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Old 03-12-13, 09:12 PM   #1
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I'm looking for ideas for a white or slightly tan colorant for the last layer of ferrocement. (Ferrocement is a thin mixture of high psi low water cement layered over stucco lath.) I think titaniun dioxide will work well - if I could find it at a reasonable cost. Any ideas on where I can find it or maybe you have another idea that's better. Latex paint can be mixed with the mortar with limited results.

Do we have any mudders on this site?

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Old 03-12-13, 09:45 PM   #2
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I'm looking for ideas for a white or slightly tan colorant for the last layer of ferrocement.
Not sure of your application but white cement (expensive) and silica sand (also expensive) will give you white.
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Yes, white sand is unavailable locally, but the cement is available and very pricey. Thanks
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Why not white wash it? I've seen it on straw bail houses and it looks great, pretty sure they just used lime and water.
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I prefer something permanent. I could mix the lime with the last coat. That may fit the bill.

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