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Use Permiculite as opposed to any of the above. Perlite is basically the same as verlite. It's troweled in the same manner, only cheaper. Vermiculite is nearly exclusive to pools only, making it harder to buy and more expensive. Perlite is used for several different applications and can be purchased at builders supply stores.

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