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Old 23-07-2009, 07:34 AM
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Stupid question probably but here goes:
Most people put like 4 layers of PVA over their grout.
Is that 1 layer of PVA while pouring sand over and that 4 times?
Or just plain PVA?

Can someone post pics of the PVA they're using cause I don't know what that is in Dutch
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Old 23-07-2009, 07:23 PM
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well the first layer of pva is watered down to ensure all gaps are filled

the next layer is thicker and so on etc etc.

i only did 2 layers of pva as i also did varnish

1st layer watery pva
2nd layer thicker pva with sand sprinkled all over
leave to dry
layer of varnish over the top, leave to dry
last layer of varnish and wam bam thank you maam!

pic below of the pva glue i used. hope this helps.

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Old 23-07-2009, 08:22 PM
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ty dan!
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no problemo! glad to help
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