Comments on: can I seal concrete floor after just cleaning it? or do I HAVE to polish it first? http://www.concretesealerhq.com/concrete-sealer/can-i-seal-concrete-floor-after-just-cleaning-it-or-do-i-have-to-polish-it-first/ All about concrete sealers Sat, 10 Apr 2010 21:01:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Laron http://www.concretesealerhq.com/concrete-sealer/can-i-seal-concrete-floor-after-just-cleaning-it-or-do-i-have-to-polish-it-first/comment-page-1/#comment-650 Laron Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:25:59 +0000 http://concretesealerhq.com/concrete-sealer/can-i-seal-concrete-floor-after-just-cleaning-it-or-do-i-have-to-polish-it-first#comment-650 It is wise to polish it after cleaning it throughly, if not you risk having a white film that will come out of the seal finish after drying.<br><b>References : </b><br>30 years of exprience http://concretebyjerry.webs.com/ It is wise to polish it after cleaning it throughly, if not you risk having a white film that will come out of the seal finish after drying.
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30 years of exprience
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]]> By: kay w http://www.concretesealerhq.com/concrete-sealer/can-i-seal-concrete-floor-after-just-cleaning-it-or-do-i-have-to-polish-it-first/comment-page-1/#comment-649 kay w Fri, 25 Dec 2009 16:19:59 +0000 http://concretesealerhq.com/concrete-sealer/can-i-seal-concrete-floor-after-just-cleaning-it-or-do-i-have-to-polish-it-first#comment-649 Hi, I actually just wrote a short article about cleaning concrete which includes information regarding your question. I've listed the link for you and hope you find it helpful. Thanks Kimberly http://www.ehow.com/how_5651184_clean-concrete.html<br><b>References : </b><br> Hi,
I actually just wrote a short article about cleaning concrete which includes information regarding your question. I’ve listed the link for you and hope you find it helpful. Thanks Kimberly

http://www.ehow.com/how_5651184_clean-concrete.html
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]]> By: chicagirl51 http://www.concretesealerhq.com/concrete-sealer/can-i-seal-concrete-floor-after-just-cleaning-it-or-do-i-have-to-polish-it-first/comment-page-1/#comment-648 chicagirl51 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:32:59 +0000 http://concretesealerhq.com/concrete-sealer/can-i-seal-concrete-floor-after-just-cleaning-it-or-do-i-have-to-polish-it-first#comment-648 The concrete needs to be dry before applying a sealer. Leave it for at least 24 hrs if it;s an interior floor and longer if it's exterior depending on where you live.<br><b>References : </b><br>stained,painted and sealed a lot of concrete in my home! http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Other-Spaces/Painting-concrete-to-look-like-wood-floor/detail.esi?oid=6721769 http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Kitchens/Painted-Kitchen-Floor/detail.esi?oid=1451403 http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Garages/Painting-and-staining-concrete-garage-floor/detail.esi?oid=1416188 The concrete needs to be dry before applying a sealer. Leave it for at least 24 hrs if it;s an interior floor and longer if it’s exterior depending on where you live.
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stained,painted and sealed a lot of concrete in my home!
http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Other-Spaces/Painting-concrete-to-look-like-wood-floor/detail.esi?oid=6721769
http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Kitchens/Painted-Kitchen-Floor/detail.esi?oid=1451403
http://www.roomzaar.com/rate-my-space/Garages/Painting-and-staining-concrete-garage-floor/detail.esi?oid=1416188

]]> By: Heretoplay2 http://www.concretesealerhq.com/concrete-sealer/can-i-seal-concrete-floor-after-just-cleaning-it-or-do-i-have-to-polish-it-first/comment-page-1/#comment-647 Heretoplay2 Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:58:59 +0000 http://concretesealerhq.com/concrete-sealer/can-i-seal-concrete-floor-after-just-cleaning-it-or-do-i-have-to-polish-it-first#comment-647 For the best adhesion, you need "etch" the floor. This is done by cleaning the floor with a muriatic acid wash. You should be able to buy the acid at your local hardware store. MAKE SURE you follow the dilution formula written on the acid bottle. It's usually about 10 parts water to 1 part acid. Rinse the floor thoroughly following the etching to ensure you wash away any leftover acid, then wait for the floor to completely dry. Generally about 2-3 days. You can then go ahead and seal the floor. It will last a hell of a long time if you follow these steps, otherwise it will peel and chip in a short period of time. BTW, the acid is not expensive either. About $40 for 1000sqft<br><b>References : </b><br> For the best adhesion, you need "etch" the floor. This is done by cleaning the floor with a muriatic acid wash. You should be able to buy the acid at your local hardware store. MAKE SURE you follow the dilution formula written on the acid bottle. It’s usually about 10 parts water to 1 part acid. Rinse the floor thoroughly following the etching to ensure you wash away any leftover acid, then wait for the floor to completely dry. Generally about 2-3 days.

You can then go ahead and seal the floor. It will last a hell of a long time if you follow these steps, otherwise it will peel and chip in a short period of time.

BTW, the acid is not expensive either. About $40 for 1000sqft
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]]> By: Clayton http://www.concretesealerhq.com/concrete-sealer/can-i-seal-concrete-floor-after-just-cleaning-it-or-do-i-have-to-polish-it-first/comment-page-1/#comment-646 Clayton Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:53:59 +0000 http://concretesealerhq.com/concrete-sealer/can-i-seal-concrete-floor-after-just-cleaning-it-or-do-i-have-to-polish-it-first#comment-646 Yes polish! Then seal. New conc. needs muratic acid before paint.<br><b>References : </b><br> Yes polish! Then seal. New conc. needs muratic acid before paint.
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]]> By: Yelena Z http://www.concretesealerhq.com/concrete-sealer/can-i-seal-concrete-floor-after-just-cleaning-it-or-do-i-have-to-polish-it-first/comment-page-1/#comment-645 Yelena Z Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:42:59 +0000 http://concretesealerhq.com/concrete-sealer/can-i-seal-concrete-floor-after-just-cleaning-it-or-do-i-have-to-polish-it-first#comment-645 I don't know about polishing it, but letting the surface dry thoroughly is a MUST before applying sealer.<br><b>References : </b><br> I don’t know about polishing it, but letting the surface dry thoroughly is a MUST before applying sealer.
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