Based on the properties of periclase-chromite refractories, which are recommended for open hearth roofs, it is assumed that gunited coatings formed from periclase-chromite compounds would meet the service requirements (high heat resistance and refractoriness, satisfactory porosity, etc. ). In conducting the present investigations charges with weight ratios of periclase and chromite of 100:0, 90:10, 80:20, 70:30, 60:40, 30:70, and 0:100 were prepared and also charges based on scrap of used periclase-chromite roof brick with additions of periclase powder in the following weight ratios: 100:0; 90:10; 80:20; 70:30; 60:40. The life of the coatings was 10 heats in comparison with 4-5 heats for a periclase coating. The results of laboratory and experimental production tests showed the promise of using periclase-chromite compounds for torch guniting of open hearth roofs.