I am looking for something to seal the inside of a terra cotta bowl for a bird bath. Does this leave enough of a coat to make the bowl easy to clean?
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Hard to say...I applied it to brick and it didn't leave a noticeable finish (neither glossy nor otherwise). Seemed like it penetrated the masonry significantly, though.
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Go to: Smooth-on.com. And order , smooth- cast 300. It turns from a liquid to a solid plastic
1264867
I am sure this coating is toxic and birds will drink from a bath. I feel this could make them sick or possibly worse. I used it on brick and it did not work for me.
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Yes. But you need to be able to empty the bowl, dry it totally and let the enamel dry and harden for at least 72 hours before filling it with water if you want it to last. You can cover scratches catch-as-catch-can, but it always wears down and out, so you really have to do it right for it to look good and to last. I have never used it in the toilet, but I have used it on sinks, bathtubs and toilet parts not under water! For all those little dings and marks that have appeared and appear through the years.
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i cleaned mine before i used... but its hard to clean inside out cuz its got a screw inside that has black lubricant around it..whenever leftover ice drips to the bowl, i could see little bit of lubricant drips along with ice water. that is the cons. other than that i love it.
889828
I did not wash it completely but i clean it dish sponges, or wipes, They eat, paint on it, nothing happened, i will say it should be ok. It has a very glassy finish
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I only covered flat surfaces (counter top) so my only guess would be that since your covering something bowl shaped you'd have to constantly rotate it to keep the epoxy flowing smooth until it dried. Sorry that's just a guess though. Do they make rotisseries for things that aren't food? You could probably call the company though. I looked them up online countertopepoxy.com
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I have not used any clear coat on my projects, but they have not been exposed to much moisture, so not really a good test. Here is what is says on the label - SHAKE WELL. WEATHER AND WATER RESISTANT. ADHERES TO TERRA COTTA, CONCRETE, WOOD, ETC. DO NOT EXPOSE TO MOISTURE FOR 72 HOURS. USE 1 TO 2 COATS. SOAP AND WATER CLEAN UP.
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I've not used it to cover grout. My poor experiences listed in the review I submitted may or may not apply in your use case. I'd think of this is a coin toss situation. On the up side, due to that it's rough surface, it might actually stick to grout better than other surfaces. On the down side, you may not be able to properly clean the grout such that this stuff can stick. When I grouted my bathroom, I used a grout that was epoxy based. The clean up needed to be done immediately and was done by using water diluted white vinegar (acid). I'm not sure if this clean up method is advisable in your situation or not but it may be an option. No sealant was needed due to the epoxy and was inherently mold resistant. Alternately, if your concern is the mold on the grout, you might consider using a sealant since that's MUCH easier & quicker to do.
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I used salad bowl finish on the butcher block countertops I made and they look great. It is true it has an odor, but it isn`t much different from urethane and goes away when it dries. It dries faster than urethane and is a good tough finish that not only looks great but also is food safe. It is also easy to work with, you just wipe it on with a lint free rag. I love it.
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Easy to clean. My wife puts it in the regular wash with our other dog bedding. Our dog is incontinent and did have an accident. The inner layer looks like a plastic type of material, but I'm torn on whether it is intended to be water proof. His urine did not get to the padded shell. Not sure how it would have been if we did not intervene right away though...
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No. It is incredibly porous. There is no amount of sealing that could change that. The texture of the tile makes it nearly impossible to clean. Also, the way the tile is situated on the mesh combined with the texture/varying depths of the tile makes it incredibly difficult to grout, which is problematic. I wouldn't recommend this tile in a food prep space because it can't be cleaned - it will harbor bacteria and other debris. If use this in a shower, you will probably end up with a mold issue or other water damage. This tile would be best suited as an accent tile on a mantle, backsplash for basement bar, etc. No. It is incredibly porous. There is no amount of sealing that could change that. The texture of the tile makes it nearly impossible to clean. Also, the way the tile is situated on the mesh combined with the texture/varying depths of the tile makes it incredibly difficult to grout, which is problematic. I wouldn't recommend this tile in a food prep space because it can't be cleaned - it will harbor bacteria and other debris. If use this in a shower, you will probably end up with a mold issue or other water damage. This tile would be best suited as an accent tile on a mantle, backsplash for... » Read More No. It is incredibly porous. There is no amount of sealing that could change that. The texture of the tile makes it nearly impossible to clean. Also, the way the tile is situated on the mesh combined with the texture/varying depths of the tile makes it incredibly difficult to grout, which is problematic. I wouldn't recommend this tile in a food prep space because it can't be cleaned - it will harbor bacteria and other debris. If use this in a shower, you will probably end up with a mold issue or other water damage. This tile would be best suited as an accent tile on a mantle, backsplash for basement bar, etc. « Show Less
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No. Not at all. In fact it's really easy to clean. Even a wet cloth does it. I have a metal textured bowl that sits on top and I've moved it back and forth. Not a scratch.
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It has some kind of coating on top that makes it easy to clean. My some has been eating at it for the past 2 years. He also has coloured on it and painted it and it wipes clean with a wet washcloth.
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Yes it is perfect for a shallow bird bath. The first one I bought worked so well I bought another. The birds love it!
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There is non stick coating on the inside and it is easy to clean. I tend to put another bowl inside it because it is to big for 2 people. The outside is stainless steel. There's never any food on the outside so I'm not sure if it is easy to clean or not.
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I'm not sure if this will help, because I have only used my defroster in my bird bath, but here goes. In the morning my bird bath is completely frozen solid. When I switch the heater on, it defrosts all the water in 4-5 minutes, no matter how cold it has been. I have never had it in a bucket or any other deep container, so I can't speak for that. On many very cold days you can see steam coming up from the bird bath, but I've never taken the temperature. Perhaps you could look up the website of the manufacturer and find out. I'm sure they would be happy to help. Good luck to you.
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I actually did 2 coats...but mine was just to cover a few spots of rust on the door...and be sure each coatis at least 24 hours dry because the first time the layers came off
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The fabric must have some type of protectant on it because it's pretty easy to clean. My grandson had a chocolate doughnut incident in his and my daughter said they were able to get the frosting off without a problem.