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mopinko

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62. it's cement. mortar.

Fri Jul 17, 2026, 10:07 AM

10 hrs ago

tho these days they do use epoxies. remarkably durable stuff.
they pour it, then grind down the surface to expose and polish the stones.
still used in institutional settings, like schools, hospitals, govt bldgs. occasionally see it in homes.

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Pour granite over that shitstain! Gaytano70 Yesterday #18

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pours granite? mopinko Yesterday #9

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it's cement. mortar. mopinko 10 hrs ago #62

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u win. mopinko 22 hrs ago #47

I noticed that! electric_blue68 21 hrs ago #49

it's all just 100% madness now LymphocyteLover 13 hrs ago #55

every fucking thing. mopinko 12 hrs ago #58

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neither is the coin. mopinko 11 hrs ago #60

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I think you're correct, he'll bar the reporters from "his" helipad FakeNoose 12 hrs ago #57

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He can't walk the distance any longer. I wonder about vibrations Figarosmom 18 hrs ago #52

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