paste and adding cement coloring [35]. Once thoroughly
mixed, the spackling paste can be applied directly to the base
using a trowel.
As the spackle dries, I periodically use the trowel to smooth
the surface to remove the majority of the trowel marks. After
it dries, I use a wet cloth to smooth out the area. The benefit
of adding the coloring is if the spackle chips, the white color
doesn’t show through. If the coloring isn’t perfect, I paint on a
coat of 50/50 mix of Woodland Scenics concrete and asphalt
35. I’ve always used drywall spackling for creating
asphalt roads and parking lots, but the drawback was
always chipped or cracked surfaces that allowed the
white spackle to show through. One trick I discovered
a few years ago was commercial grade cement coloring
available at home improvement stores. The pigment
content is strong enough to darken the white spackle
very quickly and saves a step by not having to paint the
completed asphalt.
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