blahmeister77 asked:


I have a koi pond with a waterfall that shoots into the pond over a fake (styrofoam) rock background. The rock background is about 8′ tall, with styrofoam rocks anywhere from 1′ long to 3′ long. There are a couple problems. 1. A recent wind storm knocked some of the rocks off, they were replaced but look awful now. 2. The paint is coming off many rocks. We’ve tried replacing this with texture spray paint, but it keeps peeling off every time we turn the waterfall on. 3. We have a pool pump with 1 setting running the waterfall. The water comes out too hard, sprays everywhere rather than gently flowing into the pond. We’re lookin to replace this, but until we do we need a sturdy background that won’t fall apart and will direct the water down instead of out.

I need ideas on how to replace the rocks. I don’t want to spend lots of $. A 1-piece background would be preferable as opposed to many different pieces that need to be separately glued and screwed in.

Ideas?

Reeta

Bob N asked:


I am building a new pond, and soon after a pool, and want to make it out of concrete. I have previously used hydraulic cement to waterproof an older concrete pond but its a pain, expensive and hard to work with. I know concrete leaks water fairly fast through its porous nature. Scouring through the internet i have not found a simple way to waterproof concrete. So i need help
-Is there a cheap additive to waterproof concrete
-Would pool paint create a watertight barrier
-Is there a sealer that you add to the concrete while you mix it, or after it dries.
-Does drylok work, ive heard that it starts coming off after a few years, i want something that lasts 10+
-Is there a cement mix that is water proof and not too expensive as i plan to buy bulk cement and mix in the sand and aggregate.
If someone can answer my question it would be greatly appreciated.

Tad

Princess asked:


What materials do i need to make a pond thing like this but a lil bigger. Im thinking about 3×4 feet:

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/uimages/sf/02.07.09_WaterGarden_01.jpg

is it a plastic linning inside or some sort of water proof paint?

Brittany

C W asked:


It’s been 4 days and I would like to refill my pond, does anyone know what will happen if I do it 3 days early? The paint is fully dry to the touch.

Kettie

Kim asked:


Don’t worry its ply wood from home depot and i’m going to paint it with safe paint….my pond is six feet deep and there isn’t any obvious place they can get out…..but I have had turtles in a different slightly smaller pond before and some how beyond me they got out along the side all the time….but because this pond is bigger and I really want the best for my babies I want to make SURE they can get in and out easily…….If you want pics of the pond I’ll be happy to send it to ya…=)

Trista

Samuel S asked:


Just wondering.

Shirlene

Jasmine asked:


Hello, i have decided to build a garden pond in my back yard because my comets were getting too big for their tank, so I’ve already looked up some websites on the matter and i was just wondering aside from the construction, is there anything else i need to consider? What type of plants should i have? I might go away on holiday so will they be okay for a few weeks? Will they eat the plants? How often will I need to change or top up the water? Thanks in advance

Isin

Rocky asked:


I recently moved into a house with a big pond which holds about 5000-6000 liters but it is only 40cm deep. I am not sure if the last owners kept fish in there as it is brightly painted with waterproof paint. It is an actual pond but I’m not sure for fish. I would like to dig deeper and use liner but I cant as it is a brick / cement pond and we cant make major changed to it but a few plants. We also cant raise it.

Illa

corona75 asked:


I have a fountain that is being repaired. It will take entirely too much work to completely remove all the paint. Any chips or cracks are being repaired, but now that the pieces are about finished, I am ready to paint. The problem is that nobody can give me a definite answer about which paint will bond to cement (cast stone) as well as previously painted surfaces. I bought some pool paint from Lowe’s that recommended sanding any previously painted surfaces with 80 grit prior to using. I was going to paint this fountain with at least 3 coats of this stuff and ensure that it completely drys between application. I was also considering one last coat with a sealer, but I have no idea about that either. Will my plan work, or can you make some suggestions. I’m looking to hear from a professional in paint or painting ponds/fountains/pools. Thanks.

Edgar

Bunny asked:


I have a butyl liner in my pond which is black. My son wants to change it into a splash pool, and I was wondering if you can paint the liner? Are there any paints that adhere to butyl liners?
Thanks

Marnie