How can I repair a cement garden swan planter?

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Over the years, my cement swan planter has deteriorated around the neck area. I would like to repair it if I can before it gets any worse, but I'm not sure about how to do it or what kind of product to use. Any help will be appreciated!

Lavende · Answer

You can use a cement patch product. Mix up a small batch with water following the package instructions, wet the goose, and use a small drywall knife to smooth it into the gaps. Then a fresh coat of paint and it should be ready to go!

Kim Smith · Answer

I think a concrete patch product with some vinyl as an ingredient. Then it would perhaps add some adhesion to the cracks from inside and keep them from getting bigger, and maybe protect them from more water - freeze and thaw cycle. (But I like it with that ancient look.)

Caitlin | Belong With Wildflowers · Answer

You can patch it with cement. Mix some cement up + 'paint' it on with a paintbrush. It will fill all the cracks, then if need be you can sand it a bit once it's dried to smooth it :) Then you can hand-paint any details/features that go missing from the new cement.

Winful · Answer

if that doesn't work (and it should) and if the cracks are big you could fill it in with mosaic tiles and grout. might look kind of neat?

Priscilla Crigger · Answer

go to lowes orhome depot and get a bag of HYDRAULIC cement .it is in a plastic tub . it is water proof and is used to patch swimming pools the best for patching cement .. mix only a tiny portionand thin so you can use a brush . it dries very fast ..

Sue · Answer

I just 'fell' into this, but it was perfectly interesting and I'm going to get some of Hydraulic cement tomorrow. I have a turtle of my 91 year old mothers that has the same problems, so Miss Kitty, post how the Dap works & I'll do the same w/ the other. Love sharing!!! thanks all!!

Miss Kitty · Answer

Hi Sue! Unfortunately I did not have time to get that project finished last summer, but I did buy the product. I will have to do it when spring gets here. I will let you know the results then. I hope you can get your project done as well.

Bo Primo · Answer

I have a goose that lost his whole beak, an suggestions on building a new one?

M ramirez · Answer

You can also go to Hobby Lobby and buy some plaster or resin that will work

Suzanne · Answer

Go to Sherwin Williams and get small cans of cement stain. They are VERY helpful in working with cement ! Also cement stain lasts a lot longer with a sealant applied after/

Barbara · Answer

I was thinking Bondo that is used to repair dents  on cars, you can use it on cement.

Jeffrey Ferrel · Answer

LOL - I was hesitant in saying the bondo idea, because it sounds like such a lame idea, but it works quite well. I would stay clear of Bondo brand, and go to an automotive paint store and get a product called Rage, Rage Ultra, Rage gold... it is much easier to work with and is just a better product.

Ann|The Apple Street Cottage · Answer

Check in your local home improvement store for concrete patch. Follow the instructions and once it's repaired, repaint.

Mogie · Answer

Appears that the problem is from expansion and contraction when water gets into the statue via a crack. You need to fix this first before going to the next step of repainting and then sealing.

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