tweezer Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 Hi, Can anyone suggest where to find an aggregate concrete (or epoxy) floor coating for exterior concrete surfaces (like pool decks, porch, etc)? Similar to the pool deck in the photo attached here. I'd like to do this myself, but having trouble locating a product to use for it. Thanks! T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 You need to look for experts in sand wash, I doubt that you will find anyone to do an epoxy floor or the conditions to allow epoxy on the scale you are envisioning. However there are sand wash experts though you need to see several examples of the work they do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unheard Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 @tweezer just be aware that "sand wash" finishes are not nearly as durable as tile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweezer Posted November 19, 2022 Author Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) Thanks... yes, sandwash is what I was looking for. It looks like TOA makes a sandwash sealant. Perhaps that improves durability? Edited November 19, 2022 by tweezer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unheard Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, tweezer said: Thanks... yes, sandwash is what I was looking for. It looks like TOA makes a sandwash sealant. Perhaps that improves durability? The sealant won't improve its structural durability (susceptibility to cracks or general water permeability) as compared to tile. IMHO, there's no any advantage to sandwash over tile other than the price. You might as well would want to take advantage of the superior material (tile) since the local cost of labor and the tile itself is so much more affordable as compared to the West. If you're concerned with having a non-slippery surface... There's a big selection of locally produced Non-slip tiles in various Non-slip R-** grades and designs. https://www.cottolife.com/en/tiles/innovation/r11.html https://www.umi-tiles.com/floor-tiles.html?SID=bs8su2uq2u5phrqv4mjgusipr0&innovative_tiles=373 https://www.directtilewarehouse.com/blog/anti-slip-tile-ratings/ Edited November 19, 2022 by unheard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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