Alliance Gator Rock Bond Liquid Binding Agent for Decorative Stone Surfaces
Alliance Gator Rock Bond Liquid Binding Agent for Decorative Stone Surfaces is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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- Brand
- Alliance
- Type
- Landscape Products
About this item
- Porous and permeable. Water passes through rather than running off.
- Keeps stones in place and reduces the maintenance and clean-up of loose gravel.
- Durable in extreme conditions.
- One gallon binds 320 lb of stone and covers 80 sq ft at 1/2 in thickness.
- Works with riverstone, granite, limestone and marble from 1/8 in to 3/8 in.
Shipping, pick-up and returns
Shipping, pick-up and returns
Orders ship from Williamstown, New Jersey by UPS, FedEx Ground or USPS; weekday orders placed before 2 PM Eastern go out the same day. Warehouse pick-ups (call first so we can pull your order) and drop-off returns Monday to Friday 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to noon.
Alliance Gator Rock Bond Liquid Binding Agent for Decorative Stone ...
Alliance Gator Rock Bond Liquid Binding Agent for Decorative Stone Surfaces is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
How many bags do I need?
Coverage per bag comes from the manufacturer's data sheet for this exact sand.
Ships Same DayFrom our NJ warehouse
1 GallonBinds 320 lb of stone
80 sq ft at 1/2 inPorous and permeable
Real Humans(856) 418-4895
Why Gator Rock Bond?
Bind Loose Decorative Stone Into a Permeable Surface
Loose decorative stone migrates. It ends up in the lawn, in the drain and everywhere except the bed you put it in. Rock Bond locks it into a solid but still permeable surface.
Full description and specs
Porous and permeable
Water passes through rather than running off.
Keeps stones in place
And reduces the maintenance and clean-up of loose gravel.
Durable in extreme conditions
One gallon binds 320 lb of stone
And covers 80 sq ft at 1/2 in thickness.
How to Install Gator Rock Bond
The short version. Always follow the Alliance data sheet.
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Build the base
Densely compact at least 4 in of crushed stone over the native soil.
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Mix
1 gallon of Rock Bond with 320 lb of approved stone for a full 4 minutes, in a masonry mixer, wheelbarrow or on a plywood sheet.
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Trowel it out
At a minimum 1/2 in thickness, within 20 minutes of mixing.
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Leave it 24 hours
Without rain to cure.
Apply at Above 60 F (16 C). Test a small area first.
Description
Description
Bind Loose Decorative Stone Into a Permeable Surface
Gator Rock Bond mixes with clean dry decorative stone to make a durable, porous, permeable bonded surface that stays where you put it. One gallon binds 320 lb of stone and covers 80 sq ft at 1/2 in thick. Pedestrian surfaces.
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Ships Same Day From our NJ warehouse |
1 Gallon Binds 320 lb of stone |
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80 sq ft at 1/2 in Porous and permeable |
Real Humans (856) 418-4895 |
Why Contractors Ask for Gator Rock Bond by Name
Loose decorative stone migrates. It ends up in the lawn, in the drain and everywhere except the bed you put it in. Rock Bond locks it into a solid but still permeable surface.
- Porous and permeable. Water passes through rather than running off.
- Keeps stones in place and reduces the maintenance and clean-up of loose gravel.
- Durable in extreme conditions.
- One gallon binds 320 lb of stone and covers 80 sq ft at 1/2 in thickness.
- Works with riverstone, granite, limestone and marble from 1/8 in to 3/8 in.
Gator Rock Bond Specifications
| Container | 1 US gallon (3.78 L) |
| Mix ratio | 1 gallon to 320 lb (145 kg) of dry clean stone |
| Coverage | 80 sq ft at 1/2 in (13 mm) thickness |
| Minimum thickness | 1/2 in (13 mm) |
| Compatible stone | 1/8 in to 3/8 in (3 to 10 mm), clean, dust free and 100 percent dry |
| Base required | Minimum 4 in (10 cm) densely compacted crushed stone |
| Working time | Must be troweled within 20 minutes of mixing |
| Minimum temperature | Above 60 F (16 C) |
| Rain | Must not be rained on for 24 hours |
| Traffic rating | Pedestrian only |
| Cleanup | Xylene |
| Shelf life | 1 year unopened |
One gallon plus 320 lb of stone gives 80 sq ft at 1/2 in. Measure your path area and remember the stone is a separate purchase, call (856) 418-4895 if you want help working out the tonnage.
Where Gator Rock Bond Works
Alliance rates Gator Rock Bond for pedestrian surfaces:
- Garden pathways and walkways
- Banding, edging and trimming details
- Tree wells
- Areas where erosion and drainage are both a concern
Where Gator Rock Bond Should NOT Be Used (Straight From the Manufacturer)
Pedestrian use only.
The stone must be clean, dust free and 100 percent dry. Dust on the stone is the usual reason a batch fails to bind.
Do not apply below 60 F (16 C), and it must not be rained on for 24 hours after application.
You have 20 minutes from mixing to get it troweled. Mix only what you can place.
Wear gloves, the binder sticks to skin. Do not store below freezing.
Not sure if your project qualifies? Call us at (856) 418-4895 before you order. We will give you a straight answer, even if the answer is that this is not the right product for your job.
How to Install Gator Rock Bond
The full step by step guide is in the official documentation below. Here is the shape of the job:
- Build the base. Densely compact at least 4 in of crushed stone over the native soil.
- Mix 1 gallon of Rock Bond with 320 lb of approved stone for a full 4 minutes, in a masonry mixer, wheelbarrow or on a plywood sheet.
- Trowel it out at a minimum 1/2 in thickness, within 20 minutes of mixing.
- Leave it 24 hours without rain to cure.
It looks high gloss when first applied. The shine fades within about three months without affecting the bond. Clean tools with xylene.
What Makes a Bonded Stone Surface Fail
Almost every failure traces back to one of four things, and all four are avoidable.
- Dusty or damp stone. The binder cannot grip stone dust. Alliance requires clean, dust free and 100 percent dry.
- A weak base. Without 4 in of densely compacted crushed stone underneath, the bonded layer flexes and cracks.
- Mixing too much at once. You have 20 minutes. Batch it to what two people can trowel in that window.
- Rain inside 24 hours. Check the forecast before you open the container.
Quick Answers
How much stone does one gallon bind?
320 lb of dry clean stone, which covers about 80 sq ft at 1/2 in thick.
What size stone can I use?
1/8 in to 3/8 in. Riverstone, granite, limestone and marble are all listed, provided they are clean and completely dry.
Can I drive on it?
No. Alliance rates it for pedestrian use only.
Is it permeable?
Yes, that is the point. It binds the stone while leaving the surface porous so water drains through.
How long do I have after mixing?
20 minutes to get it troweled. Mix in batches you can actually place.
Why is it shiny?
It has a high gloss look when first applied. The shine gradually fades within about three months and the bond is unaffected.
What temperature do I need?
Above 60 F, and no rain for 24 hours afterwards.
Data sheets
Data sheets
The manufacturer's technical data sheet (coverage, joint width, cure and rain-safe times) and safety data sheet are collected in the TDS and SDS library. Every figure on this page comes from those sheets.
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