![]() Read on for the full DIY tutorial – as well as what NOT to do! My Wood Room – BeforeĬlick here to read my DIY tutorial on how to paint your garage floor with DaiHard paint/epoxy coating! How to Paint Concrete Floor with Stone Texture That’s it really – no surprises here, just a few things to be aware of before you create a gorgeous concrete floor with stone texture! ![]() You would need to budget out a few days at least for the floor to safely dry and harden to avoid damage. While RollerRock can dry pretty quickly (depending on temperature and humidity), it does take some time to prep the surface, let the RollerRock fully dry between coats, plus the time for the TracSafe top coats to dry.I go into more detail below, but you have to clean and prepare the floor before applying the stone coating or you will not get the best results. I would recommend opening windows if indoors, to allow for as much ventilation as possible. The TracSafe coating that goes over the RollerRock smells bad too. It’s not as strong as the epoxy paint I used in my garage, but it smells all the same. Just like paint has an odor, so does RollerRock. Just as I shared the disadvantages of painting my garage floor with epoxy, I will share what I consider to be “disadvantages” or “watch-outs” before considering RollerRock or another stone texture coating for your concrete: By adding RollerRock on the floor, I was able to get rid of all those problems as well as creating a floor that was much easier to clean! Disadvantages of Using RollerRock And the powdery and “dirty” feeling of bare concrete just always felt gross. I don’t know what or where those stains came from, but they made my workroom feel grungy. The texture (which is 100% real stone) adds traction to the floor, creating an anti-slip surface that is almost 2x the requirement of OSHA (an agency that measures safety standards).įor me personally, I didn’t like the stains and inconsistencies in my concrete floor. Stone texture coating can even be used in shower areas or bathroom floors, since it resists moisture, mold, and mildew. ![]() resists hot tire pickup (important for driveways or garages).salt damage resistant and freeze/thaw resistant (if using in a garage or driveway in cold locations).mold & mildew resistant (important in a humid basement like mine).Daich Coatings currently offers 15 color options for RollerRock, and I chose the Deep Slate color.Īside from being a pretty color, there are other advantages to coating your concrete with RollerRock: Advantages of Stone Texture Coating on ConcreteĪs I mentioned, adding a stone texture coating such as RollerRock can give you a beautiful, uniform color to your concrete floor. Read more about these links in my disclosure policy. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. If you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This simple DIY tutorial will show you how I added stone texture to my basement workshop floor using RollerRock – and how you can do it too! Using RollerRock from Daich Coatings to create a stone texture concrete floor not only adds interest to your flooring, but creates a heavy duty coating that will last for years. Even concrete flooring outdoors on your patio, driveway, or pool deck may look boring when left untreated. But plain, unaltered concrete floors seem…unfinished. Concrete floors can be an attractive alternative to common indoor flooring such as wood, tile, or carpet.
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