concrete sealer

[gav64]

Any recommendations for a good sealer to use to help protect concrete from the effects of road salt. thanks, Glenn.

 

[DieselPower]

Driveway concrete or concrete floor in a barn or garage? Personally I always use 2 part epoxy paint on my garage floors. Impervious to most everything and seems to last forever. You can buy these floor coating's at most hardware stores or if you need it in any quantity (like I did) you can usually get it from paint stores. I bought my 2 part epoxy floor coating from the local Sherman Williams paint store.

One thing to remember is make sure your concrete is cured before applying any kind of sealer. If it's not the sealer might pop off due to not adhearing properly.

 

[JimW1950]

Allow concrete to cure at least 28 days.

40% Silane Penetrating Sealer for concrete. Pricey, but good for 10 years. Typically, runs about 10% of the cost of the driveway (i.e. driveway pour $5000, then sealer will run close to $500).

Available in St. Louis, MO area at Nu-Way a specialty store generally for contractors &/or professionals.

 

[schmism]

you from the STL area?

 

[GaryS]

I just sealed most all of my exterior concrete with BossGloss from BonTool. I love the way it looks as much as how it works! It gave the concrete a real dark look and the water beads like crazy.

They also have an additive called something like MaxGrip if you're concerned about it being too slippery. It's definitely slippery than before but not a real problem.

BonTool - BossGloss

 

[aesanders]

I've seen excellent results with this. Does great job of densifying the concrete.

Concrete Refurbishing and Polishing

 

[drm]

I will second the floor sealer recommendation. Use a penetrating sealer that penetrates 1/4" minimum that is oil and gasoline resistant. A commercial grade product will last 5 years under hard use and 7 to 10 under light use. Clean & recoat when the water no longer beads on it.

I have used Hydrozo , Enviroseal and Sonneborn Silane sealers and have had good luck with them. Use a 40% solid product and be sure to follow the prep for good results. Enviroseal 40 is a water based product and should be easer to use with less potential for environmental issues. You need to get them from a TRUE Builders supply yard. NOT Home Depot, Lowes, etc. They will likely want cash if you are not a contractor with an account.

Be sure to get, read, and understand the MSDS before using. These are products intended for professionals that use them regularly. Some are very dangerous and require special protection. All require a well ventilated area. It is worth the hassle.

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