All Discussions Tagged 'smooth' - The Vertical Artisans Forum2024-03-28T13:54:17Zhttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=smooth&feed=yes&xn_auth=noQuestions for Concrete Bark Approachtag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2019-11-04:2294914:Topic:2050622019-11-04T22:28:50.554ZDannyhttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/Danny347
<p>Hi, we are about to apply Tru-Pac X treated cement (with silver charcoal powder color) to 6 columns. They are 12’ columns (48” diameter). This is over a scratch coat on mesh. Then we’re going to use the heavy bark roller (Walttools), and faux finish to look like tree bark. <em>We’ve never done this</em>. Couple questions arise:</p>
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<li>The top 10” were scratch coated just today. Is it okay to apply the bark coat tomorrow?</li>
<li>We’re in a bone dry Los Angeles: how often…</li>
</ol>
<p>Hi, we are about to apply Tru-Pac X treated cement (with silver charcoal powder color) to 6 columns. They are 12’ columns (48” diameter). This is over a scratch coat on mesh. Then we’re going to use the heavy bark roller (Walttools), and faux finish to look like tree bark. <em>We’ve never done this</em>. Couple questions arise:</p>
<p> </p>
<ol>
<li>The top 10” were scratch coated just today. Is it okay to apply the bark coat tomorrow?</li>
<li>We’re in a bone dry Los Angeles: how often should one wet the finish bark coat after applying? We are figuring the bark coat will be about 1” thick on average. We have enough material to have a 1.5” thick bark finish coat but our tests work out to 1” or less thick.</li>
<li>What has been your experience in workability times with Tru- Pac X plasticizer? As per the directions, it says 4 hours working time.</li>
<li>We plan to apply the mud from the bottom up to the columns. We have a genie lift.</li>
<li>On the Walttools video (from this maybe) the bark coat looks very smooth. Ours it looking a bit gritty. Any ideas? Do they spray water on the roller?</li>
</ol>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks for any hints!</p> Questions for Concrete Bark Approachtag:verticalartisans.ning.com,2019-11-04:2294914:Topic:2050602019-11-04T22:28:49.990ZDannyhttp://verticalartisans.ning.com/profile/Danny347
<p>Hi, we are about to apply Tru-Pac X treated cement (with silver charcoal powder color) to 6 columns. They are 12’ columns (48” diameter). This is over a scratch coat on mesh. Then we’re going to use the heavy bark roller (Walttools), and faux finish to look like tree bark. <em>We’ve never done this</em>. Couple questions arise:</p>
<p> </p>
<ol>
<li>The top 10” were scratch coated just today. Is it okay to apply the bark coat tomorrow?</li>
<li>We’re in a bone dry Los Angeles: how often…</li>
</ol>
<p>Hi, we are about to apply Tru-Pac X treated cement (with silver charcoal powder color) to 6 columns. They are 12’ columns (48” diameter). This is over a scratch coat on mesh. Then we’re going to use the heavy bark roller (Walttools), and faux finish to look like tree bark. <em>We’ve never done this</em>. Couple questions arise:</p>
<p> </p>
<ol>
<li>The top 10” were scratch coated just today. Is it okay to apply the bark coat tomorrow?</li>
<li>We’re in a bone dry Los Angeles: how often should one wet the finish bark coat after applying? We are figuring the bark coat will be about 1” thick on average. We have enough material to have a 1.5” thick bark finish coat but our tests work out to 1” or less thick.</li>
<li>What has been your experience in workability times with Tru- Pac X plasticizer? As per the directions, it says 4 hours working time.</li>
<li>We plan to apply the mud from the bottom up to the columns. We have a genie lift.</li>
<li>On the Walttools video (from this maybe) the bark coat looks very smooth. Ours it looking a bit gritty. Any ideas? Do they spray water on the roller?</li>
</ol>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks for any hints!</p>