Concrete densifiers are chemically reactive sealers that work entirely below the surface to create a permanent crystalline barrier within the pores. Densifiers are primarily used to increase the strength and density of the concrete in order to reduce dusting and deterioration caused by surface abrasion. The two most popular types of densifiers are sodium silicate…
Read moreDecorative concrete varies from integrally colored and dyed concrete, acid stained concrete, stamped concrete, and imprinted concrete. How you seal decorative concrete depends on a variety of factors including the type of concrete and what is currently down for a sealer. Penetrating Concrete Sealer – Most of the time, you avoid putting a penetrating sealer…
Read moreWaterproofing is a fairly vague term which is why it can be confusing when searching for a waterproofing sealer. There are water repellent sealers which repel water and other liquids (great for sealing driveways and pavers), and there are basement waterproofing sealers which are used to reduce water and moisture intrusion through basement walls and…
Read moreA penetrating concrete sealer is a sealer that penetrates into the concrete where it chemically reacts in order to perform or bond. The three primary types of penetrating concrete sealers are concrete densifiers, water repellent concrete sealers, and acrylic concrete sealers. Which sealer is the best concrete sealer for your application will depend on several…
Read moreConcrete paints are popular because they are cheap to purchase, easy to apply, and require no maintenance until they start to peel or flake from age or moisture. Popular concrete paints include: Dryloc Floor Paint: (4) Starts from 7 Reviews BEHR Floor Paint: (3) Starts from 147 Reviews BEHR Basement Floor Paint: (4) Starts from…
Read moreI am a pretty big Home Depot shopper. I spend most of my time there Spring-Summer. The one thing I have learned though is if you have any questions about a product, you should go direct to the manufacturer and then back to Home Depot or HomeDepot.com to buy. Home Depot is able to offer…
Read moreThe two main types of epoxy concrete sealers are epoxy paint and epoxy coatings. They are essentially both coatings, but companies have chosen to market them differently to appeal to different markets. Epoxy Paint: Epoxy paint is typically a low solids, pre-mixed (1 part) epoxy that goes on like a paint. Epoxy Coating: Epoxy coatings…
Read moreV-Seal is a manufacturer and distributor of concrete sealers. Per their website, they sell products under their V-Seal brand, and also supply to other third party companies under different names. Ratings and reviews of their top products can be found here: 101 Concrete Sealer Review 102 Concrete Sealer Review Industra Gloss 350 Review
Read moreDrylok Natural Look Sealer is a water based clear acrylic/latex sealer. It will leave behind a visible coating on the surface. For a true natural look sealer, or a sealer that will leave the concrete looking natural and unsealed, consider these: Armor SX5000 DOT Water Repellent Concrete Sealer Review – Average 4.8 Star Review PS110 Siloxane…
Read moreA silicate based concrete sealer is designed to chemically react with free lime and calcium below the surface of the concrete to form Calcium Silicate Hydrate (CSH) within the pores. All silicates product the same CSH structure, regardless of whether it is a sodium silicate or lithium silicate. There are a few differences between the…
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