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Sealers are applied to concrete surfaces to protect them from the elements and extend their useful lifespans. There are two main types of sealers: film-forming varieties that enhance the surface with color and sheen, and penetrating sealers that go into the concrete’s pores and seemingly disappear.
Applying concrete sealer is not rocket science, but it is a complicated process, says Jim Glessner of GST International LLC in Sparks, Nev.
Concrete Sealers can be removed with mechanical means such as sandblasting or grinding. But for many contractors, it’s a last resort.
This is probably not your favorite way to spend a day, but sometimes it’s a necessary evil.
Green Umbrella is releasing Green Umbrella Outdoor Microfilm, an environmentally friendly hybrid surface treatment that creates a durable microthin layer to seal concrete floors. Green Umbrella Outdoor Microfilm is perfect for broom-finished, porous and consolidated concrete surfaces, improving slip and abrasion resistance. When properly applied, the microfilm forms a breathable, […]
