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Gore Design Co. replied to Dave Solursh's discussion 'play sand for spray mix'
#30 can be difficult to find. If you are having luck with play sand, then that is always an option. My advice is to get samples from local bulk suppliers if possible and test spray mixes with the sand.
2 hours ago
Jeff Osborne replied to Dave Solursh's discussion 'play sand for spray mix'
just my 2 cents, i cant source #30 silica so all i have been using is play sand from lowe's. it's bright white and sprays ok. i was at the first buddy R. class with Brandon teaching the gfrc part earlier this year, learned a lot. u guys were kinda...
4 hours ago
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Gore Design Co. replied to Dave Solursh's discussion 'play sand for spray mix'
Yes, the silica we use is a cream color.
5 hours ago
Dave Solursh replied to Dave Solursh's discussion 'play sand for spray mix'
is the #30 you use white? I am certain the lightning stuff I have out in the shop says #30 on it now that I think of it. I'll send you off a drawing I just did.
5 hours ago
Gore Design Co. replied to Dave Solursh's discussion 'play sand for spray mix'
#30 Silica Sand is readily available in the Phoenix area and west coast in general, and is what we use in our mix designs. I prefer #30 because it sprays easily and produces a decent finish. I would give the "white lightening" a shot to see how i...
5 hours ago
Tim Logan replied to Dave Solursh's discussion 'play sand for spray mix'
The other thing to watch for with play sand is that athough they sometimes call it "sterilized, it can have a fair bit of organics or clay content.... Brick setting or jointing sand also comes in varieties that have clay added to function as a bit...
5 hours ago
Derek Peters replied to John's discussion 'Sealer Seminar'
I think a sealer seminar is a great idea.
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