Durabak 18 (For Outdoors), SMOOTH version - Non Slip Coating, Bedliner, Deck Paint for ALL Boats - Many colors to choose from! - TAN - QUART

I had an "aha moment" one day after 6 years of not being able to use my circa 1947 salmon pink shower stall.I had a problem where the water in the floor of it would soak into the concrete under the tile, then slowly make its way outward, eventually making mildew stains on the tile outside the stall, and wetting/rotting the wood framing beyond the shower enclosure.I really missed the practicality of the stall, and the vintage charm of it, so I put off demolishing the entire room (all matching tile, cannot find it anymore) to resolve the issue- so I just didn't use it.I love bedliner for the durability, chemical resistance, and sealing characteristics it has- but I didn't want a colored liner to cover the original tile and stick out like a sore thumb.I had no idea anyone made it in clear, but I googled it and this is where I was directed.I also didn't want a cheap product- it had to be permanent and good the first time since once it's done, there's no going back if the attempt fails.I settled on Durabak- it arrived fairly quickly and I thoroughly bleached, rinsed, and washed again with glass cleaner, then allowed it to air out a couple days, guaranteeing dryness.I masked around the tops of the floor-to-wall transition tiles, then used a medium knap micro roller to apply the Durabak.It was a very thick product, super sticky and about the consistency of refrigerated syrup. It rolled on evenly. I put it on thick and liberally, it lays on lumpy with a roller, which I was a bit concerned about. Within 20 minutes before the second coat, it had leveled itself out completely and was glass smooth.I added the second coat, which used the remainder of the quart can (shower stall is 3x4 feet)The second coat leveled itself too. I was concerned a surface glass smooth would be slick for the bare feet, expecially soapy bare feet. After I let it cure throughly for about 3 days, I was shocked that even though there's no grit or abrasive material in the clear Durabak, your bare feet grip excellently on it, even covered in soap.I've been using the stall twice daily for a few weeks now, - zero signs of moisture escaping through into the slab or framing (left the wall opened up to make sure)It looks and performs like a million bucks. I didn't have to spend thousands and break my back gutting and replacing a period correct bathroom- which I love and didn't want to see destroyed. It fits this house, and wouldn't be replaceable once it was gone.Great product, Durabak! You saved my vintage bath!

This stuff has a shelf life, even before you open it. If it has a yellowish-orange tint when you pop the lid, try to get your money back. (The tinted stuff may have separation that is rust colored before you stir it and may be just fine, but the clear should still be clear in the can) You can try to thin with xylene, but it will not work. It's already too far gone.I have no doubt this is on the decks of some navy vessels. It is that good. Textured or smooth, it is virtually bullet proof when you apply it correctly. I will buy it again and again, but not all cans are equal. I bought a quart of this clear/smooth durabak and it was epoxy clear and not too different from latex paint in consistency. Fairly easy to apply and very happy with the results. My last order was a gallon and it was as described above, as well as very thick. Tried to save it, but it would leave bubbles in the surface no matter how much I thinned it.I absolutely recommend this product for coating anything you want protected and/or textured. I love it's durability. Just make sure you have a recent batch before you start.That being said, this particular can I received is still usable as an undercoating or on tools, but I will not be putting it on anything that needs to look nice. I'll buy a new can for that

I used it to refinish inside the tub of a Jeep YJ. The white paint matches my white Jeep perfect. As with any finish, prep is the key. Used wire wheel on a angle grinder to remove rust, Scuf sanded well with a sanding pad and paper, thoroughly washed, and then wiped down using xylene paint thinner as recommended. Temperature was in the 60 degrees range with moderate humidity when applied. Poured out about a pint at a time. This epoxy sets up using moisture from the air, so keep can covered. One gallon was perfect to apply two coats. Don't worry about appearance of the first coat, it straightens out with second coat . Sets up fairly fast, so you have to keep moving. I used some white rubber granules sprinkled into the wet paint For texture. You can buy the same paint with granules already in it but they are black and I didn't want my paint to look gray as it wore in. Took away one star for price.

I used this stuff to seal my cement pool. It worked great. In the past I used the rubber pool paint and it bubbled every year and needed 7 days to dry with no rain and needed to be the right temperature to apply :(. This stuff dries fast in hours, and temperature is not an issue. It is extremely durable and looks great and I hope will last for years. It is expensive but worth it if it last for years.Note: The fumes are a little harsh. I applied with a roller. Went on easy. I cleaned the surface really well and prepped before to make sure the surface was ready to apply. I applied two coats. So far so good :)

Like so many other have said this is a virtually unusable product. To start I could not get the 1 gal can open without mangling the lid; thought it was just a really good seal on the can but turns out the product had started to cure and stuck the lid shut. Once I did get it open and got the skin off the top it seemed to stir up fine. Using both a roller and brush I started to apply it but as others have said it sags, drips and does not cover AT ALL. Imagine painting with honey--same opacity and work-ability. Within 30 mins the product in the pan started to skin over and the skin would stick to the roller. I poured what was in the pan back in the can, sealed it up and came in to write this review so others don't waste their time and money.I paid over $160 for this shipped; should have gone to HD and bought 16 cans of Rustoleum. I would have 10 left over and had better coverage for sure!!FYI I was trying to paint a boat trailer frame; degreased, washed with soap and water, sanded to remove light rust and loose paint, washed again then primed.