SBC Decorative Concrete Training and Products TEXTURE ROLLER STAMPS - THE "ORIGINAL" WEATHERED FLAGSTONE TEXTURE ROLLER…

This worked exactly as described, I used a release agent with it of course. Little bit expensive, but a tool you will have for a lifetime as well.

Being the nonconformist that I am, and not always completely following the rules/advice I’m given, I opted trying to use this roller to create an interesting pattern on my existing, 35 year old newly stained patio (never was stained or otherwise sealed before). I looked at all kinds of options like taping the patio off so it would look tiled, or using stencils, etc. I wanted a flagstone pattern, but couldn’t find a way to do that without a whole lot of additional effort. I finally decided to try using a textured roller. Worst case scenario…I would have to put a third coat of stain over it if it didn’t look pleasing. Using this roller on an existing patio will *not* give you a flagstone effect, but can nonetheless give you an interesting look. I tried another roller from somewhere else, but it wasn’t quite the look I wanted. I’ve been planning to stain my old concrete patio for the last four years. Pandemic, illness, new roof, weather…all prevented me from doing so. April is the only time I really could tackle a project like this here in SE Florida. Patio still always looked awful even after extensive power washing. Here in Summer with all the rain and humidity concrete surfaces (as well as other things) get pretty moldy and downright ugly. Power washing at least annually is necessary in the Fall/Winter. Knowing I finally had had a full week of dry weather this month (and no other obstacles that I had in previous years), I took the plunge It took a week to do between moving everything off, power washing, patching some areas of spalling and actually staining and applying pattern. I debated whether to leave the patio “naked” with just the two coats of H&C solid stain, or “zip it up” a bit. Though the manufacturer advises this roller is *only* intended for stamping fresh concrete, I thought I would give it a shot anyway. The patio texture is rough enough that I figured I would get some sort of interesting look with this roller. (The patio wasn’t the best concrete job I’ve ever seen to begin with. 🙄) I really like how it turned out. I have had many compliments on it. I debated doing a second roll over with another color, but decided to leave well enough alone. If you do decide to try this as well, it takes a bit of muscle. The roller itself is heavy…more so than any regular paint roller. But it’s very durable and well suited for a concrete project. I used a paint roller extension, but had to put a bit of pressure on it to get good results. There’s a fine line between not putting enough pressure on it and too much. I practiced on a few 12x12 concrete pavers before I attempted the patio. And one needs to be careful with the amount of paint/stain on the roller, too. The edge of the patio near the house needed to be “dappled” with a paint brush, as the roller pattern does not extend to the ends of the roller. And near surfaces you don’t want splattered with the paint/stain, you have to go slowly or cover them up. I already had painters tape on my accordian shutter tracks, and that worked fine. I rolled the concrete much like you would when painting the first coat of paint on a wall; not just in one direction, but criss crossing. I went over flatter areas a bit more where I wanted a little more design to show, being careful to not overdo them, either. Final photo is the end result. I’m a 68 year old woman who does most of the outside house projects myself, as I did this one. It went smoothly, though it was a bit of work. Some sore muscles later, lol.

Great quality thick silicone texture.

We did our basement blocks around the outside of our home with some cement and finish and it worked great! Looks amazing and so much cheaper than the fake rocks to complete the bottom of your home!

Paid AUD $185 for this product and it doesn't come with a suitable roller as such. Extremely over priced but only option on the market.