The 2500 Medium Gloss sealer manufactured by SS Specialties is a medium-grade acrylic sealer that offers such benefits as UV resistance, water resistance, and non-yellowing properties.  The sealer itself functions much like all other acrylic sealers: its larger particles of acrylic sealant will not pass through the surface pores of the concrete, rather pooling on top of the concrete to be spread out during the application process. Once properly applied, the sealer will bond to the surface of the concrete substrate to prevent the incursion of water, salts, and other potential harms.

According to their website, “SS Supreme 2500 Plus is a medium gloss, UV Resistant acrylic copolymer concrete sealer intended for all types of concrete both indoor and outdoor. SS Supreme 2500 Plus Medium Gloss offers improved resistance to rain, the sun, freezing temperatures, stains, and other pollutants that sometimes can be hazardous to concrete. With substrate wetting agents and anti-foaming additives included in this formulation, SS Supreme 2500 Plus Medium Gloss provides superior adhesion to properly prepared concrete. Applying SS Supreme 2500 Plus Medium Gloss to exposed aggregate will also help to eliminate loose pebbles and premature wear. SS Supreme 2500 Plus Medium Gloss can be considered an ultimate multi-use concrete sealer, including a Cure-N-Seal.”

The biggest potential drawback to the SS Specialties line of sealers is that they are solvent-based sealers, meaning they may not be legal in your state due to their high volatile organic contents. Similarly, care must be taken during the application process as the fumes released by solvent-based sealers during application can be harmful to your health.