Technical Question

[telboy]

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.

[telboy]

[katynewbie]

:-\

Not sure of the real answer, but if you try anything that seals boats...?
Someone will be along with the real answer shortly...

???

[Curryandchips]

Assuming you don't want to go along the varnish route... have you considered the waterproofing liquid used to stop water penetration on masonry ...

[MikeB]

I had the same problem, used Thompson's water seal.  Available at B&Q, builders merchants etc.

[MonsterMum]

What about a clear lacquer, like the kind used on cars?  Can get it fairly cheaply in Halfords etc

[sallylockhart]

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

sl

[telboy]

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!