Forum Discussions (315)

Discussions Replies Latest Activity

Concrete Earth/ one day wall

Looks. Like concrete earth has gone out of business. Anyone have a source for a one day wall material like they had? thanks Bruce

Started by Virgil Wilcox in Members Discusion

0 Jun 3, 2019

Stain Colours

Hello I'm new here and was looking for a bit of help. I want to order my product for my first project.  A Cellar rock wall, and I was wonde…

Started by RK in Members Discusion

1 May 29, 2019
Reply by Nathan Giffin Vertical Artisans

Foam core rocks

First time doing a foam core water feature for salt water pool. Would 2lb poly urthane liquid expanding foam be sufficent? Is spider lathe…

Started by Chris in Members Discusion

1 Dec 22, 2018
Reply by Nathan Giffin Vertical Artisans

Vertical mix

I have a stucco company and I have on hand in bulk sand and Portland, will that tru-pack mix work with what i have?

Started by Stacy Brown in Vertical Artisans Magazine Co-op Advertising

2 Sep 18, 2018
Reply by Stacy Brown

Bonding Agent/Adhesive Question When Applying Scratch Coat

I have a poured concrete retaining wall that I want to put a scratch coat on. I’m going to use Sakrete Type S mortar for the scratch. What…

Started by Bill Maxwell in Vertical Artisans Magazine Co-op Advertising

2 Aug 2, 2018
Reply by Bill Maxwell

Patio Project

Integral  Patio Project:  Carved concrete Fountain, cast concrete planters, wood beams pergola, stone and wood flooring.

Started by nelson lasaosa in Members Discusion

0 Jul 23, 2018

Protecting a concrete patio

What is the best way to protect a concrete patio when building projects on them? I am thinking plastic sheeting and then cutting around the…

Started by Jesse Aubrey in Members Discusion

0 May 30, 2018

I used a 1:6 cement ratio for my scratch coat is that going to be too weak?

I've built a large mushrooming 1/2 inch steel structure crossing my steel in 8 by 10in squares though the cement that we used was 1:6 ratio…

Started by Dustin Dowd in Members Discusion

1 May 28, 2018
Reply by Nathan Giffin Vertical Artisans

Foam Retaining wall help

Hi there, wondering what’s the best method for proper structural integrity for a vertical foam retaining wall to anchor it etc, wall will b…

Started by Jeff Halterman in What's your Question?

1 May 1, 2018
Reply by Nathan Giffin Vertical Artisans

surface prep: To lath or not to lath

Hi All, Im going to begin work on a fireplace surround. the look/feel will be a troweled plaster look, think mediterranean. The substrate i…

Started by Greg Tomer in Members Discusion

1 Mar 17, 2018
Reply by Jim Wieschel

RSS

© 2025   Created by Nathan Giffin Vertical Artisans.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

free counters