Consumers Dissatisfied With Olympic Rescue It Deck Paint

Product liability attorneys are investigating whether consumers have grounds to bring consumer protection lawsuits against the the Olympic Paints and Stains company for falsely advertising the quality and characteristics of the Olympic Rescue It resurfacing product.

Olympic Rescue It is a popular resurfacer for worn or weathered wood. It is a 100 percent acrylic coating that is advertised to fill wood and concrete cracks that are up to a quarter inch deep. The product is meant to help homeowners restore their decks and driveways without having to totally replace the surface.

One gallon of Olympic Rescue It covers approximately 50 square feet with two coats of paint. The layers work to cover up splinters and fill cracks so that homeowners and their guests can walk around barefoot on the slip-resistant finish. The acrylic coating also provides waterproof protection from the outdoor elements.

The product can be used on horizontal or vertical concrete and wood surfaces. The wood renewal product can be applied to decks, stairs, posts, and railings. According to Olympic’s Rescue It website, preparation prior to painting is key to achieving satisfactory results.

Several consumers have recently complained that, despite adequate preparation, Olympic Rescue It has not lived up to expectations. Consumers who have tried the deck refinishing product have noted that although the product is advertised as a high performance weatherproof coating, the refinisher does not always hold up to various weather conditions.

The Olympic warranty offers a satisfaction guarantee, but the company does not provide a time period for how long the guarantee is good for. Furthermore, Olympic warns consumers that the durability and lifetime of the product is dependant on the condition of the wood or concrete prior to the application of Rescue It!.

Some customers who have used the product claim that even when their wood or concrete surface was in good condition, and after they spent hours preparing and applying the acrylic coating, the product still failed.

These consumers allege that once applied, the Olympic Rescue-it began to peel and flake within months. Many of these customers were able to receive a refund from Olympic but were still forced to deal with the hassle of resurfacing their deck for a second time.

Some disgruntled consumers are consulting with attorneys to determine whether they should take legal action against Olympic. Awards and settlements from these lawsuits would help consumers pay for the expenses they incurred in redoing projects where Olympic Rescue It was applied but failed to take.

Lawsuits like these potential Olympic lawsuits also help hold companies accountable for the products they sell to consumers and the guarantees they make in their advertising.

When filing a lawsuit individuals generally have the option of filing a lawsuit individually or as a member in a class action lawsuit. Each option has its own pros and cons. Individual lawsuits offer plaintiffs more autonomy over the litigation, while class action lawsuits help spread the costs of a legal action.

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If you used Olympic Rescue It! Resurfacer to refinish your wood deck or concrete patio in the last couple of years only to have it peel or crack months after applying the product, you may have a legal claim.

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