Spreadable rock

CraftyDiva · #1 01/04/07, 04:56 PM

Ok, does anyone have any experience using it or know someone who has? The good, bad, and uglies please
..............http://www.daichcoatings.com/rollerrock.html

Want to redo a bathroom floor that has those old "subway" tiles (black and white octagonal), some are damaged, easy to fix I know, but I'm just plain tired of looking at them and need a change. This product looks like it would do the trick.

Any thought?

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liveswithinlogs · #2 01/04/07, 11:19 PM

I would surmise that the utmost care in surface preparation prior to application is the most critical factor in obtaining a satisfactory job. Poor surface preparation leads to poor adhesion of the product to the substrate, which leads to a shortened life span and poor appearance of the job. If you decide to go this route, pay close heed to the manufacturers instructed procedures for prepping the surface. Also ascertain if there are surfaces that the manufacturer does not warrant the product to perform well with, it may be that your substrate is one and, if so, you'll want to turn your attention elsewhere in finding a suitable solution to your problem. HTH, good luck.

CraftyDiva · #3 01/05/07, 12:26 PM

Jessie??????? Jessie Jackson??????? Is that you???

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liveswithinlogs · #4 01/05/07, 05:19 PM

Nope, not Jesse. I take it that you're somewhat less than satisfied with my thoughts on your question. Fear not, for I offer and honor a full guarantee on my advice, and given such, am refunding 100% of your purchase price for same.

CraftyDiva · #5 01/05/07, 10:34 PM

Not a question of my liking or disliking your most eloquant relpy. All information given by yourself is already stated on the website provided for the product in question. But, thank you all the same.

liveswithinlogs · #6 01/05/07, 11:18 PM

Ah, I see. Forgive me, I slipped into "contractor mode" with my advice. Being a former contractor, I've a familiarity with numerous and sundry products similar to the one in question. The problem arises from the fact that 9 folks out of 10 will install a product, then ask questions concerning it's proper use, and generally only after this point bother to read the manufacturers suggestions and directions, all the while wondering why the product has performed poorly for them.

You, having an existing knowledge of the proper application of this product, makes you one of the few exceptions to the above rule. We contractors have a saying for folks like you: "She knows what's what."

So, my bottom line advice: if you envision the final product as being asthetically pleasing to you, and follow the manufactuers directions for installation, you'll be happy with the outcome of the job.

ET1 SS · #7 01/06/07, 09:54 PM

I read the website.

It looks neat to me.

It only talks about cleaning the substrait, mixing the product [not stirring], pour and spread.

My floors and wood subflooring CDX plywood. Can really clean them much more, without grinding away wood. Reading the website it looks like it would go onto bare clean wood nicely.

Though it may require a touch up every few years.

sisterpine · #8 01/06/07, 11:51 PM

I went to the site as well as I am looking for something to put over my painted concrete floors (currently painted as faux red brick and pretty neat). They have been down over 5 years and I am ready for something different. Would have to go in the kitchen and bathroom as well. I was not able to get a photo of the spread rock to appear. I would love to purchase a small sample of this product or actually see some in person before shelling out the bucks. But it does look pretty neat from what I have seen. Sis

CraftyDiva · #9 01/07/07, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sisterpine

I went to the site as well as I am looking for something to put over my painted concrete floors (currently painted as faux red brick and pretty neat). They have been down over 5 years and I am ready for something different. Would have to go in the kitchen and bathroom as well. I was not able to get a photo of the spread rock to appear. I would love to purchase a small sample of this product or actually see some in person before shelling out the bucks. But it does look pretty neat from what I have seen. Sis

There's a store locator on the site (left lower side), you might be able to see a sample at a store near you. They show Home Depot as a source in my area.
Since the floor space in my bathroom is 6' x 6'. I'm thinking of asking if I can have the unused product tinted black for my kitchen counter tops, another application shown on the site. Finally black granite counter tops, even though faux..........lol

alidansma · #10 01/07/07, 10:33 AM

I have not used this product...but here is my bit of wisdom form many, many other "Easy to use" products.

Do not do this on a weekend. Do it on a Monday or Tuesday, so if you do have a question, or rather when you have a question, you will be able to contact the company and get some help before it is too late.

I have found people at the company have had lots of experience with the product and are very helpful. When you run into a problem, chances are they have had a dozen people call about the same thing already and they will have a fix designed for your situation. I hope you find the product is easy to use as advertised, but usually that isn't the case...