Has anyone used this product for a retaining wall? I haven't physically seen it and from pictures I can't tell if it needs to be painted.
Any info would be appreciated.
Rick
Hello All,
The Chooch material is probably not strong enough to use as a stand-alone wall.
For the actual structure I would suggest using Masonite or Luan plywood and apply the chooch material as a facade.
If you are using foam as the structure make sure you use a foam-safe adhesive.
As far as painting goes, Chooch recommended if you want to lighten the factory-applied finish use Isopropyl Alcohol.
Walthers (who now owns the Chooch line) says water base acrylic paints work best as washes or painting.
For the concrete cribbing, I would lighten the concrete and darken the spaces in between- -with browns and greens- -to replicate dirt and moss between the ties.
And, don't forget...
Chooch walls
Hope this helps.
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Chooch is no longer a separate entity. They have closed, but Walthers is now carrying their products. I thank Walthers for that.
Your product description is short, but it says the product comes painted with a "base wash," and can be further painted with acrylics if desired. Although it can be used without painting.
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Thank you.