Concrete floor sealer

Description

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Concrete floor sealers are intended to enhance and protect the appearance as well as the water-resistance of concrete flooring. A good coating gives concrete an durable layer of protection against heavy traffic, abrasion, chemicals, and moisture exposure. It also beautifies the surface, simplifies maintenance and improves skid resistance. Most sealers also reduce the pitting, cracks, and stains.

The types of coatings include: :

• Solvent based polymers (paints): Acrylics
• Water-based polymers (paints): Acrylics, Acrylic/urethanes, Polyureas
• Epoxies:
• Epoxy-aggregates:
• Overlays:
• Cement-based toppings:

This table provides some commercial examples:

Brand name	Manufacturer	Composition	Comments	Application	Cure-time	Longevity	Links
Armor AR350	Foundation Armor	solvent based acrylic	Interior or exterior use; Wet look; non-yellowing, UV resistant	Two coats recommended; Use roller or sprayer; self-priming		recoat in 2-5 years	Website
Clear-Seal Acrylic Urethane	Rainguard	acrylic urethane (single component self-cross-linking)	Interior or exterior use; resistant to solvents, oil, gasoline and UV; low VOC (<50 g/L); water-based; low gloss	Recommends first coat of water-repellent on porous surfaces; Use brush, t-bar or pump sprayer; clean up with water	60 min recoat/ 24 hours to walk-on	5 year warranty	Website, SDS
Decra-Seal Natural	W.R.Meadows	water-based sealant	Interior or exterior use; can add stain, dyes or aggregate for decorative effects; Low VOC (<50 g/L); Water-repellant; matte finish	Industrial sprayer recommended; shelf life = 1 year; clean-up with soap and water	dries quickly; restrict walk-on for 12 hours, vehicle traffic for 24		Website, Chart, SDS
Industrial-Seal 117A	V-Seal	lithium-silicate densifier with silconate stain repellant	Interior or exterior use; no VOC ; waterproof, controls dust, allows deep penetration to chemically harden and fortify the substrate	Water-based material; Use roller of low-pressure sprayer; Use only 1 coat; shelf life = 1 year; clean-up with soap and water	Dry to touch in 1-3 hours; allow 12-24 hours		Website
Floortex Polyaspartic Garage Floor Coating	Floortex	polyaspartic	Interior or exterior use; low VOC; easy to maintain, minimizes dust and dirt;	Expensive; Use roller or squeegee (don't make errors because it dries quickly)	1 hour to dry
PS 101 Siliconate Multi-surface sealer		lithium-silicate densifier with silconate stain repellant	Interior or exterior use; ; water repellant, stain-proof
Quickrete Fastset Concrete Crack Repair			Can be used to repair cracks and gaps
Epoxyshield Basement Floor coating kit	Rust-oleum	epoxy	Formulated for indoor use		16 hours to dry		Website
RadonSeal	RadonSeal	lithium-silicate densifier with silconate stain repellant
Consolideck		lithium-silicate densifier with silconate stain repellant

Synonyms and Related Terms

concrete floor sealant