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Ive heard that cement-based coatings sometimes crack or crumble after they dry. What can I do to prevent this from happening to me?

April 26, 2017cement-based coatings crack crumble dry happening heard

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Ive heard that cement-based coatings sometimes crack or crumble after they dry. What can I do to prevent this from happening to me?

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Coatings may crack or crumble if too much water or too much cement is used in making the mix, so be sure and measure carefully and mix thoroughly. Also, you should dampen the wall before you apply your first coat, and then again between coats.