What is a concrete sealer?
A concrete sealer is applied to concrete substrates, brick, masonry, stone, stucco, stamped concrete, cinderblock, slate and exposed aggregate.
A concrete sealer can protect concrete from water, deicing salts, staining, weathering, chlorides, rust, mold and mildew just to name a few.
A concrete sealer can also enhance the appearance of concrete to bring out the texture, colors and patterns with a matte, low sheen, satin, wet look or high gloss finish.
A concrete sealer can extend the life of a concrete slab and prevent the need to replace it down the road.
There are a lot of different types of concrete sealers: penetrating concrete sealers, decorative concrete sealers and durable concrete coatings.
A concrete sealer can be used in basements to waterproof concrete or reduce moisture.
A concrete sealer can be used on concrete driveways to waterproof, keep out chlorides and salt and prevent spalling, pitting and cracking.
A concrete sealer can be used on patios, pool decks and on pavers to protect from the chlorine and salt water or to give a nice decorative look.
A concrete sealer can be used on a garage floors to protect them from automobile fluid, oil and grease staining, and an epoxy floor coating can be used with flakes, paint chips or metallic sand.
A concrete sealer can be used on commercial and industrial applications, highways, warehouses, parking decks and bridges to prevent cracking, staining and to protect the concrete from wear.
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