Fountain Restoration with Stain and Sealer

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Fountain Restoration with Stain and Sealer

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Күн бұрын

Thanks for watching this video. We learned a lot refinishing this fountain and hope you learned something, too. See links below to everything I used on this project. Hit me up in the comments with any questions you have. Thanks again!
Amazon affiliate links:
Stain Spray Can - Earth Brown - amzn.to/34NslkX
SuperSeal, Matt Finish (Wet Look) - amzn.to/3ivHNdN
LED Submersible Lights - amzn.to/3pkKyzT
Syphoning Tube with Valve - amzn.to/2TxeeOf
Pumice Stone Sticks - amzn.to/3uQBsMj
Sponge Brushes / popsicles ;) - amzn.to/34LDrHa
Paper Roll for Masking - amzn.to/3wWqDK7
Painter's Tape - amzn.to/3vWYwKS
0:00 Intro
1:06 Test stain over calcium
1:24 Calcium removal
1:41 Drain the fountain
2:41 Mask off surroundings
2:53 Stain and seal used
3:15 Apply stain 1st coat
4:57 1st Stain complete
5:10 2nd Stain complete
5:43 Blotch and blending
6:34 3rd Stain complete
7:02 Apply sealer 1st coat
7:24 1st seal complete
7:44 2nd seal complete
8:03 LED lights
8:17 Final results

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@2Ryled 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I've never seen a siphon tube thank you!!!!

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

That's great. Thanks for watching!

@davidriddick4905 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Best fountain maintenance video out there. Thank you for your clear instructions and tips!

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@celsojoven3525 2 жыл бұрын

Daraga church

@yotube1ful 5 күн бұрын

Good job

@l8nytcmpny 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Just what I was looking for, Thanks for saving me from the wrong path

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

That's great news and good luck with your project. Thanks for watching!

@raechelyndawn2580 4 ай бұрын

That is amazing. I have a smaller fountain that sits on my balcony and I’m going to do this! Thanks for the great video! You were an amazing teacher. ❤

@HowTo-D2 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for much for the kind words. Good luck on your project, I'm sure it will turn out great.

@arielcrane1990 Жыл бұрын

This video has motivated me to try & restore my fountain myself! I just moved into a townhouse & the fountain is beautiful but so dirty & worst of all the fountain can’t get any power for some reason after years of running but I’m planning on restoring it myself & planting succulents in it since I can’t use it as a fountain. Thank you for the inspiration!!

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

That is awesome! Good luck to you on your project and thanks for watching.

@TheBriiana21 Жыл бұрын

It looks beautiful. Very vintage looking

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@jc2091 2 жыл бұрын

Came out great 👍 Lights in water were cool also

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@John-mh6mi Жыл бұрын

Makes me want one. Great job!

@gloriarestrepo8667 Жыл бұрын

GOOD JOB!

@jimwalker76 Жыл бұрын

Great video, I'm needing to do this to my very large fountain. Thank you

@brucehigton4762 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! We used a black seal and after 7 years it is starting to peel off. We will go this direction now. Many thanks. Great job.

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Good luck with your new project!

@sallydeppe8575 3 ай бұрын

Basically, the patina is gone. European old fountains are gorgeous. Your ended looking shiny. Great job. I want to refurbish mine to look old patina. I'l need to find a different product.

@HowTo-D2 2 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching. Agreed, the seal coat can come in glossy or matte, depending on the look and finish that is desired. Good luck on your fountain.

@dandccantrell9777 11 ай бұрын

I would love an update-how did the stain and seal hold up to a couple years of use? We’re about to restain/seal ours because the rampant algae growth keeps eating away the concrete coloring after only a year

@debfish192 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Can’t wait sit to do my fountain!

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun! Thanks for watching.

@candacepitts2447 Жыл бұрын

Very detailed video. Thank you for sharing your experience of maintaining your fountain. I've definitely enjoyed and gotten some great ideas from watching. Continue to be blessed.

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching and good luck with your project.

@billiericks3293 2 жыл бұрын

I have a leak someplace so will be switching out the hose and doing some pre work before this stage of facelift. I am having trouble finding the supplies. Enjoyed your presentation. We have heavy minerals in water as well.

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Best of luck with your project, Billie!

@loveonthespectrum3797 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Super helpful!

@HowTo-D2 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@candacelacy1564 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!! I am needing to repair a crack in my huge bowl concrete fountain, and I am SO glad I found Your video!, I will of course need to repaint/stain mine After the repair and I was really Not wanting to have to use bright blue Pool paint 🤦🏼‍♀️ mine is the verde green and black appearance originally. So I will definitely be checking out the stain you used to see if it comes in the color I would like, but if not; I’ll gladly choose your earthy brown stain over pool paint. Fabulous Results!! Instructions and product links are 🏆🥇 in My book, Just Huge Thank You for Sharing this!!

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck on your project and thanks for watching.

@dinawagner5868 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely gorgeous!

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@JanieP53 Жыл бұрын

Amazing result! Nice job!

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@bryanj7063 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! this was a great informative video. It’s given me Inspiration to refinish my fountain.

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Thank you for watching and best of luck on your project.

@paigethomas3473 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Extremely helpful for my current fountain restoration project. Question: Where did you find the stain in a can? I can only find gallon bottles, and I imagine the spray can would be much faster for the 4 tiers I’m working with

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching. Glad this video helped. I am looking online and I see the issue you are having. Not sure but it appears the spray cans are now hard to find. To be honest I would prefer the liquid stain in a bottle instead of the spray can. Reason being is that the spray can is foamy, which is not an issue, but the liquid stain can be rolled brushed on a little easier. Make sure to go with a concrete stain for outdoor use and not paint. My suggestion, you might try buying a smaller bottle as a test sample and try it on the back side or underneath where nobody will see. Just to test it until you are comfortable with the results. Hope this helps. Good luck with your project!

@susanmaloy1778 10 ай бұрын

Looks great!!!

@HowTo-D2 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@irmadecandia6994 2 жыл бұрын

Impressive! I’m motivated now😁

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Good luck with your project.

@tmlovesJesus 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Thank you for this info/instruction video!!!!

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@maryzucker4099 Жыл бұрын

I used yourr video to restore my fountain and it Looks awesome .

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

Oh I'm so happy for you. Glad your fountain restoration went well. Thanks for watching and take care!

@jaydubya4727 Жыл бұрын

Great job! Thanks for the tips and for sharing.

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

Sure thing. Thanks for watching!

@stevenkasinger3674 Жыл бұрын

Yes, a great job for sharing tips and details! Thank you!

@yulegurreau3346 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Good luck with your project!

@cagjohnso 2 жыл бұрын

Great job and very good video explanation of process

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

@gabrielmariscal9554 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work - Thank you for the tips!

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

@michaelvargas5815 2 жыл бұрын

Great job bro 💯

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 💯

@jasonchampion9932 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!!✌️👍💯

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@bradlym4 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. I have a beautiful elephant head fountain that needs cleaning and repainting. The back of the fountain the that elephant head is mounted to is black and the elephant head is painted gold. I hope I get it looking at least half as good as the job you have done restoring yours. I am in no way a handyman. I live in Australia so will have to see what products I can get locally.

@HowTo-D2 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the comment. I'm sure your refinish project will go well. Best of luck to you.

@janeensmith8313 2 жыл бұрын

Bravo! Great job! And you saved yourself a boat load of $$$. :)

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, thankfully. Paying someone to do this is just sooo expensive. Glad you liked the video, thanks for watching!

@ayocindyloo21 3 ай бұрын

Looks super pretty😍 can you stain it a different color?

@HowTo-D2 2 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely. There are typically many stain color options. Thanks for watching!

@kanegs1 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful...great job!

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@samanthachapman06 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!! Thank you so much for sharing! My fountain condition is exactly like yours..hope to get similar results!

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Samantha. Best of luck on your project!

@collinsdomain 2 ай бұрын

Love it. After 2 years now how does it hold up?

@HowTo-D2 2 ай бұрын

The refinish lasted pretty well for about 2.5 years. I just did another refinish to touch up recently. The calcium in our area is just so heavy. For areas with less calcium I would imagine the finish lasting a lot longer. Thanks for watching.

@Chgogal1 2 жыл бұрын

Love it.

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@vixen8054 2 жыл бұрын

Wow 👌!!! Great job and super helpful

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

@markzurlo1787 2 жыл бұрын

great job man, this turned out perfect.

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

@yho5071 Жыл бұрын

Love it!

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

So glad, thanks for watching!

@edfritz Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I am trying to accomplish with a very similar fountain suffering from hardwater calcium build up. I would recommend to first use VINEGAR and a wire brush to remove the calcium buildup. This got mine back down to the base concrete. But, my fountain also seems to have had the water leach through the concrete and ultimately caused some of the surface to disolve or chip away. So, I have some stained concrete and some plain concrete showing. I think I can use layering and blotting to help mask those areas. Thanks for the wonderful video!

@mikemcmillen1253 Жыл бұрын

Yo Ed, what acidity % level vinegar did you use? Regular household vinegar is 5% and I’m thinking that won’t do the trick. Amazon has a variety of vinegars with different acidity levels, thoughts?

@edfritz Жыл бұрын

@@mikemcmillen1253 Mike, I just used regular household vinegar from the grocery store in a spray bottle. I used that with a brass wire brush. I gave it a thorough coating of vinegar and let it sit for a few minutes as it fizzed and bubbled. I gave it another spray and then used the wire brush to help break down some of the thicker build-up. I gave it a rinse with some water and then repeated the spraying and brushing once more for good measure. In my case, I was able to get most of the calcium off and out of the nooks and crannies, although a whitish "stain" still coats some of the concrete it doesn't appear that any calcium is to blame. I did let it dry and sprayed more vinegar on the white area, but I don't see any acid/base reaction (bubbling and fizzing), it may simply be the salt residue from combining an acid and base on a very porous surface. I may try to use a power washer to see if that will clear it up more, but I may just start applying the stain over it instead. WARNING: Don't use CLR! It says on the label not to use it on colored concrete, stone, marble, etc...I think that is just too strong of an acid. If you use stronger vinegar you may want to spot-test it first. CLR is very strong and you should be careful what you use it on. Although, vinegar is pretty safe (you can even drink it). I also used it straight without watering it down any. I hope that helps you! Calcium is tough stuff when it's hard and dry but it doesn't hold up to vinegar well at all. Oh, and you may want to give your project a good water rinse afterward so the Ph of the surface is neutral and doesn't interfere with the coatings or color. Best of luck!

@mikemcmillen1253 Жыл бұрын

@@edfritz Thanks, for Ph neutral, just rinsed with water?

@edfritz Жыл бұрын

@@mikemcmillen1253 Yeah, water will neutralize enough, but you can add a little baking soda to it for good measure. I'm okay with a good sense, though. They also sell products to do the same thing, but really just adding a little baking soda into a spray bottle of water and you accomplish the same thing.

@pebbles820 Ай бұрын

I can’t seem to find the concrete stain spray anywhere. Are there any other suggestions you might have?

@patrickangert4932 7 ай бұрын

Good Morning, Where did you purchase the Rustoleum semi-transparent spray for the concrete? Thanks Pat

@angelafuller3560 3 ай бұрын

Hi there, this is brilliant. Thank you for sharing. How do I find the links for the products?

@HowTo-D2 2 ай бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching. I have links to products in the description of the video. Hope this helps!

@patrickangert4932 7 ай бұрын

There are no stores that carry the rust-oleum semi-transparent concrete spray in brown or any color for that matter. Can you share where you purchased this spray paint? Thanks…

@marthaelliott8722 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and I really want to try this; however, I cannot find this product anywhere. Not even online. Can only find in 1 Gallon cans.

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

I am looking online and I see the issue you are having. Not sure but it appears the spray cans with that color are no longer available and Amazon changed the product at the same link I had to a clear type. To be honest I would prefer the liquid stain in a bottle instead of the spray can if I had to do it all over again. Reason being is that the spray can is foamy, which is not an issue, but the liquid stain can be rolled brushed on a little easier. I would recommend going with a concrete stain for outdoor use (and not paint). You might try buying a smaller bottle as a test sample and try it on the back side or underneath where nobody will see. Just to test it until you are comfortable with the results. Hope this helps. Good luck with your project!

@EzekielsCall Жыл бұрын

They say you should use distilled or filtered water for fountains to avoid mineral buildups and to cut back on algae. I know it can be super time consuming to fill a fountain using a bucket & filtered water, or gallons of distilled water , but maybe you won't have to do this restoration thing again if you do? I imagine if you keep allowing the minerals to build up, over time you would lose whatever details your fountain has , as it would get almost impossible to sand it down enough. That's really cool though. I like that these paints say they won't peel or chip and that they look like natural stone. I wonder if I can get resin paints that look like limestone. I bought a small Resin fountain, and within days it was peeling... I almost returned it, (and I did buy another to replace it, but now I will prob keep both) but they want you to pay the shipping and a restocking fee, even though it was their fault due to a defective product. Thanks for showing this. It gives me hope that maybe I can restore mine, even though it isn't concrete. Maybe I can even make it look better than the mfg did.

@judyrodriguez6714 2 жыл бұрын

I have a small shell shaped fountain base that is painted dark green. It needs some sprucing up to enhance the boy & girl w umbrella statue on top . What would you suggest to prep & use to paint. I believe oil based paint was used before. I appreciate your help! Anyway I can send a picture for your input? Thanks!

@TJ-hh2ep 2 жыл бұрын

GREAT FINISH I BET IT LOOKS BETTER NOW THAN WHEN IT WAS BRAND NEW WITH AN OLD ANTIQUE FINISH LOOK WHERE CANNI BUY THE STAIN AND SEALER ?

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Ha, yes it sure does actually. Thank you for watching!

@dangnguyen9137 11 ай бұрын

U r awesome

@nancywalker2168 10 ай бұрын

What is that water siphon that you used to siphon the water out of you fountain called and where can I buy one? I liked your video very much! Very clear instructions on how to.

@HowTo-D2 10 ай бұрын

I provided a link in the description of the video. Thanks for watching!

@grubalcava Жыл бұрын

Question: Has the sealer started to get white or change at all? Would you still use the same sealer to protect it or would you recommend something else? I'm about to seal mine... Just wanted to make sure it's still remembered.

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

In my area the calcium is so heavy in the water that I did a touch up of the stain and sealer about a year and a half after this video. In the areas where the sealer had no calcium deposits it still looked fine.

@twentyone177 9 ай бұрын

amazing! how did this hold up with time? :)

@dilipmachikar9955 2 жыл бұрын

खुप.सुंदर.कला👌👌👌👍👏

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

धन्यवाद ❤️

@BobZajac 4 ай бұрын

I have the same issue with my three tier fountain. Our water is terrible. Did the calcium build up come back? Is there a way to help prevent it from overrunning again?

@HowTo-D2 4 ай бұрын

Hi there, yes unfortunately the calcium continues to build up. I occasionally take a Brillo / scouring pad to wipe away the build up. It's sort of my regular maintenance in between re-sealing periods. I will usually reseal once every couple years so long as I go out and do a wipe down once every couple weeks or so. Thanks for watching, and for the comment.

@sjnaidoo1756 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Your work is amazing. I have a cement statue which I wish to bring to life using your colour tones. Please advise me on the colours materials and technique to obtain this effect. I love the majestic look. Brilliant.

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching. I would recommend using any concrete stain, either in spray or in a bottle. For mine I chose an earth tone brown color. If you want a glossy finish similar to the one I used you'll need a good stain sealer. The stain and sealer I chose was for outdoor use. If you are unsure of the result you can always try a test stain and seal on an area that is not visible, such as the bottom of the statue. There isn't any magic to it, just jump right in and have fun with it. I wish you well and good luck on your project.

@NirmalaDeviG 10 күн бұрын

Hi Sir how to get rid of algae? Thanks

@bryankirkland8680 4 ай бұрын

Did this turn white over time . I have a sealer that failed and surface turning white. Xylene helps to get rid of the white but it comes back . I am in the market for a new sealer and was wondering if this one holds up

@HowTo-D2 4 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for the comment. Yes unfortunately the calcium continues to build up. I occasionally take a Brillo / scouring pad to wipe away the build up. It's sort of my regular maintenance in between re-sealing periods. I will usually reseal once every couple years so long as I go out and do a wipe down once every couple weeks or so. Thanks for watching!

@henriettakehoe2576 2 жыл бұрын

You did a wonderful job, looks great like a professional job! I am going to try to do it to my fountain. Thanks

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Good luck on your project.

@carriedanley8962 3 жыл бұрын

How long did this project take you from start to finish?

@HowTo-D2 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Carrie, thanks for watching. I did everything over the course of two days. I added the water on the third day. Since there was dry time in between applications of the three stain coats and two sealer coats I thought it best to let it dry pretty well before adding water. I think it will all depend on how many coats you will need. You may be able to do this faster if fewer coats are needed for your project. Hope this helps.

@susanmaloy1778 10 ай бұрын

Chris, did you purchase cool or warm lights? You did a great job!

@HowTo-D2 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I went with warm lights.

@j3al3yi3oy5 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice, just wondering are fish friendly paint? Thanks

@smittyman8170 Жыл бұрын

OK I’m in Boise, Idaho and the stores don’t stock concrete stain much. Home Depot sort of has one gallon but no big deal. Would you change your mind on the matte Finnish sealer to the WET LOOK or you still like the Matte look?

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

Hi there, Smitty Man. Both the wet look or matte will look great. Thanks for watching and good luck on your project!

@dave01981 2 жыл бұрын

How soon after did you add the new water to the fountain? Also after the sealer did you have to raise off anything before adding new water?

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching! I actually let it dry until the next day. I added water mid day the next day so I would say it was about 18 hours of dry time. However, the sealer I used only needed about 4-6 hours to dry but I felt better to give it more time. I would just double check the recommendations listed on the bottle of your sealer. Hope this helps!

@henriettakehoe2576 2 жыл бұрын

You have inspired me to try this on my fountain. Question for you regarding the hardwired pump. Did you paint the inside of the fountain where the water is stored? In the basin my hardwired pump sits along with a stop for the hardwired light. How did you paint around these items?

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Henrietta, thanks for your comment. Yes I did a little staining on the inside as well but not as much as the exterior area. I didn't put as much on that area because it would be filled with water and you can't really appreciate the color in the basin anyway. So I think I only did one coat of stain on the inside and sealed it as well. I put the pump inside a large ziplock bag (but any plastic bag would do) and used some tape to tie (seal) the top of the bag to the cord. Just to keep the stain and seal off of the pump and cord. It did dangle there and did touch the wet stain and seal but it was in the plastic bad and didn't harm anything. I moved the bag around a little while it dried. Hope this helps. Good luck on your project!

@dyancollner895 2 жыл бұрын

My fountain was painted all black. How can i remove it and make it have more tecture

@ethelirvin4718 Жыл бұрын

PLEASE CAN YOU TELL ME IF I CAN USE THIS ON A STONE URN. I WILL SURELY APPRECIATE YOUR ANSWER.

@rtaylor3350 2 жыл бұрын

I want my 2 tier water fountain to look like light gray cement to match what I have, will the same product in clear do the same seal protection? Will it seal over Rustoleum outdoor paint? I'm trying to make it easier to wipe the bowl clean rather than using a scrub brush and bleach twice a summer if the water additives don't get rid of it. I also want to seal all my garden pedestals and 2 cement benches the same way. So the Rustoleum product in the spray is different than the large square can?

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching. In terms of the sealer, you should be able to apply that to whatever natural concrete you have to provide a nice water barrier. The water will bead up and run off nicely and should help with wipe downs. In terms of using outdoor paint on fountains and concrete, most of my experience has been with staining but also from what I've learned through online research it is best to try various staining techniques instead of actual paint with this type of water application. I am always a huge fan of trying a test spot first. I would recommend testing it on an area of your fountain that is not really visible, such as at the back or the underside. Use the stain, paint sealer, etc. as you would like to try and give it a test run to see how it performs after running water over it many times. Hope this helps. Best of luck with your projects.

@patrickangert4932 7 ай бұрын

I found the submersible led lights on Amazon but no such luck on the spray paint…

@marybagarella4301 2 жыл бұрын

Can you give me the link for the siphon attachment on Amazon? Great video! I have hope for my two fountains!

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, Mary. Thanks for watching. Here is a link to the one I used. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072LN1T1W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A28LTSBHZBR2X8&th=1

@thirstbuster78 Жыл бұрын

Looks great. Any update on how it's holding up? Thanks

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

After about a year of use the calcium build up returned on the surface. So I repeated the process in my video and it worked out well again. Thanks for watching and have a great day.

@thirstbuster78 Жыл бұрын

@HowTo-D2 Nice, I appreciate the reply! I'm doing the same on my fountains, did one yesterday.

@bigcaddy3 11 ай бұрын

where can you get one like that?

@poopycarrierllc3447 Жыл бұрын

Looks great too bad you can’t make a little pond in the dirt area underneath for fish

@debbiebledsoe3206 2 жыл бұрын

Did it still look good 1 yr later?

@kattzzzfl 2 жыл бұрын

The paint has worn off my bfs fountain I keep running year round. Time to dye/paint!

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Hope your project goes well. Thanks for watching!

@flackpickle3707 2 жыл бұрын

How do u prevent water leakage from the fountain

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

If a fountain has a good solid basin with no cracks it should not leak. If yours is leaking you may need to repair any cracked areas so that no water will seep out. If there is a leak in a hidden area you may want to try putting on some Flex Seal. That stuff hardens like rubber and will create a great water barrier. Hope this helps.

@belleyouthenhancement5790 3 жыл бұрын

How many cans of the Stain Spray did you end up using? I'm in Canada and I can't just walk in the store to get it so wonder if one can will do. Mine fountain is a bit bigger than the one you refinished. Thanks.

@HowTo-D2 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching. I used two cans with just a little left over in the second can. That gave me three full coats for the size of my fountain. The dimensions of my fountain: 5ft tall (152cm) x 4ft (122cm) at the widest point and the basin is 2ft deep (61cm). Hope this helps.

@ethelirvin4718 Жыл бұрын

YOU HAVE DONE SUCH A GREAT, AWESOME, BEAUTIFUL FININSH ON YOUR FOUNTAIN. JUST AWESOME.

@TheAlioop16 Жыл бұрын

Is the sealer required step?

@brucekhosrozadeh3778 Жыл бұрын

Great job. I have a fountain with that same exact finish. Do you remember what color stain you used?

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

The stain color I used was called Earth Brown. Good luck on your project and thanks for watching!

@mikemcmillen1253 Жыл бұрын

No chemicals used for prep? TSP, acid wash, etc.?

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

@@mikemcmillen1253 Nope, none of that. I didn’t want to use any harsh chemicals that would run off in the yard or gutters. The entire process was what you see in the video. Thanks for watching!

@PrettyGoodLookin 4 ай бұрын

Soda blast.

@baker1389 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if the sealer is ok for birds? wanting to redo a birdbath.

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I'm not sure. The label on the sealer doesn't say. You may want to contact the manufacturer to be sure. Thanks for watching and hope your project goes well.

@vijyaychettri7451 4 ай бұрын

Bro I have my own foundation their is paint I want to remove

@AT-ku9wz 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your spray????????

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

It appears the spray cans with that color are no longer available and Amazon changed the product at the same link I had to a clear type. To be honest I would prefer the liquid stain in a bottle instead of the spray can if I had to do it all over again. Reason being is that the spray can is foamy, which is not an issue, but the liquid stain can be rolled brushed on a little easier. I would recommend going with a concrete stain for outdoor use (and not paint). You might try buying a smaller bottle as a test sample and try it on the back side or underneath where nobody will see. Just to test it until you are comfortable with the results. Hope this helps. Good luck with your project!

@AT-ku9wz 2 жыл бұрын

@@HowTo-D2 Thank you very much

@mamahines 2 жыл бұрын

is this paint and sealer safe for birds

@stephenjohnson600 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like its been about a year now since your video. How is your stain project holding up.. Thanks

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, thanks for watching! Since I have heavy calcium in the water in my area I must re-stain and seal at least once per year.

@davidrios3659 Жыл бұрын

👍🏽

@SuperWoodyboy Жыл бұрын

Lime-A-way

@bornyesterday9057 2 жыл бұрын

Did you try pressure washing before doing this?

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Not with a professional pressure washer, just a high pressure nozzle on garden hose.

@gloriarestrepo8667 Жыл бұрын

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE DIVICE FOR DRAW THE WATER ? THANKS

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

Hi there! It's called a shaker siphoning tube. I have a link in the description. Thanks for watching!

@pradipbulsara9263 2 жыл бұрын

How does it look now?

@angelenekenny3205 2 жыл бұрын

What pump capacity did u use?

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Angelene, here is the pump I used. Thanks for watching! www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072LN1T1W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A28LTSBHZBR2X8&th=1

@lynnburgess7940 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you find the waterproof lights?

@HowTo-D2 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Lynn, I found them on Amazon under the name AGPTEK 24x LED Submersible. I put a link in the description of the video. Good luck on your project.

@socalfamilyfan53 2 жыл бұрын

Do they have a timer feature or do you physically have to turn them off and on?

@lynnburgess7940 2 жыл бұрын

@@socalfamilyfan53 i have the fountain plugged into an external timer

@chrisacrylics_ Жыл бұрын

It's not outrageous, passionate labor cost time. Good work matters. You just couldn't afford it at the time, and it's good to do it yourself atleast once, people arrange time differently.

@chrisacrylics_ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Great video. It gave me determination on a fountain job thank you.

@HowTo-D2 Жыл бұрын

Great comment. I agree there may be some value in hiring someone for this type of work. The issue for my situation (for this fountain), some of the labor quotes I received was about the same price as buying a brand new fountain of the same kind. That's when it really didn't make sense to me. I'm sure there are plenty of other situations where it does makes sense to hire someone. Thanks for the comment and good luck out there!