Just layed some concrete in the new shed,
Does anyone know how long I have to wait before I can paint over it.
Cheers
Dave
57kombi Hannover Elder
2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Not VW, concrete
buzzbug Praise the lowered
1,992 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
Just asked the old man who is a concrete truck driver and he siad at least 3 weeks.
some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
57kombi Hannover Elder
2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Thanks
Cheers
Dave
Cheers
Dave
VDUBXTC Tea Bag
3,587 posts · joined Feb 2003 ·
3 weeks would be to drive on wouldn't it?
I painted mine after 5 days.
The top had set
I painted mine after 5 days.
The top had set
57kombi Hannover Elder
2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Anyone else.
Guess painting it tomorrow is out.
Cheers
Dave
Guess painting it tomorrow is out.
Cheers
Dave
lost Seriously Crusin Dubber
129 posts · joined Dec 2004 ·
just try parking your bus on it.
if it sinks.
too early.
if it sinks.
too early.
are we there yet?
75_kombi Commited Dubber
59 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·
hey hey - civil/struct engineer here and concrete ismy bread and butter!
i'd say you can drive on it in probably 2 days and paintit in that time also
i'd say you can drive on it in probably 2 days and paintit in that time also
ClassicVW(pacific) Custom Title Time!
1,627 posts · joined Jul 2004 ·
Im a carpenter and know nothing about concrete, but I always thought it was up to 6 weeks, to let it cure properly and let the moisture out so that the paint dosnt peel off, but that was in the UK where things do not dry anyway coz its always raining, bit like Adelaide, so I dont know why I wrote this really !!!
75_kombi Commited Dubber
59 posts · joined Aug 2004 ·
in "theory"you reach around 98% strength at 28 days (4 or so weeks) but you get around 70% strength within the first 24 hours. concrete literally continues to cure and gain strength months (years) ahead.
but good point on the cure though, might begood idea to make sure you give it a hose or lay some black plastic over it for the day or 2 (not too critical though since its indoors and protected from wind and sun)
cheers
megan
[Edited on 26-3-2005 by 75_kombi]
but good point on the cure though, might begood idea to make sure you give it a hose or lay some black plastic over it for the day or 2 (not too critical though since its indoors and protected from wind and sun)
cheers
megan
[Edited on 26-3-2005 by 75_kombi]
MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth
3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 ·
typically 2 days till you can park on it and 6-8 weeks before you paint it so most of the moisture is out of it and the paint bonds properly to the concrete. Good luck!!:thumb
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penguin ackkkkkk thhhhhpt!
3,383 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I'd recommend leaving it for a few weeks (3 or 4) as well Dave,
but then its all so dependant on temp/humidity/slab thickness/concrete strength etc anyways.
I know the slabs we pour (well, my troops do the pouring, I just watch) at work we leave for a few weeks before we try to seal them with paint and other goop.
[Edited on 26-3-2005 by penguin]
but then its all so dependant on temp/humidity/slab thickness/concrete strength etc anyways.
I know the slabs we pour (well, my troops do the pouring, I just watch) at work we leave for a few weeks before we try to seal them with paint and other goop.
[Edited on 26-3-2005 by penguin]
'Ah, whatever................'
buzzbug Praise the lowered
1,992 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
bloody watcher Penguin.
hahaha
hahaha
some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
penguin ackkkkkk thhhhhpt!
3,383 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
'I like to watch 😉'
'Ah, whatever................'
buzzbug Praise the lowered
1,992 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
"note to self"
don't shower near penguin after PT.
:P:P
don't shower near penguin after PT.
:P:P
some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
penguin ackkkkkk thhhhhpt!
3,383 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Nah,
PT what is that????
not sure if it came out here, but that used to be the line from a Guiness commercial 🙂 :beer
PT what is that????
not sure if it came out here, but that used to be the line from a Guiness commercial 🙂 :beer
'Ah, whatever................'
buzzbug Praise the lowered
1,992 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
can't say i have seen that one.
some people are like slinky's
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
they have no useful purpose
but they are fun to watch
when you push them down the stairs
57kombi Hannover Elder
2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
O.K.
Now , what colour should I paint the floor???
Everyone asks on here what colour they should paint there cars as they have no idea them selves so , why shouldnt I ask about the floor.?????
Cheers
Dave
Now , what colour should I paint the floor???
Everyone asks on here what colour they should paint there cars as they have no idea them selves so , why shouldnt I ask about the floor.?????
Cheers
Dave
bugeyedbabe Wheres her VW heart on her sleeve
3,945 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
depends on color on ur walls.
i always like the light ones for floors...that way u have half a chacne when the nuts rolls across the floor...
on the hand, really shows up the oil drips (which may or may not be a good thing)
cheers
d4
i always like the light ones for floors...that way u have half a chacne when the nuts rolls across the floor...
on the hand, really shows up the oil drips (which may or may not be a good thing)
cheers
d4
dubless. 🥲
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷
barls Administrator Causer of Chaos and Mayhem
9,473 posts · joined Jun 2004 ·
black so it doesnt show the oil spots, cause we all know vws dont leak they make there territory
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57kombi Hannover Elder
2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Beetles might leak, well they are beetles after all.
But buses ooze character.
Cheers
Dave
But buses ooze character.
Cheers
Dave
bugeyedbabe Wheres her VW heart on her sleeve
3,945 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
lol...yeah yeah....maybe black and white....black where ur bus 'oozes character' white where it doesn't
what color r ur walls???
what color r ur walls???
dubless. 🥲
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷
57kombi Hannover Elder
2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Smooth cream outside and a light grey inside.
Cheers
Dave
Cheers
Dave
bugeyedbabe Wheres her VW heart on her sleeve
3,945 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
could do maroon....
look good when doors up, go with grey as well when door down...
and not traditional black...
look good when doors up, go with grey as well when door down...
and not traditional black...
dubless. 🥲
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷
🥷 And who the helled parked the Mitsubishi "Prancer" under my house??? 🥷
pyr0 flame-on
4,457 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
grey for the floor 😉
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