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Sealing ytong nests?

Started By FelixTheAnter , Today, 2:18 AM

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#1 Offline FelixTheAnter - Posted Today, 2:18 AM

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I've built quite a few ytong nests over the years and I always have the problem of them creating dust after a while. It happens less when they're well-painted, but still does happen. I've heard it's possible to seal them so this doesn't happen, anyone know how?

#2 Offline Ants_Dakota - Posted Today, 4:17 AM

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You can use spray on rubber; Crystals recommended that to keep the moisture in.

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#3 Offline TheGamblingAnt - Posted Today, 9:09 AM

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I just made one a couple weeks ago and I used plasti dip spray can on the bottom and sides and now no water leaks through at all. I put on like 3 coats. Plasti dip is nice too cause if you want to take it off it just peels right off unlike paint.