There are many sealers that can be used on cinderblock, but only one category of sealer that can be used to waterproof cinderblock. It is not secret that cinderblock will soak up, let in, and store water like a sponge. Impregnating sealers are the best type of waterproofing sealers to use on cinderblock because they…
Read moreIf you want to find the best concrete sealer, you have to know how to find it. Thanks to marketing teams and SEO firms, finding the best product has become hard. Use this quick reference sheet to help you better find the concrete sealer you are looking for. Penetrating Sealer or Coating: First, what type…
Read moreIf you are sealing a concrete slab, you are doing so for one of two reasons, or both: The slab has moisture issues which is very typical especially if a vapor barrier wasn’t installed, or if one was installed poorly; You plan on laying down flooring – usually a carpet, tile, or wood and the…
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 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 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…
Read morePenetrating Concrete Sealer VS Surface Concrete Sealer Penetrating concrete sealers penetrate into the concrete and work entirely below the surface. They do not leave behind a surface film or coating, and they don’t change the look of the concrete. Surface concrete sealers are also known as topical concrete sealers or concrete coatings. They leave a…
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