Repairing large terracotta pot
Discussion
This is a large, hand made terracotta pot of sentimental value. It got blown over in the recent wind and I plan to put it back together.
Typically, I'd use a two part epoxy but it's going to be a difficult task to hold parts as they cure so I would need to do the mend in multiple, slow stages.
What I'd like to explore is whether there are more modern glue solutions these days such as gorilla glue polyurethane that could be used?
I was also pondering a light grp layup on the inside once rebuild so as to add a bit of strength back but the pot won't ever be used again for planting without finding a liner.
Typically, I'd use a two part epoxy but it's going to be a difficult task to hold parts as they cure so I would need to do the mend in multiple, slow stages.
What I'd like to explore is whether there are more modern glue solutions these days such as gorilla glue polyurethane that could be used?
I was also pondering a light grp layup on the inside once rebuild so as to add a bit of strength back but the pot won't ever be used again for planting without finding a liner.
How big is the pot? Can you create a big pile of sand to lay it in while each stage of gluing cures? Alternatively use tape to hold the bits in alignment as you glue it.
Finally if you do put a grip skin on the sindie you shouldn’t need a liner to protect any plants as once properly cured the GRP is inert and won’t leach anything nasty into the soil
Finally if you do put a grip skin on the sindie you shouldn’t need a liner to protect any plants as once properly cured the GRP is inert and won’t leach anything nasty into the soil
Pic would help but a 5minute pu should work, if you can hold the parts together by hand so the expanding foam doesn’t force the components apart, not sure if you’re after Ming vase levels of invisible repair. I’d damp down the pieces, pu is moisture curing and I imagine the terracotta is quite porous and if you haven’t used pu before wear gloves, if you get it on your hands it’s not coming off for a couple of days, if you get it on your clothes, it’s not coming off, period.
simon_harris said:
How big is the pot? Can you create a big pile of sand to lay it in while each stage of gluing cures? Alternatively use tape to hold the bits in alignment as you glue it.
Finally if you do put a grip skin on the sindie you shouldn’t need a liner to protect any plants as once properly cured the GRP is inert and won’t leach anything nasty into the soil
It's about 3ft tall. Quite a few pieces hence why it'll be more complex and best done in stages. Finally if you do put a grip skin on the sindie you shouldn’t need a liner to protect any plants as once properly cured the GRP is inert and won’t leach anything nasty into the soil
wolfracesonic said:
^Hence why I said hold then together by hand to prevent this, it’s pu glue we’re talking about, not trying to stop lava coming out of a volcano!
You've witnessed my attempts at using PU glue then? YMMV, but unless firmly clamped or fastened by other means I've had no luck at all using it.hidetheelephants said:
You've witnessed my attempts at using PU glue then? YMMV, but unless firmly clamped or fastened by other means I've had no luck at all using it.Gassing Station | Homes, Gardens and DIY | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff