Concrete pool decks are constantly exposed to water, day in and day out. Water gets splashed onto the concrete, the concrete absorbs the water, and the water causes the concrete to slowly break down within the pores. This is where a concrete sealer comes into play. Sealing your concrete pool deck will help to extend…
Read moreBreathable sealers are sealers that allow for moisture vapors to pass through the concrete or masonry. They do not block the pores of the concrete and they are not designed to stop moisture. Breathable sealers are great to use on: Exterior concrete Stamped concrete Bricks and pavers Flagstone Slate Granite Natural stone Exposed aggregate concrete…
Read moreSodium silicate sealers are very popular sealers to use on interior and exterior concrete. Over the past few years however, the market has become flooded with silicates and their purpose and abilities have been diluted through the improper use of marketing. Understanding how a silicate sealer works will help you to make a more educated…
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 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…
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