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Why Seal Concrete?
On the surface, concrete looks like an indestructible material. For this reason, many people choose to ignore the protection of concrete. But despite it’s tough exterior, concrete actually degenerate over time. The degeneration can be caused by oil spills, rust from water, dirt and grime, etc.
The solution to this problem, is to seal the concrete surface with sealers. While the sealer cannot offer full protection against malicious contaminants, it helps to lengthen the life span of the concrete surface. Here are some benefits of protecting concrete with sealers.
Preserve outer appearance.
The physical appearance of the concrete can be stained by oil or other substances. When a coating of sealer is applied to the surface, it actually helps to prevent the harmful substance from penetrating too deeply into the concrete. When concrete comes into contact with such substances, cleaning should be carried out as soon as possible. This will help prevent the substances from eroding the coating of sealer, and ultimately damage the concrete.
Enhance outer appearance.
In addition to preserving the concrete, a coating certain sealers can also help to enhance the overall appearance of the concrete. When applied onto concrete, the sealer gives the surface a “wet” or “shiny” look. It looks almost as if somebody had polished the surface.
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In the same way, sealers can also be used to restore old concrete surfaces. Concrete surfaces that look dull due to weathering can now be restored to look like new.
Protection from spalling.
When concrete is exposed to changing temperatures, it may expand or contract accordingly. This causes damage to the internal structure of the concrete. In other words, chunks of concrete may be separated because of temperature changes. A coat of sealer will help prevent this from happening. This is because sealer has an elastic quality to it. When exposed to higher temperature, it can actually stretch a little, thus absorbing the potential damage that may be inflicted on the concrete.
Protection from water damage.
Perhaps the most common liquid that concrete is exposed to is water. Concrete is exposed to water when it rains, or when someone gives it a washing. That means concrete can be exposed to water almost every day. Although water seems like a harmless liquid, constant exposure to water can actually cause the concrete to weaken. Water can seep in between cracks, and loosen sand within the concrete. The process is almost like cancer. It destroys the concrete slowly, until someone discovers that huge damage has already been done.
Therefore, concrete should be protected with a coating of sealer. The sealer helps prevent water from penetrating concrete blocks and weakening its structure.
Protection from winter salts.
Winter salts resting on concrete surface will cause damage to the surface. The surface will start to erode when left untreated. A coat of sealer can help prevent this from happening.
Gen Wright
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Concrete Sealer Matte Finish Part 1 DYI How to
Concrete Sealer with a beautiful matte finish. We demonstrate how to achieve the matte finish after using our UV sealer or EAP Concrete Sealer products.
Duration : 0:10:40
How do I prep a floor for concrete sealer?
I ripped up a vinyl floor – I used a scraper to get up as much of the adhesive and backing as possible and then scrubbed the floor with a cleanser with bleach. Is that enough? Some websites said to use TSP, but the floor isn’t greasy – it is just spots of bare foundation, leveling compound, and the vinyl adhesive.
you should try to get as much of the adhesive & leveling compound off – if not then the sealer will not adhere to the concrete properly
Keystone Concrete Weather Urn and Trash Receptacle with Side Door KSR48SDWU-x000 Color: Architectural Bronze/Sierra Brown Concrete, Liner: Galvanized Steel
This expanded line offers unique designs with a modern appeal. The extremely durable steel and concrete construction will endure constant use and harsh weather conditions. Features: -Side door for easy disposal removal -Tops are heavy gauge, hot-dipped galvanized, powder coated, fire-safe steel -Precast Portland cement (ASTM C150 type 1 or 3) treated with water repellent sealer -Air entrainment 4-6% to prevent cracking -Leak-proof rigid plastic liner -Gallon Capacity: 48 -Reinforcing steel conforms to ASTM 615 and deformations conform to ASTM-M-305 -Light sandblast finish -Available in Architectural Bronze with Sierra Brown Concrete or Gray with Silverstone Concrete -Disposal Opening: 22″” W x 5″” H -Overall Dimensions: 26″” Sq. x 42″” H United Receptacle is a Member of the United States Green Building Council
concrete countertop sealer – application Video
concrete countertop sealer, we are going to demonstrate the roll-on technique in this video. UVsealer can also be sprayed on any surface as well. Concrete counter tops with professional grade sealer and new quick curing using UV light. Fast curing this way saves time & money. View all videos on UVSealer.com
Duration : 0:5:21