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422 plumber · 12-26-2009, 04:40 PM

I wrap duct tape around the cans, then make a strap out of twisted tape for it. We call this a "purse." Then you clamp a pony clamp thru the hammer hole in the top step of your ladder and drape the handle of your "purse" over the clamp.

OldSchool · 01-31-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kellybhutchings

how do you clean excess silicone. I am talking about silicone not tub and tile caulk.

Any paint thinner works great

JK949 · 02-01-2010, 06:35 PM

Any tips for smoother concrete patches?

PLUMB TIME · 02-01-2010, 06:38 PM

[quote=JK949;95316]Any tips for smoother concrete patches?[/quote

Go back a couple hours later and re-trowl(sp.?) the cream on top

TheMaster · 02-01-2010, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JK949

Any tips for smoother concrete patches?

Wait until it almost hardens up and spray it with a water bottle and float it out. Dont over work the concrete or it will work the water and the rocks to the top.....also having alittle dry portland cement or topping mix on hand helps somtimes to sprinkle around if you have a bad spot,neither have rocks in it.

tooslow · 02-25-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by JK949

Any tips for smoother concrete patches?

If you use ready mix in a bag add a shovel of cement per bag to richen it up, tamp well to bring the fines to the top, float smooth and trowel at the right time (only trial and error can teach you this).

PlumbingTheCape · 03-01-2010, 05:11 AM

silicone is great, putty is like using windows 3.1

RealLivePlumber · 03-01-2010, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by PlumbingTheCape

silicone is great, putty is like using windows 3.1

Again with this????????

Plumber Jeremy · 03-09-2010, 01:25 PM

I use paint thinner.

niteowl · 03-09-2010, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JK949

Any tips for smoother concrete patches?

we use test plug cement from the supply house. amasing stuff-sets in about twice the time of hydraulic cement. dries hard and is reenterable
if needed. patch holes on outside of house around your new pipies-wet sponge off-5 mimutes later run water over repair-looks smoooooooth. you can add sand if you need a sand finish. of course this will only work if its not snowing out-burrrrrrrrrrrr. thank the lord i live south florida.

12-26-2009, 04:40 PM	#191
422 plumber soccer mom Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gardner, Il. Posts: 2,970 My Photos	glue and primer set-up I wrap duct tape around the cans, then make a strap out of twisted tape for it. We call this a "purse." Then you clamp a pony clamp thru the hammer hole in the top step of your ladder and drape the handle of your "purse" over the clamp. __________________ Just a sinner saved by grace

03-01-2010, 05:11 AM	#197
PlumbingTheCape Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 86 My Photos	silicone is great, putty is like using windows 3.1 __________________ Darren Bosman -Plumbers done chew their nails- http://www.plumbingthecape.co.za http://www.bosmanplumbing.com http://www.bosmandrains.com

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02-01-2010, 06:35 PM	#193
JK949 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South O.C., CA Posts: 676 My Photos	Any tips for smoother concrete patches?

02-01-2010, 06:38 PM	#194
PLUMB TIME Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 628 My Photos	[quote=JK949;95316]Any tips for smoother concrete patches?[/quote Go back a couple hours later and re-trowl(sp.?) the cream on top

03-09-2010, 01:25 PM	#199
Plumber Jeremy Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 11 My Photos	I use paint thinner.