rockwall

mentos_mickey · 02-13-05, 07:16 PM

i got a question about rock walls for my beardies cage....... instead of using cement to make a rockwall can i use plaster.
or the drywall premix stuff..

peterm15 · 02-13-05, 08:33 PM

no.. once it gets wet itll get moldy and generally just fall apart.. better to use moartor or grout.

reptile boi · 02-13-05, 08:41 PM

Hey peterm,

Would it matter what type of grout you used? And what is moartor? Also, when grout dries, is it smooth?

Thanks,
Ben

peterm15 · 02-13-05, 08:52 PM

juust use the cheap natural grey.. but youll need sealer to.. mortar is basicly that stuff used between bricks on a wall... i dont think it would be smooth, it would have to do with the way you put it on..

heres a great link that will let you know everything you need to..

http://708designs.netfirms.com/custo...customcage.htm

and heres a link to my work in progress

http://www.ssnakess.com/forums/showt...threadid=63416

i have a few more platforms up now and my floresent light in.

P.S. if your useing foam like i did use the BULLDOG GRIP foam board adheasive. i found it at home depo by the foam and in the caulking section... it has really good streangth.. i put 10 pounds on the end of that top shelf (the one in the middle, the 10 pounds was about 10" from the back of the box) it held without a problem

snakers55 · 02-14-05, 09:01 AM

How did you get the edges of the foam smooth like that?? I have been interested in making a rock wall or 2 for awhile, but couldn't seem to find much info, that link is greatly appreciated

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peterm15 · 02-14-05, 10:31 AM

i used a belt sander that i use for rounding sharp edges off glass.. an orbital sander also works.... its really not to hard..