I would like to cement some pebbles to the top of my ugly wall, and presumed mortar would do the job. After experimenting, I find many pebbles are still rather loose. Is there something else I can add to the mortar to make it stronger, or should I try an alternative method? Also, do I need to prepare the wall in any way before I add the mortar?
Thanks in advance!
2007-02-05 22:40:02 · 11 answers · asked by Coco 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
dust the top of the wall down , coat with a diluted pva (glue) solution (mixing ratio will be given on the tin) 3 parts soft sand x 1 part cement mortar , place on wall
dip all the peeles into the pva mix just prior to pressing into the mortar (good luck)
2007-02-05 22:51:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if your wall is clean and your mortar is made to the right consistency, then what you're doing should be ok. However, if they do still appear a little loose then perhaps you could varnish the pebbles and add a little extra glue underneath each pebble.
2007-02-06 07:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by mollysadler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure wall is clean and dry, then add the cement and stick the pebbles in!
2007-02-06 07:18:37 · answer #3 · answered by Raha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
forget the rest ..this is the best ..mix the mortar ina mix of 3 to 1 putting PVA in the water to mix it this will make it creamy and sticky ...don't mix too loose but all so not too stiff .wet top of wall with a solution of water and ova ..apply mortar whilst wall is still wet .. then dip pebbles in neat ova and push into mortar then they wont fall out.....the ova is white ..but don't worry it dries clear
2007-02-07 13:47:02 · answer #4 · answered by boy boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RATHER THAN USE ACTUAL PEBBLES WHY DONT YOU USE PEBBLE FLOOR TILES THAT CAN BE STUCK TO THE WALL - THEY HAVE A MESH BACKING SO ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS USE TILE ADHESIVE -THTA WAY THE PEBBLES WONT FALL OFF THE WALL AND SMACK YOU ONE WHEN YOUR IN THE BATH - FOCUS DIY DO THEM OR LOOK AT http://www.harveymaria.co.uk/
2007-02-06 11:03:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to use cement that sets within the hour, then pebble dash your wall within that time
2007-02-06 06:48:31 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try Gripfill made by Evo Stick. That stuff will stick anything to anything, as hard as a rock. Amazing stuff.
2007-02-06 06:52:28 · answer #7 · answered by The Alchemist 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Epoxy
2007-02-09 15:50:07 · answer #8 · answered by nostromobb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any quick dry cement should work fine. you may need to clean your wall if it has anything growing on it.
2007-02-06 06:52:04 · answer #9 · answered by creseleg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use quickset cement
2007-02-08 13:26:52 · answer #10 · answered by boopsie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋