We are going to build same volumes for our bouldergym. To get a nice texture on the volumes, what kind of paint shall we use?
/Roger
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Posted 1 year ago #
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I know a couple of companies make texture paint...
Metolius, Nicros.The best texture paint I have ever seen is by Passe Montague, a canadian company based out of quebec, one of the large gyms in toronto uses it and it is amazing!!
Unfortunately I believe they were bought out by Nicros, so I'm not sure if there mix is still available.
When we built our volumes we actually used anti-slip silica sand. It comes in a bottle and you shake it on the wet paint, let the paint dry then do another coat of paint over top, it works pretty good, its super cheap and it allows you to do A lot of different colours at a low cost.
Another option is to trowel cement onto the volumes, our walls are coated with cement and the texture has been stellar for fifteen years, and you do not get any rubber marks from shoes.
Hope this helps!
Posted 1 year ago # -
Roger,
We have an awesome texture on the volumes we sell. They are professional and durable. We've been building them for 2 years and have 8 different shapes to offer. It will save you time, money and provide a much more professional product on your walls. Check us out at http://www.motavationvolumes.com
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I have been building a few volumes over the summer and learning through trial and error. Two important tips I have figured out are first make sure you cut the back edges of the volume at the right angle so they sit flush without gap.
Secondly I use bondo on the seams where the wood meets; this help protect and create texture.
Once I have the shape finished and sanded I paint with a primer and then I use acrylic paint with a fine sand like Mason sand for texture. You will have to experiment a bit with the amount of sand, but you will need less than you imagine.This is a cheaper option than commercial texture paint and you can make any color you like. I will try and post some pics of my creations (good, bad and ugly) once I get home.
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Thanks for all good advice!
Cranky, please post the pics.
I think i can learn through them.I´m going to check out the localstore that sell paint.
If any one have more advice about building volumes, I´m pleased too get them.
/Roger
Posted 1 year ago # -
Rodger
I have some pics up on shutterfly account. Take a look at the features and let me know if I can help you with your construction. send me your email if you would like.
Cranky
Posted 1 year ago # -
So lets talk mounting. How are people mounting there volumes to the wall. My boss wants us to stop using lag bolts or screw, so I have stated building base plates. I was wondering what other methods people have used.
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I built one a while back that had to have a frame because screws crack the texture on our walls. Took a few pics of the process. It was kind of a pain to get up there but not as bad as I thought it would be.
http://barndoorholds.com/blog/post/installing-the-beast
Also we have a couple volumes from Motavation and they're pretty damn nice. Half the fun for me personally though is building it.
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I built a few for the local gym and i used a french cleat on the back to hang them and a few set screws to secure them in place. Also a good idea to predrill on textured surfaces
Posted 1 year ago # -
...can we go back to the cement idea for a sec? what do you do to ensure it stays stuck to the plywood?
And is there anything special about the cement mix used for that type of application?Posted 1 year ago # -
To keep the concrete attached to the wood is tricky. It's all about the glue/epoxy that you use between the wood and concrete.
The same glue they use for stucco houses is what you are looking for. I think it is called Durabond.
Try tennis court paint, it's nice and durable.
Another medium we have used for texture is silica or the nonskid substance that is applied on stairs. It's called Sharkskin, purchased at home depot. Mix that in with some paint and away you go. I suggest you use a couple coats of polyurathane ontop of any paint you use. (let it cure for atleast 3 days) It prevents the holds from sticking to the paint on the volumes. Banging holds off with a rubber mallet sucks.
Hope this helps
Posted 1 year ago # -
Kelly Moore Aqua-Tred. That stuff is amazing! i use it on a lot of stuff, walls and mods.
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