65-year old porch needs RollerRock assistance

By Daich Coatings.

Learn how this New Jersey homeowner made his old porch look new.

When it comes right down to it, prep work is the most essential part of applying Daich Coatings products. That’s one reason there are so many videos to guide people through prep stages and installation.

Seth Rockmacher found out exactly how important prep work is when he decided to tackle a project. Before he was able to apply RollerRock on his 65-year-old concrete front porch and steps, he had to put in some “elbow grease.”

Attacking prep work

“The prep work was a nightmare,” says Seth, a resident of Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. “This porch had not been touched in ages. We had to scrape off some type of surface that was previously applied to the original concrete. Then there was loose rust near the railing covered by caulk. We had to chisel and scrape that away, too. We knew the surface was chipped, uneven and discolored. That meant really attacking it before we could apply the Daich Coatings products.”

Worth the effort

Once down to the base concrete, Seth was able to move along quickly. He used a paddle drill on the RollerRock to mix in the Pebblestone color. “A key is to take your time with the application to control the splatter,” says Seth. “This is a heavy coating. Once dry, the Hi-Build Ultra Sealer is thinner, and went on easier.”

The result? A new-looking front porch area that adds significant curb appeal to the New Jersey home.

“The finished porch and steps look amazing,” says Seth. “I love the color of the flecks of stone in RollerRock. I’d definitely recommend this project to anyone, but a key is to start with a clean concrete surface. We put in the time in the beginning to assure that the end results would look terrific.”