Browse Forums Paving & Concreting 1 Nov 10, 2016 3:24 pm Hi All I've made a pot out of pure portland cement (and water). You can see a picture here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUfC- ... p=drivesdk It's a mix of grey and white cement. It has stainless steel mesh reinforcing inside: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwUfC- ... p=drivesdk It came out of the mold and all looked fine. Then about a week later i noticed a few cracks, very fine but possibly deep. Can anyone help by suggesting what to mix with the cement and water to avoid this cracking? Will sand help? And or gravel/crushed stone (concrete)? I've read lime cement is more flexible than portland, so less cracking? Not too concerned about increasing weight a bit. Any help much appreciated. Obviously this is not really a building project, but thought the expertise of people looking at this forum would be relevant. Cheers Byron Hello I'm remodeling my kitchen and evaluating ideas. We are in the last stages of drawing and I am now considering putting a pot filler tap in above the hob. Has anyone… 0 1424 Hi, Currently building, we are on a sloping block so we have from floor level to the roof in axon cladding. Below floor level to the ground I want to put brick facings /… 0 4723 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair All my inside walls are Fibre Cement & House has Steel frames... Tricky when one wants to hang pictures or do Wainscoating Paneling up the hallway. Those little nail… 0 3323 |