Guest Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Hi All, I need to spackle over some foam but traditional spackle in Australia is too dry for this job... it just won't stick to it very well... I need something with a consistency more like cake frosting.. (all I could think of to explain consistency lol)... Does anyone have any suggestions? Generic terms would be most helpful rather than brands (but I'll take anything) so I can find an Aussie equivalent. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Have you tried thinning the spackle with water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 What about Caulking? There are several different types. Is it Styrofoam? This stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Durham's Water Putty is a powder that is mixed with water to any consistency you like. In Australia its Agnew's Water Putty, Multi-purpose Filler. People usually add glue to the mix - you can also add water-based paint for some color... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbytsdy Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 44 minutes ago, KathieB said: Have you tried thinning the spackle with water? Or paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 22, 2017 Share Posted April 22, 2017 I had some luck thinning too-dry premixed spackle with white glue (Elmer's all-purpose). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Great suggestions! I knew you guys would come through for me! Extra points to @mesp2k Mike for finding me an Australian product!... I'm not sure my spackle will mix well with anything but I'll give it a try... also going to try the caulking and I'm off to the hardware to get some of that water putty.. because I have a tree I want to make too and I read on Otterine's blog that she uses it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I love using texture paste from art supply stores. But it's pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 My 1st time using Water Putty - I made (pancake batter) river rocks: Using an eye-dropper I added water to the mix drop by drop 'til I got the consistency I wanted, also stirred in a bit of white glue. Using the same eye-dropper, I plopped puddles of batter down on the sample board. Notice the foil as a disposable container - do not dump this stuff down the drain. I think Brae [Otterine] asked me about this & thought to use it for her tree bark... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 2 hours ago, mesp2k said: My 1st time using Water Putty - I made (pancake batter) river rocks: Using an eye-dropper I added water to the mix drop by drop 'til I got the consistency I wanted, also stirred in a bit of white glue. Using the same eye-dropper, I plopped puddles of batter down on the sample board. Notice the foil as a disposable container - do not dump this stuff down the drain. I think Brae [Otterine] asked me about this & thought to use it for her tree bark... Those (pancake) river rock tiles are adorable ... Such a great idea! But now I want pancakes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Samusa said: But now I want pancakes! ...will they be ready in about 17 hours? Oh an' I'll need a ride from the airport. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 What????? NO IHOP in England? ??? Oh the sorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormwoodz Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I've never used spackle, this has got me intrigued and perhaps I will give it a try. Sorry for the noob question, but if I understood the diference between spackle and other plaster products is that 'glue' is added to the mix? Can it be sanded when dry? I am trying to think of an alternative to using foam/celulose based stuff for my ceillings, not sure if I should try this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooder85 Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 I would try making a thick chalk paint, kill 2 birds with one stone. the recipe i use for furniture is 2 cups latex paint to 2 tablespoons plaster to 1 tbsp water.. if you upped the plaster to maybe 4 and a bit more water.. it should work. the paint will thicken, but slowly, so it will give you time to work with it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 4 hours ago, wormwoodz said: I've never used spackle, this has got me intrigued and perhaps I will give it a try. Sorry for the noob question, but if I understood the diference between spackle and other plaster products is that 'glue' is added to the mix? Can it be sanded when dry? I am trying to think of an alternative to using foam/celulose based stuff for my ceillings, not sure if I should try this. Yes, Ashley, you can sand spackle when it is THOROUGHLY dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormwoodz Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 2 hours ago, havanaholly said: Yes, Ashley, you can sand spackle when it is THOROUGHLY dry. Thanks I went and bought a small bucket today, will try on a spare piece of wood first. Package says dry time 24-48 hours, to be safe I'll leave it for 2 days before sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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