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dantro · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:27 pm Post subject: Fake rock formation question.

Hi all,
Im in the process of making a fake rock formation for my Leo viv, ive done the polystyrene shaping, and covered it in tile grout, whats the next best thing to do, its a dry setup, so can i just paint it, and if so whats the best paint to use? or do i need to do a coat of something else first?
Thanks in advance for help!
Dan Very Happy

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MJ · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:30 pm Post subject:

Acrylic paint works well mate Cool

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dantro · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:37 pm Post subject:

so i can just paint it now? .. No need for sealing it? ... i spose cos its a dry setup it will be ok ..
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Jack · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:43 pm Post subject:

dont forget to post some pics Very Happy

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dantro · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:54 pm Post subject:

Yeah will do no worries ...but am i right in thinking i can just paint the grout in acrylics, and that will be ok?
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MJ · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:54 pm Post subject:

I would paint it first then seal it Wink

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dantro · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:57 pm Post subject:

Cheers fella, any idea the best thing to seal it with, pva/water mix?
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MJ · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:58 pm Post subject:

yup should work fine for it Cool

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dantro · Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:04 am Post subject:

Thanks alot mate will do ... Very Happy

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captainmerkin · Key Member Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 400

not find the grout all just falls off as soon as its dry?

mine certainly did Sad