Forget gold mines. Ohio contractor Dennis W. Jones feels like he’s discovered a granite mine for business potential. Since coming onto the market, Jones has used the LuxROCK™ ULTRA Solid Surface Granite Kit from Daich Coatings to create kitchen countertops in apartment and home projects for a fraction of the cost of installing new granite countertops.
For an apartment project, Jones custom fabricated the countertops and backsplashes out of MDF. Then he added LuxROCK™ ULTRA in the Galaxy Black color to create a granite stone surface.
“The primer coat and stone coat are very straight forward,” says Jones with Pinnacle Construction & Excavating LLC out of Warren, Ohio. “Applying the StoneSet coat I did use a brush from time to time on the narrow edges. Sanding the StoneSet coats can get a little messy, and I did use a lot more 400 grit paper than came with the kit.
“The clear topcoat application must be followed exactly to the specs in the instructions. I went over one section with the roller too many times and it showed. However, it was an easy fix once dry. Overall, this was a fast, cost-efficient way to get a real granite countertop that has an appealing smoothness.”
Smooth-As-Glass Surface
Switching from Galaxy Black to Platinum White, Jones recently created another custom countertop project … this time for his own home.
“I’m so impressed with the LuxROCK ULTRA product from my work in the field that I put the countertops in my own home,” says Jones. “I used the Platinum White on custom-made pieces of MDF and had outstanding results. I achieved a ‘smooth-as-glass’ surface!
“I’ve found that LuxROCK ULTRA is a great product and very easy to use. The key is to take your time. Do not rush your work, especially the sanding process. When you do that, you can easily have counters that look like real stone and perform like granite for a fraction of the cost of the real thing. It’s a great in-field solution for contractors.”
The award-winning LuxROCK ULTRA kits are available in two sizes. Kits covering 20 square feet of space are available for $179.00, while kits covering 40 square feet of space are available for $299. The DIY kits include Prime Coat, Stone Coats, StoneSet Epoxy Coating and a Clear Coat Finish plus all the tools needed to complete the project in just one weekend.
Sparkling Mineral Colors
LuxROCK ULTRA kits come in five color options: Galaxy Black, Platinum White, Basalt Mist (a dark gray), Crystal Quartz (a light gray) and Carrara (a creamy beige). A functional and decorative blend of real stone, with stunning mineral highlights, the project requires no technical or artistic skills to make the resurfacing project a success.
Product Specifics
Saving thousands of dollars with this kit as compared to using traditional granite stone in a project, LuxROCK ULTRA offers outstanding features. The product resists stains, heat and impact. In addition, it has a food-safe surface.
During installation of the product, sinks, plumbing fixtures and countertops do not need to be removed before applying LuxROCK ULTRA, saving homeowners time and hassles. The product can be applied to laminates, concrete, plywood, MDF, pre-coated and solid surfaces. There are low odor and low VOCs. The project can easily be completed in one weekend.
To order LuxROCK ULTRA Solid Surface Granite Kits, visit Lowe’s, The Home Depot or Daich Coatings online.
