process of making a rockwall for my 2nd enclosure which is currently under construction, basically wanting to know which sealer can i use once i have renderd the styrofoam and painted it? if that makes any sense

 

[her_xr6t]

i used pondtight as a sealer,.. i put it in a spray bottle and away i went worked well for me totally washable..

 

[Bez84]

Yeah ive always used pondtite, available at bunnings comes in a tin and you can just paint it on.
Gives the rock a permanent wet look and is washable and water tight.

 

[302hsv]

does it make the wall any more firmer?

 

[her_xr6t]

no not really for that i mixed bondicrete in with the render and gave it a spray with that before i sealed it.. it aint going anywhere lol

 

[302hsv]

i have already rendered it, what is my next step? should i "bondictrete" it then seal it? or can i mix in the bondicrete with the sealer?

 

[her_xr6t]

Bondi crete let it dry a day or so then seal away... shell be mint

 

[302hsv]

thank u!!! much appreciated!!!

 

[her_xr6t]

n e time thats what forums are for hey..

 

[user 16446]

I've wasted a lot of foam sheets trying to make fake rock walls.........but I've succeeded........they all looked fake! Given up now.

Would be interested to see what you create.

 

[J-A-X]

oh come off it KingSirloin, i've seen the talent you have when making your enclosures

and you claim a simple fake rock is beyond you ?? maybe you just weren't trying !

I'd add bondtite to the last layer or two of render, then seal with pondtite, the bondtite makes it adhere to the last coat like .... well.... glue LOL,,, I just use aquadhere with mine, havent noticed any soft spots, and its cheaper too, just dont use it as a final layer, it will soften if it gets wet,

 

[ellysteaparty]

oh come off it KingSirloin, i've seen the talent you have when making your enclosures

and you claim a simple fake rock is beyond you ?? maybe you just weren't trying !

I'd add bondtite to the last layer or two of render, then seal with pondtite, the bondtite makes it adhere to the last coat like .... well.... glue LOL,,, I just use aquadhere with mine, havent noticed any soft spots, and its cheaper too, just dont use it as a final layer, it will soften if it gets wet,

OMG! I'm impressed! Love that the outside of that enclosure is as stunning as the inside. That could sit in my living room anyday!

 

[302hsv]

soo far so good ill post up pics once its finished, i intend to really put alot of detail into it but i guess ill see how it turns out,should i paint it before i seal it

 

[J-A-X]

Yes, paint then seal