Help with fake rocks

[azmodane]

So I'm building a fake rock wall for my enclosure but im running into one major problem... I can't find the F'n grout paste.... Am I just not seeing it anywhere or what? Is there a specific name or brand? I've tried Pat Catan's Lowes Home Depot Michaels and still nothing... Please help!

 

[JeffSimpson]

It's not grout paste, it's just "grout". Look in the ceramic tile section, they will have premixed (expensive) or a 10/25lb bag of powder that you'll need to mix with water. It's much cheaper to go that route.

 

[ThyDemise]

i agree with jeff, better to go with the powder and just mix it yourself. i do my shopping at menards but it should be around the tiles in any hardware store. i use MAPEI if that helps, sanded and unsanded. i think grey is the cheapest i dont remember.

something like this
http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=5435-1295-20910&lpage=none

 

[azmodane]

alright awesome and whats the difference between the sanded and unsanded?

 

[ThyDemise]

unsanded will be smooth, sanded will be rough. ive used both and actually prefer using unsanded and just sprinkling sand on the traffic areas for better traction. but thats just me

 

[azmodane]

Alright awesome i guess i will do a lil test out on my own (dad had both lying around) and see what I prefer wasn't sure if 1 was safer or easier to use than the other

 

[kalipbean]

I think the sanded gives the rocks more character compared to the unsanded. Just my opinion