How to adhere a concrete garden feature
Concrete water features generally last many years before developing small cracks, crumbles or figurines that release from the base. Cement repair is easily accomplished by the do-it-yourself homeowner in short time and with little expense. After the repairs are made, you can re-seal your entire fountain with a clear sealant or paint it to create a garden focal point that appears new.
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What you'll need
- 1 x paint brush
- 1 x short bristled brush
- 1 x pair of gloves
- 1 x wood or steal float
- epidermix® 319 - 2 part (available in 3 kg containers)
- abe® super brush cleaner - 1 L, 5 L and 25 L containers
- super laycryl® or hydroproof® - 5 L containers
- 1 x masking tape
Here's How: 5 Steps
Step 1
Preparation
- Cleaning surface with a light sand, grit blasting, and/or scabbling to remove all loose material, contaminants such as oil, grease, corrosion products or any other deleterious materials.
- All repairs to be cut back to a minimum of 5mm to a sawn edge.
- Minimum application of epidermix 319 is 5mm.
Step 2
Mixing
- The base component should then be folded over the hardener and the whole material kneaded until the resultant mortar has an even consistency and uniform colour.
- Do not add water to the mixed mortar.
- Mixing takes at least five minutes as all lumps must be broken down and an evenly wetted mortar obtained.
Coverage:
1 litre/m2/1mm thickness.
Step 3
Application
- epidermix 319 must be applied with a wood float. Smooth finish can be achieved using a wetted steel float.
- epidermix 319should not be used in overhead locations.
- epidermix 319 can be applied in a single layer up to 50mm thick horizontally and up to 12mm thick vertically.
Good To Know
- Do not split the kit – use as supplied.
- Do not expose to moving water during application.
- Do not use at temperatures below 5°C or above 35°C
Step 4
Secure
- Use the tape and secure the broken pieces together.
- Allow to dry and remove tape.
Step 5
Coat
- super laycryl or hydroproof can be used as a coat. Both products have excellent weathering properties, adhesion and is tough, flexible and non-toxic and it comes in a wide range of colours.
- First coat – Brush on a fairly thick coat of super laycryl (1 litre/m2).
- Second coat – Once the first coat has dried sufficiently to take working traffic (2 – 3 hours depending upon weather) apply a second coat of super laycryl (0.5 litre/m2).
- Third and final coat can be applied when the second coat is dry at right angles of the second coat (0.5 litre/m2).
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