Durabak 18 (For Outdoors), SMOOTH version - Non Slip Coating, Bedliner, Deck Paint for ALL Boats - Many colors to choose from! - YELLOW - 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 was a purchase for my husband he was happy with it.

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.

I used durabak -18 as a roof coating to go over an aluminized roof paint. After one year ,in Wisconsin I thought it started to crack a little. I bought a gallon to do some touch-up. This is a 16x22 foot deck and I used 6 gallons on the job the first time. I have no problem with a little touch-up. So far, Durabak is doing the job. I guess actually it's not really meant for this kind of application. I don't think it really bonded with the aluminized paint I put it on. The product is very good and I would recommend it.

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

This review pertains to Durabak 18 Smooth White only. I have no experience with any other color or texture. This paint job was done in 90 degree weather with 70% humidity. Pros: -once down in adequate number of coats, looks good -easy to mix -dries quickly Cons: -dries quickly, maybe to quickly -very translucent, requires minimum of four to five coats if undercoat isn't primerd; or maybe only three coats of paint over a coat of white primer. -very thin and runny, unless you have a nice even white base you are going to need four-five coat application for a perfect job. General Comments: I read comments about how lousy the can is, but I had no problem opening and closing the can several times during the painting, just got to use the right tools. I was really disappointed how thin this paint/coating is, especially sense they say to put on two thin coats. One or two coats of this stuff barely covers anything, especially if the undercoat is not white. Very likely you are going to need four -five coats for full even covering. There was no problem doing multiple coats of Durabak because in our weather it dries to the touch almost immediately. I want to comment on something else – the paint is high glass, and I mean high gloss. Depending on what you want this may or may not be a plus; however. It is not slippery and has worked nicely as my center console boat deck paint.

Keep it well sealed and out of the sun and you can apply lots of light coats over the period of 10 HOURS. Maybe I got lucky or had super fresh product but I was able to work with it all day. I would pour it from original can, seal it up, and set it in climate controlled garage. Thin the product I was going to be spraying, apply, wait prescribed time, and repeat. Doing it this way the product in the can never started curing. It is easy to apply, and I can’t comment on durability yet.