crystalline silica? sand? Zinsser® Skid Tex® is this usable?

crystalline silica? sand? Zinsser® Skid Tex® is this usable?#379374

By Hang -  Wed Apr 28, 2021 3:27 pm
Location:  Brooklyn, NY - Zone 7b
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- Wed Apr 28, 2021 3:27 pm #379374

So i have this left over sand from when i was using it to mix with paint for non slip....
just curious if its usable on VFTs?

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Re: crystalline silica? sand? Zinsser® Skid Tex® is this usable?#379382

By Matt -  Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:10 pm
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- Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:10 pm #379382

Sure looks like pure silica, so I'd guess it would be fine to use. However, it looks to be 30 grit or maybe 20 grit which is a bit small to be ideal. I've used both in the past, along with 12 grit, and the plants prefer 12 grit. 20 grit works OK but 30 grit is a bit too fine and seems to actually increase compaction of the soil rather than help break it up.

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Re: crystalline silica? sand? Zinsser® Skid Tex® is this usable?#379388

By Hang -  Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:55 pm
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- Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:55 pm #379388

Matt wrote: ↑Wed Apr 28, 2021 6:10 pm Sure looks like pure silica, so I'd guess it would be fine to use. However, it looks to be 30 grit or maybe 20 grit which is a bit small to be ideal. I've used both in the past, along with 12 grit, and the plants prefer 12 grit. 20 grit works OK but 30 grit is a bit too fine and seems to actually increase compaction of the soil rather than help break it up.

Ah okay, guess I'll save it for my next repaint

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