When it comes to waterproofing sealers, there are a few different categories: Penetrating Sealers: Penetrating sealers, like the Armor S2000 concrete sealer, is designed to chemically react with the concrete to form Calcium Silicate Hydrate within the pores. Through densification, the Armor S2000 will reduce the penetration of water, moisture and Radon. The most powerful…
Read moreThere are two different interpretations of what “wet look” means. The first interpretation is that a wet look sealer is simply a high gloss sealer, and the second interpretation is that a wet look sealer darkens the surface of the concrete to make it look wet. The type of wet look you are trying to…
Read moreOne of the most popular types of sealers for sealing concrete and pavers is an acrylic sealer. Acrylic sealers will not only enhance the look of the concrete, but they will also provide a long lasting, protective surface film. Choosing the right acrylic concrete sealer can revive and preserve the look of concrete, but choosing…
Read moreBEHR has been around for years and has manufactured everything from paints to sealers and coatings. Their products are available just about everywhere and their price point is very affordable. If you are looking for a temporary seal, or a temporary coating, BEHR is a great option. Many retailers offer dozens to hundreds of color options….
Read moreWe have pulled together and reviewed a list of the best waterproofing products that the waterproofing industry has to offer. Here they are: WATERPROOFING SEALERS Silicate-Based Waterproofer: Armor S2000 concrete sealer by Foundation Armor is guaranteed to reduce the penetration of water, moisture, and Radon for a lifetime. Impregnating Sealer: Armor SX5000 water repellent by…
Read moreA wet look paver sealer is a paver sealer that makes pavers look wet. Wet look sealers will also enhance and protect the surface of the pavers with a low gloss to high gloss finish. The best wet look sealer is an acrylic concrete sealer. Different types of acrylic sealers will provide a different type…
Read moreThe best concrete densifier and surface hardener is a silicate concrete sealer. Silicate sealers penetrate into the concrete where they chemically react to form a permanent crystalline barrier within the pores. Once the crystalline barrier has fully cured, the concrete will be left with in increased surface strength of up to 25-45%. The two most…
Read moreThere 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 moreWet look might mean one thing to you and something completely different to your neighbor which is why choosing the best wet look concrete sealer comes down to understanding how wet look sealers work. There are two types of wet look concrete sealers. There are wet look concrete sealers that darken the surface of the…
Read moreWhile all Silane/Siloxane sealers contain both silane sealer and siloxane sealer, they couldn’t differ more when it comes to formula, life, and performance. The reason Silane/Siloxane sealers differ so much from one manufacturer to the next is that they all contain a different level of active materials. You can usually tell how much active materials…
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