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Acid Stained Concrete floor Installation with overlay and Kemiko Stain: Video 6
The first coat of 2 coats of a 35% solvent sealer is been installed to seal the acid stain. The second coat of the sealer really evens out the gloss on the flooring but we did not take the video. All our stained concrete floors comes out looking like marble.
We also install polyurethane sealers for an even glossier shine.
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Concrete water sealer under laminate floor? "Drylock"?
Hello!
I am getting close to installing a floating laminate floor in my kitchen. I read that if you have a concrete floor (which I do) that you need to put down a vapor seal or something like that along with the foam that goes underneath the flooring. Currently there are 2 layers of linoleum floor that cover everything but where the cabinets use to be. This is a three part question I guess.
1. I have a couple cans of DRYLOK Latex-Base Masonry Waterproofer left over from another project. Can I use this on the floor and then put the foam then the flooring down?
2. If I can use it, do I need to put it over the old linoleum floor too or just the exposed concrete?
3. If I can’t use it, what should I get? Thanks in advance!
Thanks for not helping chicagirl51. I’ve done a lot of research and talked to a lot of people and all disagree with you on some of your points. Lets leave it to constructive criticism shall we?
Why haven’t you removed all the linoleum? You need a flat level surface for laminate floors and they are not recommended for kitchens or bathrooms. 6 mil poly is what you put over concrete and then the pad.
Leaking basement, THROUGH THE FLOOR?!?
We are closing on a house tomorrow. It is raining extremely heavily (already 4+" in the past 24 hours) and expected to rain through Sunday.
We just noticed our basement is leaking, up through the floors. We have lived in this house since December and haven’t had this problem yet — even our last heavy rainstorm.
Now, I read somewhere that if it’s leaking up through the floors, you can use Concrete Sealer to seal all cracks and solve the problem. The issue is, half our basement is finished and it’s leaking on the finished side — not carpet, but TILE.
What can we do to fix this? We DO NOT HAVE GUTTERS and our yard has HUGE puddles right next to the house.. we are installing gutters and downspouts the next day it’s dry. Will they help enough??
Is it worth backing out of the sale and our contract to avoid having to deal with this??
Gutters will help your situation but you still need to move the water out away from the house as far as possible. This could be done with field line pipe without the holes in it running at a slope to insure sufficient drainage away from the house. Some landscaping can help your situation too by bringing in topsoil to slope the ground from the house outwards to help move the water away from the house.
The topsoil can also help cover any gutter drainage pipe more easily with less trenching. This will also cure the problem of puddling water standing next to the house. As for the basement, are you sure that the water is coming from the floor? This can sometimes be deceiving in exactly where the water is entering the basement. Depending on how the basement walls are finished, it would be wise to determine how the finished walls were installed. Such as, are they 2×4 framed walls at the block? Just firring strips nailed to the block? I have even seen drywall glued straight to the block wall.
Waterproofing the floor is a good idea and making sure that the walls are not part of the leaking problem is another. Without finding the area or area’s of water entrance and getting that treated and stopped, One instance of basement flooding proves there will be another if action is not taken.
It is hard to advise on whether to back out of the closing or to press on with repairs. Each leaking basement is different in ways but also similar in others. The amount of work and expense to dry up a problem basement can vary greatly depending on the actual cause of the problem. Just from the sound of your situation it would seem that some gutters and landscaping can greatly improve your chances of success, although some inside work will also need to be evaluated and performed. How much remains to be seen.
Good luck and I hope this helps.
Voc Compliant Solvent Based Concrete Sealer
There are many benefits that are tacked to concrete sealers. When applied on a regular basis, concrete sealers help protect the concrete surface, as well as the internal structure of the concrete. There are many different types of Concrete Sealers available in the market. One of the most commonly seen sealer, is the solvent based sealer.
When considering buying or using a solvent based sealer, the first thing that you need to take note of is whether the sealer is VOC compliant or not. VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compounds. Some solvents are actually harmful to the environment. To prevent harmful solvents from being released into the environment, solvent based products such as sealers have to comply with strict legislation. This is to ensure that all solvents used in the sealers are environmentally friendly.
So, how can solvent based solvents be beneficial to concrete?
Beautifying the surface.
When a single coating of solvent based solvent is applied to concrete, the surface of the concrete starts to look glossy. The glossy look gives the same feeling as that of a well polished floor. The overall look and feel is one that is clean and well maintained.
Ease of maintenance.
Speaking of maintenance, a coat of sealer makes the concrete easier to maintain. It acts as an external layer of outer covering that protects the concrete from water, oil, dirt, grime and other harmful materials. When such materials come into contact with the concrete surface, they can easily be cleaned off with some warm water and detergent. This will help prevent grease or grime from entering the insides of the concrete and damaging its internal structures.
Protection from unwanted plants.
Unwanted plants such as weed tend to grow in unprotected concrete. As dirt, soil, grime, etc starts to accumulate in cracks or holes, this gives weeds an opportunity to grow on the surface of the concrete. The roots from the plants can actually grow deep into the concrete, further weakening its structure. This may be a slow process that often goes unnoticed. Cracks within the concrete starts to widen as the roots force its way through. In severe cases, the affected area needs to be completely replaced with new concrete.
Solvent based sealers can help prevent this from happening. Firstly, it helps to prevent cracks and the accumulation of dirt and grime. Without the proper conditions, weeds cannot grow. Secondly, the inherent properties of the solvents actually help discourage plant growth. Plants don’t like the chemicals!
Solvent based sealers can come in different finishes – semi-gloss, gloss, or matte. You will need a concrete sprayer or a half inch roller cover to apply the sealer. Avoid using thin plastic sprayers, as they may react in a negative manner with the solvents. They come in cans of 1 gallon or 5 gallons. Usually, you will need 1 gallon for every hundred feet.
Gen Wright
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Motsenbocker’s 413-01 Lift Off #5 Latex Based Paint Remover – 22-oz Trigger Bottle
Green Cross Certified Low-VOC Water-based Biodegradable Safe for the Environment & User Motsenbocker’s Lift Off #5 Latex Based Paint Remover is a unique formulation that is truly water-based and biodegradable. It was designed to specifically remove latex based paints from all surfaces, including carpets, clothing, upholstery, brick, concrete and more! Lift Off #5 works great for all latex based paint clean up from tools to overspray. Works On: New & Old Paint, Drips & Splatters, Wood Stains, Enamels, Oversprays, Latex Low-, Semi- & High-Gloss Paints, Latex Aerosols * Latex Enamels, Water-Based Sealers, Linseed Oils, Lacquer, Stencil Paints & More! Safe On: Carpeting, Fiberglass, Tools, Hands, Fabrics, Brick, Concrete, Upholstery, Spray Equipment, Brushes, Furniture, Non-washables, Floors, Washables, Linoleum, Tile, Counter-tops, Wood, Cars & More!