Koe Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Anyone know where to get white portland cement in North Austin? Looking at making some DIY rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timfish Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Home Depot or Lowe's should have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 yeah for sure the lowes on 620/183 has it in 70-90 lbs bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koe Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Great thanks. Hoping to get started on them this weekend. We'll see how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresa Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I got mine at Home Depot, Lowes did not have any. I am playing with it as well. already made some rocks. Welcome to come see them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Hydro Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Are you mixing sand in it? Usually sand is added when using portland cement for rock and brick work. I think that it makes it easier to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koe Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Thanks for the invitation Theresa I'll PM you my contact info. I'd love to see the rock you made.Hydro the recipe I'm going to be using is crushed oyster shell, white portland cement, and extra coarse rock salt.Basic mix is 3 parts oyster shell to 2 parts cement. Mix it together and then once it's ready to go you mix in 2 parts rock salt.Cure it and let the salt dissolve out and you’re supposed to wind up with a very porous rock in whatever shapes you need.Here's the video I got the recipe from: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diabeetus Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 thats the vid i referred to as well when looking into making some rock. good video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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