My DIY snakeroom part 2, Backgrounds. - Page 5

sharthun · 04-05-15, 10:05 AM

Wow amazing!!!

reptiledude987 · 04-05-15, 10:51 AM

Just when I think it cant look any nicer....

pinefamily · 04-05-15, 02:53 PM

Just caught this thread. I did follow your other thread for the snake room.
An amazing transformation from basic materials to a very realistic 3D background. Can I ask, did you consider using concrete render instead of the tile glue/sand combo? We've tried both, and found the render is easier and quicker to get done. Then sealed it with liquid pond sealer.

**Tsubaki** · 04-05-15, 05:27 PM

Thanks everyone!

pinefamily, i ended up not mixing any sand in with the tileglue, it was a lot easier to spread without it and the result was the same. I googled concrete render but it seems a lot grittier?

pinefamily · 04-05-15, 10:35 PM

Not really, depending how you mix up.

**Tsubaki** · 04-06-15, 01:48 AM

Alright, thx for the info! I'll make sure to look into it. Maybe for a next project

**Tsubaki** · 08-16-15, 01:07 PM

I know i know, worst contractor EVER. Good thing snakes cant file complaints.. Anyway, i am still working on these, actually pretty far with the 2nd/3rd one (Double the size of the first). Let me give you guys a quick update so you're all caught up as well. Sorry for the bad pictures, most taken at night with little lighting because i kept forgetting to take pics

Putting on the styrofoam.

After finishing the foam i used a dremel burner to fix up some spots, the 'hole' is the sensor for the thermostat, it will be barely noticeable later but still easy to replace..

Smearing on the tile-glue, yes i was Very messy this time haha.

But i cleaned it all up.

Cant wait tilll they're all done, i want to redecorate!!

Wama · 08-16-15, 01:10 PM

Helluva job...niiiiice

AlexCrazy · 08-16-15, 02:13 PM

REAL NICE JOB! gotta get started on my one! just not sure what type of wall to make.. ha ha congrats!

**Tsubaki** · 08-16-15, 10:19 PM

Thanks you 2, i just saw it was dry enough to put on the final layer before painting it all. Wish i had time but alas... work from 7 -> 7 today (and tomorrow). Because who doesnt love 12h shifts.

**millertime89** · 08-17-15, 10:37 AM

Looking great! Can't wait to see it finished!

**Tsubaki** · 08-17-15, 12:27 PM

You and me both

pinefamily · 08-18-15, 03:55 AM

Well done, Tsubaki, on an excellent job. And yes, these project are always messy.

**Tsubaki** · 09-30-15, 10:12 AM

After 3 more layers of tileglue. I painted the wall today. It took me about 5 hours to paint it, can't wait until i can add the epoxy! But i still have to sand down the wood and clean it all up.. I will finish it this week though.

I already posted this picture, but i just really wanted to show what the epoxy does to the color.

dave himself · 09-30-15, 10:42 AM

That's a first class job your doing there