The two most common caused of concrete deterioration are water absorption and surface abrasion. Signs of concrete deterioration include: Concrete dusting Concrete spalling Concrete cracking Concrete staining Freeze-thaw damage Salt damage The best way to prevent deterioration is to seal the concrete, and the best sealer will depend on the condition of the concrete and…
Read moreA sealer and a coating are very different from one another and there is often a lot of confusion that surrounds basement sealers. Use this article as a resource to explain the types of basement sealers so you can made a more educated buying decision. Basement Waterproofing Sealer Reviews Best Basement Floor Sealer Best Basement…
Read moreUnder the category of acrylic sealers there are water and solvent based acrylic sealers, acrylic lacquer sealers, acrylic co-polymer sealers, and acrylic latex sealers. Water vs Solvent Based Acrylic Sealers There are a few differences between water based acrylic sealers and solvent based acrylic sealers, and most of their differences are related to appearance and…
Read morePenetrating concrete sealers are concrete sealers that work entirely below the surface and won’t change the look or color of the concrete. Penetrating sealers won’t leave behind a visible surface film, and the surface of the concrete will look exactly as it did before being sealed. If you are looking for a wet look, low…
Read moreThe two best types of garage floor coatings are epoxy coatings and urethane coatings. Acrylic sealers are also becoming increasingly popular on residential garage floors. Acrylic Sealer Epoxy Coating Urethane Coating No surface prep required Must acid etch surfce Must grind the surface Lasts 5+ years Lasts 7+ years Lasts 10+ years Easy recoat Screen…
Read moreStamped concrete is typically sealed with a penetrating Silane-Siloxane sealer or an acrylic sealer. The best stamped concrete sealer for your stamped concrete will depend on what you want the stamped concrete too look like once sealed, and your reason for sealing. Silane Siloxane Concrete Sealers Acrylic Concrete Sealers Won’t change the look of the concrete…
Read moreWhile it is always best to follow the directions on the product container, there are a few tips and tricks you can follow to get the best out of your acrylic sealer application. First, you want to make sure you choose the right acrylic sealer. There are water and solvent based acrylic sealers, acrylic co-polymer…
Read moreThere are several differences between water based acrylic concrete sealers and solvent based acrylic concrete sealers. The type of acrylic concrete sealer is best for your application will depend on what you want the concrete to look like once sealed, and how much time you want to invest into repairing and maintain your acrylic sealer….
Read moreGreen concrete, also referred to as new or freshly poured concrete, should be allowed to fully cure before applying a sealer to the surface. Curing compounds, and acrylic cure and seals can be used as early as 24 hours after the pour, but if you are looking for a protective, penetrating sealer, the concrete should…
Read moreThe three best concrete sealers for sealing concrete and paver driveways are silicate concrete sealers, silane-siloxane water repellent concrete sealers, and acrylic concrete sealers. Silicate Concrete Sealers Silane Siloxane Concrete Sealers Acrylic Concrete Sealers Won’t change the look of the concrete Won’t change the look of the concrete Enahnces with a wet look or gloss…
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