Mike,

I only mixed the Rockhard (TM) with latex paint or primer like it suggests
on the can. It has the main advantage of patching holes in woodwork that are
going to be painted later, and eliminates the need to spot prime the repair
before finish coat. It also sands out smoother.

I am curious though that if by mixing such gypsum powder in a latex paint
the resulting putty would be more water resistant than plain old Rockhard by
itself. I don't know what else the Rockhard mix has in it. Any lurkers out
there represent the Durham Co.? C'mon. We've mentioned this product name
more in two weeks than they probably get mentioned in a year of advertising.

John Horton

----- Original Message -----
From: Michael P. Edison <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, December 23, 1999 12:10 AM
Subject: Re: Rockhard


> As for mixing latex paint with repair mortar, that sounds like one of
those
> stunts audiences should be cautioned against trying themselves at home.
> Latex modifiers for cement are not the same as latex paints, and results
> using paint would be highly unpredictable.
>
>  Mike E.