Hypertufa recipe from Froglady

grindle
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Hypertufa recipe from Froglady Jan 22, 2011 8:26:55 GMT

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Post by grindle on Jan 22, 2011 8:26:55 GMT

Posted - 25/10/2008 : 21:01:59
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Wash sink thoroughly with detergent to remove dirt and grease.
Score heavily with the sharp edge of a screwdriver to give a 'key' to the surface.
Make sure surface is thoroughly dry then apply the first coat of universal bonding agent or polyurethane adhesive.
Allow this to set for a day then apply a second coat.

While second coat is still tacky, apply a 'hypatufa' mix to sides and top edges making sure it extends 2" or 3" down inside as well.

HYPATUFA MIX
2 parts fine peat
2 parts sand
1 part cement
Enough water to bind the mix

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Louise Top Member Posts: 3,363	Hypertufa recipe from Froglady Jan 22, 2011 8:29:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Louise on Jan 22, 2011 8:29:29 GMT I didn't see/read this the first time around - have you got a sink garden then Grindle ? I know Esther has/had one.

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,745	Hypertufa recipe from Froglady Jan 22, 2011 8:30:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Jan 22, 2011 8:30:25 GMT No I haven't, but saw this thread and thought it would be useful for anyone that wanted to know how to do it

Louise Top Member Posts: 3,363	Hypertufa recipe from Froglady Jan 22, 2011 8:35:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Louise on Jan 22, 2011 8:35:44 GMT I agree

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Hypertufa recipe from Froglady Jan 22, 2011 10:58:04 GMT

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Post by Geranium on Jan 22, 2011 10:58:04 GMT

My problem with my alpine sink, which is covered with hypertufa, is that I've been trying to get it mossy. I've painted it with yoghurt three or four times, but I suspect that I'm on a loser, because moss grows in shady places, and my trough gets some sun.

Cherry Global Moderator Posts: 17,968	Hypertufa recipe from Froglady Jan 22, 2011 11:01:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Cherry on Jan 22, 2011 11:01:18 GMT Grindle that is really brilliant. It is so nice to see Froglady's name up here.

Deleted Deleted Member Posts: 0	Hypertufa recipe from Froglady Jan 22, 2011 11:46:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2011 11:46:12 GMT Geranium wash it it over with muddy water at intervals that will incourage lichen then moss will follow if you have the time.

Louise Top Member Posts: 3,363	Hypertufa recipe from Froglady Jan 22, 2011 11:58:26 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Louise on Jan 22, 2011 11:58:26 GMT That's good to know Brian, logical really when you think about it.

grindle Top Member Tamar Valley Posts: 19,745	Hypertufa recipe from Froglady Jan 22, 2011 12:01:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by grindle on Jan 22, 2011 12:01:48 GMT Jan 22, 2011 11:01:18 GMT Cherry said: Grindle that is really brilliant. It is so nice to see Froglady's name up here. It seemed a shame to lose this topic, and nice to remember Margaret at the same time

steve Global Moderator From Sunny Ilkeston Posts: 6,710	Hypertufa recipe from Froglady Jan 22, 2011 12:43:22 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by steve on Jan 22, 2011 12:43:22 GMT Did you say you had sent the link to Margaret's family Cherry?
	Growing exotically

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Hypertufa recipe from Froglady Jan 22, 2011 12:59:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Jan 22, 2011 12:59:43 GMT Jan 22, 2011 11:46:12 GMT @bjs said: Geranium wash it it over with muddy water at intervals that will incourage lichen then moss will follow if you have the time. Thanks, bjs - I'll do that!

esther Top Member Posts: 2,677	Hypertufa recipe from Froglady Jan 22, 2011 13:35:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by esther on Jan 22, 2011 13:35:09 GMT I have 4 sinks but 2 of them are in great need of an overhaul This is one of my sinks
	Last Edit: Jan 22, 2011 13:35:34 GMT by esther I love my greenhouses!

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Hypertufa recipe from Froglady Jan 22, 2011 15:12:20 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Jan 22, 2011 15:12:20 GMT I can see a little moss on the front edge, Esther. Mine has none at all!

esther Top Member Posts: 2,677	Hypertufa recipe from Froglady Jan 22, 2011 15:20:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by esther on Jan 22, 2011 15:20:16 GMT Barry did do them a good few years ago Geranium
	I love my greenhouses!

Geranium Top Member Posts: 13,081	Hypertufa recipe from Froglady Jan 22, 2011 15:24:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Geranium on Jan 22, 2011 15:24:29 GMT I think we did mine about 4 years ago. When I was painting it with yoghurt, Henry always came with me and had a good try at licking it off! ;D ;D

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