Rough stucco was a popular look for both interiors and exterior of homes in the 1970s and 80s. For some people, however, that rough look is too dated or just too rough to the touch. Fortunately, you can smooth over rough stucco by applying a coat of another product, and finishing with...
When fly ash is added to a cement mixture, it isn't just filler, it actually reacts with the other compounds that are in Portland cement and becomes part of the matrix. It's rich in alumina and silicate, which causes it to react with alkaline solutions to produce a binding ...
Adobeis also a mixture of dirt and clay, but it's a more liquid mix that is formed into bricks and cured in the sun. For earthbag construction, the bag provides the form for the dirt and clay, eliminating the need to create bricks and wait for them to dry. In this way, earthbags ...
how to choose your camping equipment, and the basics of camping safety. You can then go to our camping checklist for a simple list of everything you need to pack to complete your
The mixture created in applying a knock down texture is generally of thinner consistency. The look of knock down texturing is most often compared to stucco, where it creates a finished, mottled look for your wall. More complex variations of the knock down technique include adding sand to th...
Blend your parging mix with water according to the instructions on the package. If you blend it correctly, the mixture should form a thick paste. If it's overly wet or runny, you'll need to add more mix until it reaches a thicker consistency. If it's too thick, you may need to add...
Mix 1/2 cup of heavy-duty detergent with a gallon of water in a bucket. Put on a pair of rubber gloves and dip a scrub brush into the mixture. Scrub down the aluminum patio cover vigorously. Rinse clean with a garden hose. Allow it to dry. ...
To get the most of your treatment, add SPREAD-X BOOST to your tank mix along with the Maxxthor. Boost is an adjuvant, also known as a wetter spreader or spreader sticker. It basically makes water and the mixture more “slippery” so you get better coverage. Treatments will spread 2-3 ...
Before application dampen the area with clean water, but remove any standing water. Apply the mix with a trowel, using heavy trowel pressure to force the mixture into the crack. Overfill slightly and then trowel smooth to match the surrounding concrete. If cracks are deep it may be necessary...
Put on your safety goggles before you get started to protect your eyes from flying dirt and debris. Drill a hole all the way through the sunken part of the concrete with your masonry drill. Connect the grout pump to the hole and pump the grout mixture (pond sand and concrete) into the...