I like adding gravel and chunky sand in when i do the texture ❤ and then go in with a wire brush to knock the sections off that are too much and then go back in with a smooth coat to dull it down a little bit This turned out really nice and i love how you showed every step
Where’d you find that varnish? I watch loads of these videos, and people use a lot of products I wouldn’t, but if it’s food safe, toy safe, must be worth a go. Well done, looks great!
@@norwichreptileshed I’ve used pond sealer before which is very glossy initially. I’ll still use that on wet builds, but may well try the rustins for anything else. Cheers!
@@norwichreptileshed I've done the 2nd coat at it's pretty much dry but it still feels spongy, with this need a few more costs of will the thicker coat take care of this
I don't think it's out of style personally. USA uses drylok a lot but for the UK we are still using grout or cement. I've covered many other methods for smaller vivariums also.
Rock backgrounds going out of style????? If anything they’re becoming more and more used to give an authentic feel to vivs that usually only have branches, substrate and maybe plants at a push
Love your stuff mate
Thanks!
I like adding gravel and chunky sand in when i do the texture ❤ and then go in with a wire brush to knock the sections off that are too much and then go back in with a smooth coat to dull it down a little bit
This turned out really nice and i love how you showed every step
This is awesome, ive got two BIG vivs that need backgrounds! Definitely using this technique!
That's awesome good luck with your builds!
Awesome tutorial mate the rockwork looks great always fun to do
wow ill have to give this a try
Sweet vid, haven't seen that method before I'll have to try it some time.
Thanks!
Looks great, thanks for the video!!! Ive done 1 but you have helped with a few time saver ideas!!! And being uk helps. Xxx
I'm glad you found it useful!
Was the real thick stuff also grout? Maybe I missed it.. Also, what else could I seal it with?
Thanks and amazing background!!
Hi, this is flexible tile adhesive with no mould inhibitors. You can seal with varnish or epoxy pond sealer.
Thanks for the tips! I’m making one for my beardie now and wasn’t sure what seal to use as most of the videos I’ve seen are American.
Glad I could help! The product I used does dry quick shiny so I would suggest the matt finish
nicely built mate can you tell me what the black sheeting your using to line the floor and what its called please thanyou
Antinox or Corex. It's floor protection sheeting, can find it in homebase 👍
Love this, where Is best place to source that thick polystyrene boards?
Thanks! I get mine from Wickes but any of the big hardware shops should sell it in the insulation section.
Where’d you find that varnish? I watch loads of these videos, and people use a lot of products I wouldn’t, but if it’s food safe, toy safe, must be worth a go. Well done, looks great!
That was my thinking too! It's water based acrylic which makes it safe also. In the UK we can buy this at Wickes, Toolstation and on rustins website.
@@norwichreptileshed I’ve used pond sealer before which is very glossy initially. I’ll still use that on wet builds, but may well try the rustins for anything else. Cheers!
Sanded or nonsanded grout? Great content!
Thanks! For my rock I use a non toxic tile adhesive, it doesn't mention sanded or not
Is it possible to do this in a aquarium ?
I couldn't say, sorry.
What grout did you use mate looks mint
Thanks! I use either mapei grey flexible or rapid set adhesive. As long the grout/adhesive doesn't have mould inhibitors then you should be fine!
@@norwichreptileshed where did you get them from mate
@@michaeltomlinson1475 any DIY shop mate, Wickes and B&Q stock it
Do you wait for the first coat to fully dry before going over with the second?
I do yes, should take less than a day.
@@norwichreptileshed ok cool , in the time it took you to reply I may have blasted it with the heat gun 😂 I'll give this second one the day 🤣🤣
@@norwichreptileshed I've done the 2nd coat at it's pretty much dry but it still feels spongy, with this need a few more costs of will the thicker coat take care of this
What animal is going inside?
@@norwichreptileshed mexican spinny tailed iguana so it will be get an lot wear
hmmm isnt the color used is some oxide product ? faux rock seem to be out of style , glad to see a 2022 ver , simple and works
I don't think it's out of style personally. USA uses drylok a lot but for the UK we are still using grout or cement. I've covered many other methods for smaller vivariums also.
Rock backgrounds going out of style????? If anything they’re becoming more and more used to give an authentic feel to vivs that usually only have branches, substrate and maybe plants at a push
sorry just read it on the panel lol