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Archive for the ‘Flooring’ Category

Lime Based Faux Rock Veneer (I need your help)

Wednesday, April 25th, 2007

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Question from a reader: Do you know a way to apply extremely fine ground sand mixed with natural lime or some other binder (resin) and color and bond it securely to a plywood floor as artificial stone (pattern to be achieved through removable tapes)?
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Natural Slab Floor Over a Concrete Slab

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006

I was recently asked if it is possible to do an earthen or cement skim coat over a slab foundation. The answer is yes, you can do a skim coat of either clay/straw (earthen floor) or cement over the top of a concrete slab; however, there are minimum thicknesses that need to be maintained. At least 3″ of concrete are required unless a specialty skim coat is used (this takes extra skill).
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