ruby773•1mo ago

I finally taught my kid how to spread mortar evenly.

Watching him get it right after so many messy tries was awesome.

4 comments

4 Comments

joelmoore1mo ago

Even spreading is good, but a little texture helps it stick better.

lane.wendy1mo ago

Used to go for perfectly smooth surfaces every time. A post from @joelmoore a while back made me try a bit of texture, and it actually works way better. The material grabs on instead of just sliding around. My last project held up without any peeling.

mary_nelson7125d ago

Ever think about how the texture might help with paint drying? I had a spot that was too smooth and the paint just pooled up, stayed tacky for days. A light sanding gave it something to hold onto and it dried way more even. Not just about the final stick, but how it gets there.

emma_campbell101mo ago

Creates weak spots for peeling to start.