How hard is Durabond 90 to use? How do you tint it?

Question

i just posted about making a faux stucco finish to the basement walls and am interested in using Durabond 90- but it seems hard to use (physically) and I was wondering how you actually tint it?

Answer 1

just answered another question referring to durabond. it is great stuff. very low shrinkage, almost no cracking, because it cures much like concrete cures. regular joint compound drys and you lose volume as the water evaporates, which can cause cracks. it is best for a tape setting layer and for setting corner beads. i use a topping as my last coat[s] when i'm after a smooth finish

easy to use as long as you mix small enough batches until you get the feel. 90 minutes is max time you have to work AND clean up. AND don't forget to clean all tools right-o-way.

try a cup or two to start. mix like stiff mashed potatoes [you can vary consistency based on need. stiffer mix for filling a larger and/or vertical openings]. to mix blend well, stop for a minute and then rework for a minute or so. for small batches i use one of those taping "bread pans".

as it cures you can start "tooling" down any high spots after about 100 minutes. don't walk away and think you'll sand it the next day, by then it'll be too hard to sand very well.

it is great on a small job, because you can do two or three coats on the same day. you know how long joint compound can take to dry sometimes.

never tried tinting but you might try concrete tints [at most building supplier] and see what you get.

good luck

Answer 2

I have tinted windows a few times, and honestly it seems like it is hit or miss. First it depends on the car you have, I think jeeps and SUV's are considerably easier as the back window usually isn't on much of an angle. If the tint you buy is to cheap it will be hard to put down. I always got my at an automotive store. Finally you have to make sure you use just the right about of liquid, if you don't it will be hard to get all the bubbles out. My advice, practice first, see if you can go to a tint shop and ask for old scraps, if you are comfortable go for it, it will cost you alot less!!

Answer 3

Durabond 90

Answer 4

durabond 90 isn't that hard to use, if its to hard just add a little bit of water (and i mean a little) the 90 represents the amount of time it take for it to harden, so only mix what you can use in approx 75 to 90 Min's. its a good product and it allows you to put it on as thick as you want with out cracking. also be sure your walls are dry before you start. as for tinting, I guess you could but i would suggest you just wait for it to dry and paint the whole wall. then start your faux finish from there. I'm a drywall finisher and I use durabond all the time.

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How hard is Durabond 90 to use? How do you tint it?
i just posted about making a faux stucco finish to the basement walls and am interested in using Durabond 90- but it seems hard to use (physically) and I was wondering how you actually tint it?

Answer 6

Durabond 90 can be mixed to any consistency what the 90 means that it will harden in 90 minutes you might want to use the durabond 120 or 210 as it won't dry as quick. It won't be any harder to use than any other product except for the mixing.