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telboy

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Technical Question
« on: May 02, 2006, 21:23:01 »
We were given an ornate (& I reckon expensive) bird bath a couple of Christmas's ago. It's made from reconstituted stone or concrete with some initial protective coating.
The frosted water during the 'long winter' has crazed the finish & it won't hold water now.
Is there a clear treatment, impervious to water that I could coat it with?
I would like to save it.
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katynewbie

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Re: Technical Question
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2006, 23:56:27 »
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Not sure of the real answer, but if you try anything that seals boats...?
Someone will be along with the real answer shortly...

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Re: Technical Question
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2006, 00:11:15 »
Assuming you don't want to go along the varnish route... have you considered the waterproofing liquid used to stop water penetration on masonry ...
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Re: Technical Question
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2006, 08:05:52 »
I had the same problem, used Thompson's water seal.  Available at B&Q, builders merchants etc.

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Re: Technical Question
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2006, 08:32:47 »
What about a clear lacquer, like the kind used on cars?  Can get it fairly cheaply in Halfords etc

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Re: Technical Question
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2006, 13:12:08 »
There is an official pond sealant type thing made by bondaglass voss

see: http://www.arghamvillage.co.uk/products/details/184.html

They used this on groundforce to make ponds out of flowerpots  :)

might be a bit expensive though - the smallest quantity this company do is 500g for £7

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Re: Technical Question
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2006, 22:12:03 »
Thankyou all for replies.
Sally, I think you may have answered the question.
A mate said that he had used a product but couldn't remember the name, but expensive!
If it's expensive, it usually does work. I'll investigate Bondaglaass Voss.
I'll report back!
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