Concrete sealer suggestions

[bones1]

I have a new slab I need to seal to keep stains from penetrating it.Anyone ever use a slab sealer and recommendations?..How do they get the slabs in a firehouse so smooth and shiney?.

 

[DieselPower]

I did my last garage with Sherman Williams 2 part epoxy floor coating. It's impervious to most everything including gas and oil. I was going to go the sealer route but the epoxy coating makes for a very durable surface that is very easy to clean up.

 

[Nasty135]

Bones1, When I finished my floor and sealed it with a urethane sealer it looked great a worked ok if you cleaned up drips quickly.... But a few times more than I liked to see the sealer was eaten through buy mostly gasoline drips from a leaky bowl seal...So I really am not very impressed with it..So I don't think I would leave anything sit on it for long... My sealer was $100 for 5gals, took two coats... Hope this helps...

Like DP(above) says a two part will work better and longer both and it will best if done before anything can contaminate the fresh concrete...

Not real sure about what the fire dept. uses but I think its similar to what is used on commercial tile floors... But my floors were very shiny at first as well...

Remember shiny = slippery..

 

[montejw]

I have a new slab I need to seal to keep stains from penetrating it.Anyone ever use a slab sealer and recommendations?..How do they get the slabs in a firehouse so smooth and shiney?.

Most "sealers" need to be applied soon after the floor is poured, like right after the finishers are done. If not then, then you have to wait a week or more.

What sort of stains do want to protect against? Fuel and oils will most likely go through regular sealers. As stated by others, you may want a 2 part epoxy paint if you're really looking for protection against most anything petro based.

Monte

 

[scott_vt]

Mornin Bones,
You might find this site interesting !
Concrete Sealer Information - The Concrete Network

 

[bones1]

Thanks for the quick replies.But from the looks of things I have to wait 60-90 days before I can use products such as this UGL - DRYLOK® Masonry - Floor And Exterior Paints
""New/Unpainted surfaces: New concrete must cure for 30 to 60 days. For best results, pre-cast, poured or highly
troweled concrete should be pressure washed using a 1100-1750 psi pressure washer to remove any surface
glazing, form release compounds or other surface contaminants. Allow to dry completely. To avoid damaging the
concrete surface do not use a pressure washer setting above 1750 psi. The concrete surface should look and feel
like 120-220 grit medium grade sandpaper. Test the concrete by sprinkling a few drops of water on the surface. If
water applied to the surface does not penetrate readily into the prepared concrete, acid etching may be required.
See below for acid etching recommendations."
I had the floor power trowelled very smooth,might have been a mistake.DP did you have to "rough up" your floor when you did it.thanks again folks.A wealthy man could always go this route Yes It's Concrete! - Concrete Reflections Inc. - The Ultimate In Concrete Polishing

 

[heymack]

I used this stuff on the concrete floor in my laundry room. It penetrates deeply, is very tough and resists staining.

H & C Concrete - Silicone Acrylic Concrete Sealer

 

[bones1]

Thanks for all the suggestions.I'll check em out.