5 Top projects that add value and beauty to home exteriors

By Daich Coatings.

Check out these affordable solutions for worn-out concrete.

Looking for a fast and easy way to enhance a home exterior project? You can offer these unique projects that add instant curb appeal to your customer’s property while helping increase the value of their home.

Remember, before starting any exterior project, proper preparation is key. For cracked concrete, Daich Coatings’ Rock Patch™ is a must-have first step. This pre-mixed polymer/stone formula is ready-to-use straight from the container and serves as a filler, leveler and resurfacer. Once it dries, you can confidently proceed with concrete projects.

Project 1 - Transform sidewalks and pathways

Give sidewalks and walkways the look of tile or natural stone with the SpreadStone™ Decorative Concrete Resurfacing Kit. This all-in-one kit includes a specialized applicator for creating stunning decorative effects.

SpreadStone’s pre-mixed real stone coating resists cracks, impacts, abrasions and chemicals. The product rolls on easily over primed seamless or stenciled surfaces. For added design, a second coat in a contrasting color can be applied. Choose from five finishes: Lake Rock, Cold Gold Slate, Midnight Slate, Sun Ledge and Summit Grey. Kit covering 100 square feet of space sells for $155, resulting in an average of $1.70 per square foot of coverage.

Project 2 - Upgrade porches with granite elegance

SpreadRock® Granite Stone Coating delivers an elegantly authentic speckled granite finish, perfect for porch makeovers. An easy trowel application works on both horizontal and vertical surfaces, and its real stone composition ensures strong adhesion, flexibility and long-lasting durability.

Available in colors like Mocha, Anvil, Ice Grey, Brownstone, Flint Grey, Sandstone and Sante Fe, SpreadRock withstands rain, snow, salt, chemicals, mold, mildew, UV rays, hot tire pickup and extreme temperatures. One gallon sells for $54.48, resulting in an average of $3.04 per square foot of coverage.

Project 3 - Beautify and protect exterior steps and walkways

RollerRock® Rollable Stone Coating is an ideal solution for exterior steps and walkways. This real stone coating, available in 15 colors, creates a clean, speckled stone appearance and requires no primer.

Using a Stone Texture Roller, you can achieve a rustic, textured, anti-slip surface. Apply two coats three to four hours apart, then finish with a clear sealer like TracSafe® Anti-Slip Sealer the next day for enhanced safety and longevity. One gallon sells for $59.95, resulting in an average of $1.66 per square foot of coverage.

Project 4 - The cover-up: Revitalize concrete surfaces

For all worn-out concrete surfaces, Terrazzo® Decorative Granite Resurfacer offers a transformative solution. Made with real stone, one gallon covers up to 60 square feet and conceals hairline cracks and minor imperfections. Two coats, applied a few hours apart, yields a beautiful, watertight granite finish.

Terrazzo adheres to concrete, masonry, linoleum, vinyl and tile, and is tested for resistance to water, salt, chemicals, impacts, abrasions, hot tire pickup, mold, mildew and freeze-thaw cycles. Seven color options, such as Glacier, Moonscape and Pearl Grey are available to match any style. One gallon sells for $59.95, resulting in an average of $2.67 per square foot of coverage.

Project 5 - Pool deck protection: Get ready for summer

Off-season preparations for pool deck surfaces are essential for any property with a swimming pool. TracSafe® Anti-Slip Sealer significantly reduces the risk of slips and falls with anti-slip ratings up to twice the OSHA standard. Easy to install by rolling on two coats a few hours apart, TracSafe provides uniform slip resistance in both wet and dry conditions, suitable for bare feet and common footwear alike. One gallon sells for $61.95.

Daich Coatings primers and decorative concrete products are available at Amazon.com, Lowe’s®, The Home Depot® or online at www.daichcoatings.com.