Waterfall spout cosmetics

[DerSchoeneBahnhof]

Okay, I have an ugly waterfall spout, hacked together with EPDM. It works, but could be made prettier and all gray.

Is this the right product to spiff it up? Any concern stopping the bog filter for a whole day to let the thing dry?

 

[Shaggy]

Okay, I have an ugly waterfall spout, hacked together with EPDM. It works, but could be made prettier and all gray.

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Is this the right product to spiff it up? Any concern stopping the bog filter for a whole day to let the thing dry?

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I think it looks great. What don't you like about it?

 

[DerSchoeneBahnhof]

Well, maybe (certainly?) I am picky and I'd like the thing to look all grey, hiding the seams etc.

There is also a bit of dust deposited on the EPDM. If it was coated rubber gray, wouldn't see it...

CG

 

[Hound Heaven]

Maybe try some moss? That's my goal that it will obscure the flex pvc line for me.

 

[DerSchoeneBahnhof]

Moss would be cute. How would I attach it to the liner though?

Another thought, rock on a roll, drape it over the whole spout, and glue with polyurethane construction adhesive.

 

[mrsclem]

The rock on a roll makes a great spillway. However, once carpet algae grows on it, it's almost impossible to remove it.

 

[Hound Heaven]

Moss would be cute. How would I attach it to the liner though?

Another thought, rock on a roll, drape it over the whole spout, and glue with polyurethane construction adhesive.

I just grab large chunks and drape them over stuff and they spread after a while as long as they stay moist.

 

[DerSchoeneBahnhof]

If only Rock on a Roll were less expensive. The smallest amount starts at $60...

 

[GBBUDD]

i would take fabric / underlayment and cover your sides of the spill way hiding your seams bring it right down into the waters edge so it absorbs the water then take some moss you find along a stream in your area preferably with similar sun exposure. take some and rub it on the fabric then take some and glue it to the spillway with waterfall foam . the other thing you can do is use creeping jenney or even something like vica vine it will require you pull some often once it gets going but will look pretty cool, use a couple staples to hold the fabric

 

[Hound Heaven]

Creeping Jenny would love that.

 

[DerSchoeneBahnhof]

Yeah good idea - creeping jenny is definitely on my "to buy" plants list, I could plant it in the bog near the spillway and let it spread. I would avoid staples to attach fabric as they will break the seal created by the liner. Can I glue the fabric to the liner instead?

I think you mean "vinca vine" or "periwinkle" ?

 

[Hound Heaven]

Yeah good idea - creeping jenny is definitely on my "to buy" plants list, I could plant it in the bog near the spillway and let it spread. I would avoid staples to attach fabric as they will break the seal created by the liner. Can I glue the fabric to the liner instead?

I think you mean "vinca vine" or "periwinkle" ?

If you follow @GBBUDD's suggestion about the underlayment, you could simply lay the Creeping Jenny on top and the roots would infiltrate the fabric. Initially you could place a stone to hold it down.
The stuff is really happy to grow into the water too...

 

[DerSchoeneBahnhof]

i would take fabric / underlayment and cover your sides of the spill way hiding your seams bring it right down into the waters edge so it absorbs the water then take some moss you find along a stream in your area preferably with similar sun exposure. take some and rub it on the fabric then take some and glue it to the spillway with waterfall foam . the other thing you can do is use creeping jenney or even something like vica vine it will require you pull some often once it gets going but will look pretty cool, use a couple staples to hold the fabric

I have some leftover geotextile underlayment: https://www.pondandgardendepot.com/pond-underlayment-black-heavy-duty-geotextile-fabric/

Is this safe for fish?

 

[GBBUDD]

Certainly looks like the right stuff it's description fits what you look for its just missing polypropylene but I would say yes that's the stuff