Before removing an old acrylic sealer you should make sure that the acrylic sealer needs to be removed. In many cases, an acrylic sealer can easily be repaired without having to remove it. The above photo, which was taken from FoundationArmor.com, is of a solvent based acrylic sealer that was repaired, not removed. Acrylic sealers…
Read moreWhen you think of a wet look paver sealer, two different things come to mind. There is “wet look” as in high gloss, and then there is “wet look” as in the pavers look like they look when wet with water. While you would assume the meaning is the same across all products, it couldn’t…
Read moreWater based acrylic sealers are great sealers to use if you are looking to achieve a low gloss to high gloss finishing without darkening the surface of the concrete. Water based acrylic sealer reviews: Seal-Krete Clear Seal Acrylic Sealer (average 4 star review) Armor WB25 Acrylic Sealer (average 4.9 star review) When choosing a…
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 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 moreFoundation Armor AR350 wet look sealer has been taking the industry by storm. It offers superior bonding and adhesion to concrete surfaces and will outlast other similar products in this category. Here are a few customer testimonials we have gathered from the web: Concrete Décor Magazine In May of 2014, Concrete Décor Magazine posted a photo of a customer…
Read moreBlister marks, bubbles, and white hazy areas are common in acrylic sealers. These types of surface impurities form when: High amounts of moisture come up through the concrete and build up below the sealer. The sealer has reached the end of its life. The sealer was not properly applied and was unable to form a…
Read moreA new trend in the concrete industry is the use of water repellent infused acrylic coatings. This type of coating will offer the benefits of a water repellent sealer and the benefits of an acrylic coating. For example, we will use the Armor AX25 by Foundation Armor. Here is how it works: When the Armor AX25…
Read moreThere are two types of products that can be used to seal a concrete pool deck: Invisible, penetrating sealer: Works below the surface and won’t change the appearance of the concrete. Coating. Changes the appearance by adding a satin sheen or gloss finish. Pool Deck Sealers The best type of sealer to use on concrete…
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