Concrete Sealers

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.

To avoid underapplying, determine the square footage to be sealed and then follow the directions on the can. Fixing this problem is relatively simple apply another coat of sealer.

How to Correctly Apply Concrete Sealer

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Sealers Vol. 7 No. 3 - May 2007 by Sue Poremba Comments are Disabled

Applying concrete sealer is not rocket science, but it is a complicated process, says Jim Glessner of GST International LLC in Sparks, Nev.

How To Remove Sealers From Concrete

Tips & How-Tos Concrete Sealers Vol. 4 No. 3 - June/July 2004 by John Strieder Comments are Disabled

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.

Eco-friendly sealer from Green Umbrella

Decorative Concrete Press Releases Product Industry News Concrete Coatings Concrete Sealers Staining & Coloring Concrete by Concrete Decor Staff Comments are Disabled

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, […]