Thread: I'm having trouble finding drylok

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I'm in Australia and am having trouble finding drylok or it's equivalent

It appears from doing a google search that we do not sell the same as I am continually seeing referred to here on this site and when I key in masonry waterproofer, the description of the product does not appear to be the same either.

Is there anyone out there with the wisdom of what I should be looking for in my hardware store? I am on holidays next week and would like to continue on my first tombstone.

Thanks,
Sandra

Perhaps their competitor brand, Quikrete masonry waterproofer would work? It says it has minerals in it to help reinforce the waterproofing aspect. I'm guessing that means it has the sand-like particles that I like so much in Drylok.

Worse case, I would think you'd be fine just buying exterior house paint and throwing some sand in it.

How interesting....a quick look at the products available down under reveals that most masonry waterproofers are cement based rather than latex based. Have you asked the 50-year old guy working in the paint department at your local hardware store? If there's a latex based waterproofer with particulate additives in Australia I'd bet he would know about it. If not then I'd go with Terra's suggestion and add sand to exterior latex paint and have him put it through the paint shaker.

I used plain old latex paint for 10 years as a water proofer to seal out moisture and it never failed me. That is what Ext Paint is made for, to seal wood from the water/rain. I personally would use semi gloss and give the prop a dusting of a flat spray paint to take away the shine. Semi Gloss will repeal water better than a flat paint. If you let semi gloss latex paint dry in a plastic bucket it will peal off like a skin and will even stretch when you pull on it. You get that same coating on the prop.

Add your sand a little at a time till you get the look you want, you can always add more.

Thanks everyone! I’ll take a trip to the store tomorrow and ask at the counter and if they don’t have it I’ll do the exterior paint/sand thing.

I just can’t get over how inspiring this site is and how wonderful the people are. Can’t seem to stay away from the place…

Thanks again.

I couldn't find it in Canada at any of the larger chains stores. I finally found it at a small chain but only the white was available. They tinted it for me no problem.

I know this is an old post, but how did you go finding something Sandra?
I'm thinking about making a Grim Reaper greeter. I haven't looked yet but thought you might be able to point me in the right direction.
cheers, Rick.

Hi Spicybad, I am yet to find anything although my husband said he saw something I might be looking for so when I go to the hardware store to check I will let you know. It'll be in the next day or so.

I also sent an email to the makers of Drylok and they forwarded the email on to their export dept but am yet to get feedback from them.

I have also sent an email to Terra asking if she knew what sand to paint ratio I should use if I can't get drylok or it's equivalant.

Sorry I can't be of more help at this time.

Thanks, I'll have a look this weekend as well, Rick.

ps: good to see another Aussie on the forum.

Hi again Rick,

While I'm yet to take a look at what my husband looked at, he said they were available at Bunnings. Brand names are Bondall and Crommelin. The ones he looked at were waterproofers - acrylic/latex based but I'm not sure they would serve the same purpose as the Drylok. From memory, between $40-60, and he said he felt that was expensive for the amount in the container.

So what part of Australia are you from?