I have a poured concrete pad 8 x 12 on which I will place a pre-built storage shed, however I wanted to seal the pad first. As you note, there were so many products and product types out there it "made my head spin". I spent hours trying to figure out which product to use, and became increasingly more confused. It was clear, comprehensive, concise. Professionally delivered. Thank-you so much for this informative video. It is one of the best informational/instructional videos I have ever watched on TH-cam.
Excellent informational video for sealer products on TH-cam. Way to go man finally someone who can be straight up with facts so people DIY'ers can make a decision on what they want for their project. Thanks a bunch.
Wow. Thanks so much! Excellent video. Old house, and sealing the basement, garage floor, and new concrete walk outside. You saved me so much time and frustration....not just for myself, but for whoever lives in the home after I'm gone. Thanks!!
Great breakdown!! Thanks! Will view many vids, but this is a great entry to 'what do I want?' Only thing I'd ask for is more in-depth on new/2-5 year/5+ year concrete. (since from all my research concrete never stops curing)
Can you recommend a water based Siliconate for northern freeze and thaw sidewalk please ( 5 years old , cracking, never sealed) and a sealer for a long slippery ramp during freezing temps. Fell and got busted up pretty bad. ( ramp 1 year old, never sealed). Please help. Thank you!
Very good, thanks for sharing. I had to go out and look at what I'm using on a masonry wall. It's water based acrylic sealer from the local hardware store. I've used it before...seems to be good. When I think of sealer I think of that xylene based toxic chemical smelling stuff that everyone used when I was a kid. I don't want to smell that nasty stuff anymore.
We have brushed concrete with an exposed aggregate ribbon surrounding. What type of sealer can be used on both surfaces without a slippery dangerous outcome. Thank you!
You made a comment about newer methods of finishing concrete, like using a big power ride-on float. I just had a garage floor poured and they used one of these. Do I even need to seal it all? If so, which type do you recommend? Thanks!
Hello Jeff, Is the concrete indoor or outdoor? Reactive sealers are great for blocking moisture and preventing freeze/thaw and salt damage, but don't offer the same stain resistances that coatings can provide. On indoor applications epoxy and polyurethane or polyaspartic systems can be used for long lasting resistances. On outdoor applications, breathable acrylic coatings are more popular, but must be re-applied more often.
@@VSEALVideos Inside a pole barn in WNY, I am not looking for a thousands of dollar epoxy job. But have looked at on-line epoxy sales as the local PPG dealer will not sell epoxy to homeowners. Eventually there will be a 12,000lb lift on it & may see steel dozer tracks on it.
I enjoyed the video! You gave me the exact information I needed to choose the sealer that I want to use in my basement. However, you did not mention any particular brands, nor did you mention a store where it can be purchased. I have been to three different Lowe's stores, Home Depot, Ace Hardware and Harbor Freight. When I told them that I wanted a sodium or lithium silicate concrete sealer, they looked at me like I had a tree sprouting out of my forehead. What brand do I get? Where is it sold?
Great videos, can I use concrete sealer and than go over that with a polyurethane? I have an outside deck that’s concrete underneath. It is my garage and the concrete is always weeping into my garage.
@toolboxdiy , what sealer is recommended for exposed aggregated concrete? Also, is there a tinting penetrating sealer you would recommended to add/change color?
Thanks for this Vid. One question though. Can say, Acrylic or Polyurethane be put ontop of A Penetrating Sealer? Since they're not penetrating and just sits on top.
Seeking a recommendation on a sealer for old concrete in a home. I inherited a home with a cat urine problem on the concrete floor. I’ve tried everything to clean the urine. At this point need to seal the concrete to keep the smell form coming thru the luxury vinyl plank floor esp when the concrete pores open when it rains outside. What type of sealer is recommended?
Does this information apply to cool decking around a swimming pool? Should I seal it just like any concrete or would that mess up the cooling surface? Thanks!
Great explanation! I'm going to do my pool deck that is about 10 years old but want to stain it also. I want to use a penetrating stain like you said but the question is do I still need to seal it after staining? I've read conflicting articles on this. I would think you would but then agin that is why I'm asking for your opinion. Again great job explaining!!
Thank you so much! Question - I’ve just built a house with fully exposed concrete in and out. Lovely and smooth concrete just near the sea. Some walls have been poured 3 months ago while others 4 weeks ago. What sealer should I use that will protect and harden but not alter the look in any way (don’t want the wet look!). Many thanks!
Experts - for radon mitigation install , contractor made a hole in concrete wall and filled the gap around the pipe both inside and outside of concrete wall with Alex Plus Latex Caulk Plus Silicone . Is this good or should I get sealing around pipe with a better product?
Good video, far to many amateurs doing videos on stuff, filling the universe with junk. I'm doing a small project and I have been told from a friend that Weldbond glue mixed with water is good for sealing concrete, you know or is it true about this inexpensive alternative to all the other stuff.
Which is the best sealor for plished concrete surface.Note-Lithium based sealor mentioned here is actually a densifier which actually densifies the concrete.Further polishing is done on that densified concrete and sealor is applied at the last stage.So which sealor will be suitable for that last top application over polished concrete?
Very helpful. My problem is a condo on the first floor in Florida that has a mold problem. The best theory I have received from "experts" is that the concrete slab did not have a vapor barrier below the slab, so my moisture readings are good (about 5% RH) unless it rains, then the floor goes up to 99%RH. So, when it is 68 degrees out and a fairly dry November day, the interior humidity is still about 62% unless the air conditioning is set down to 70 degrees or so. So, they say to seal the floor before I put down vinyl plank flooring. One expert said use Drylock Floor, which is the penetrating type. The other expert said use Mapei Pleniseal PMB, which is a polyurethane compound. What brand would you use, or if you do not want to endorse a specific brand, what type would you use? I suspect you are going to say use a Silicate or a Silicanate if I followed your argument. Since I want to avoid upward water intrusion--sealing the floor with a penetrating sealer would make sense I suspect? Please help.
I thank you for your very informative video. I live Florida and Moss keep growing on the concrete outside my front door even after I power wash it 3 months before. There is no standing water after rainfall. The salesman at Home Depot says its moisture from in the concrete that causes the Moss to grow. Should I use a penetrating sealer to slow the growth or stop the growth of Moss
The penetrating sealer will definitely help. If the slab drains well (meaning it has a slight pitch so that water doesn't just sit on it), then it will probably solve the moss. If water still sits on the slab, moss or algae may still grow but it won't be as bad and it will come off much easier.
This video is so helpful. Thank you! I have vinyl tiles in my restaurant that need replacement. There is a beautiful concrete floor underneath. I am planning to stencil it with chalk paint and put a clear coat. Not sure what coating I should use that will last atleast a few years. Epoxy looks good but it will make the floor slippery with frequent water spills and all.
Hey Cindy and Mark! I hear you! We need the same thing in the US. We just don’t always do it. We live in Virginia by the Atlantic Ocean and it’s so beautiful here but still there are opportunist who will try your car or house! I love that style of house. It’s just like in Brazil and the Middle East. The Arabs designed the idea of a wall around their houses to protect their women and children. Then, they spread that style to Spain. Can I find that style in most cities in Mexico? I want a small pool and open patio inside as well.
Here in Northern California the weather in the summer gets to the 90s or triple digits. I want to protect my concrete driveway, what is a good sealer that will protect from high heat in the day and cold morning?
Hello. I am going to seal the concrete subfloor inside my home to reduce inside humidity. Which type of sealer would be best for that? I like the idea of reducing radon as well, but that's not my primary function. I don't care how it looks, as it will be covered by vinyl flooring.
I primed and then painted the basement recently. Then I used Thompsons Watersealer. It has been sticky without totally drying though. What should I do? I'd like to preserve the paint if possible and definitely remove the stickiness. If I use epoxy over the sticky floor do you think it will adhere and remove the stickiness.
Can I use any of these on acid stained concrete? I’m looking for a matte sealer or very low sheen. This homeowner likes low sheen . And the slab is flawed . So the low sheen would look best . I just want to bring out the colors in the stain and not have the sheen . It’s a rental house . So it’ll have a lot of foot traffic. Thank you for the video 😊
Seal before with a siliconate penatrating sealer such as Vseal 101 or PS101. These won't interfere with the paint adhesion. Although, I would probably skip the sealer if you're going to paint it.
QUESTION: If I put a high solvent high gloss concrete sealer in my basement... are the high VOC (carcinogen and other toxic materials) fumes STILL considered to be dangerous AFTER the floor dries? Or is it ONLY dangerous while applying and not dry yet? And if the answer is "Yes" these type of VOC sealers are still dangerous for indoor purposes even AFTER the floor dries... do you know of any "High-Gloss" water-based sealers that you would recommend for indoors/basements? Thanks again!
Can a penetrating sealer be used over the top of a high shine acrylic sealer? We are looking for options to fix a bad install job of a specchem acrylic sealer that was recently installed.
We have a new concrete patio and are wanting to get it sealed. It dusts really bad so we track the fine white dust in the house. We also do a lot of water activities and don’t want something that will make the concrete any more slippery than it already is. What option should we go with?
I am remodeling an extremely nasty house where all sort of animals have been pooping and pieing all ever it for many years. We removed the flooring and the plan after all the chemical treatments, is to seal the concrete before putting new tile in order to definitely prevent those flavors to be released from the concrete. What do you advise using for this application? Thank you
There are companies that will treat the concrete floors with enzymes to remove the organics from the urine and poo. After wetting the floor, they cover it with a Saran Wrap type covering to keep it wet while the liquid does its thing. I bought a flip house that had 25 cats. They did have to do 2 treatments but it worked. Another thing I did on that house was to put a big bowl of pine sol in the a/c return and crank up the heat for a couple of days to remove any odors from the ducts
Hi can you recommend a sealer that is non toxic non flammable. I'm making vessels for candles with rapid all cement and need a sealer that won't release toxic chemicals while candle is burning. Thanks
I've been watching a bunch of concrete sealer videos because my tub is a sunken concrete tub that was done by my contractor and he's asking me if I want to keep it untiled and have it sanded and sealed (with a penetrating water based sealer) or tiled. I'm wondering if I do decide to tile it, should it still be waterproofed / sealed underneath the tile anyways? I have a concern that the sanded grout with tile will allow water to penetrate the concrete underneath. Any opinions?
Thanks for such a clear and well-thought out video explanation. Can I ask for advice on my situation / application? I'd like to seal a large driveway, of which 520 sqm / 5564 square feet is "new" (32mpa poured 4 months ago) and 80 sqm / 856 square feet is ~30 years old (assume standard 20mpa concrete), comprised of slab under a drive-through carport (consistent / uniform grey surface) and 2 exposed sections with slightly different aggregates - rain and exposure has weathered them so the aggregate is prominent on the surface but they are in good condition and very usable hence not removed when new driveway was constructed. I'd like to seal all the driveway, and would prefer a sealant that can make the driveway look more uniform, preferably a dark charcoal grey. We get a fair bit of leaf staining and some animal droppings staining. My priorities are: 1) Achieve a uniform colour and look as much as possible so it's hard to determine old and new driveway sections. 2) Protect the driveway from staining from leaves / animal droppings. 3) Reduce water penetration so above staining remains surface only for easy pressure-cleaning or just waiting for next rainfall. 4) Be long-lasting so I'm not re-doing it in 5 years. 5) Protect concrete (we don't get frosts or snow) from erosion if possible, although I'll likely sell before I see the new driveway weather like the 30+ year old sections so this is less of a concern. 6) Maintain or increase traction from current unsealed state - kids love running on it and riding bikes / scooters so don't want to end up with a slippery surface. Thanks for any advice you can provide - from this video I am wondering if the Siliconates have dyes / colour additives that can be used, with different amounts for the different sections, to end up with a fairly uniform appearance, as it would achieve the other points well. FWIW I'm Down Under and our driveways are 100mm / 4" thick with 82 reo (8mm diameter steel in 200mm x 200mm grid mesh = 5/16" x 8" x 8" mesh in 8' x 20' sheets tied) usually 20mpa but I got a very cheap upgrade to 32mpa for the new section so took advantage.
I'm getting ready to reno the basement. I'm researching the best sealer. Penetrating seems the best, idc about the look, as I'm putting an underlayment n vinyl plank floor on top.
cherry wax? Is that one of these or only a coating on top of the sealer? And do any of these solutions have better traction, particularly in wet, indoor use?
I have an older home and the patio has has some paint on it and then 10 years of artificial turf. I'm now changing the turf and I want to seal the concrete, before getting new turf put on. What can I put on old concrete, that has had cracks treated with concrete silicon, still has paint on it and it has little holes in it. Also it has some adhesive that I can't get off. I can't possibly get all this off before the turf installer comes. What can I cover or seal this with???
Thanks for the video series. I had a failed epoxy floor that I have ground off with a concrete grinder. I now want to protect the floor from oil stains and salt but Im unsure If I should use a a siliconate or an acrylic sealer. I wouldn't mind applying an acrylic every couple years but Im unsure if I would have to strip it every time . If I use siliconate sealer I'm afraid of oil stains especially since I knocked off some of the cream with a grinder and perform my own oil changes in the garage. Any sugestions?
Acrylic sealers, Like Kemiko Stone Tone 2, do not have to be stripped. You should clean the floor with a neutral cleaner and a stiff broom brush. Rinse, re-rinse, let dry. Then spray seal with a pump sprayer. They are forgiving, dry fast, breathe-able (not a moisture barrier), and when they wear they kind of "powder-off". You simple re-seal over the cleaned concrete. I apply them every 2 years on indoor concrete with average wear and every year ( litely, sprayed) if outdoor. Indoor, I use I use Kemiko Easy Shine Mop On Wax to protect the sealer so you never have to re-seal. No need to buff the wax either. It's a great product. See concretetransformed.com
Hi mate What would you recommend to seal cement pot with? And will sealing prevent cracking? Or would it be better to ad an additive to the cement? Cheers
Great information. Thank you for doing this. We have a new home with a standard patio slab (poured and brushed). We added a 4’ wide extension and walkway about 3 months ago. The colors are slightly different. What would you recommend for possibly a stain to even things out and then seal. Durability is our most important concern. I have not seen any tinted siliconate water-based sealers. Thank you so much. We appreciate your help.
What is best to use on molded concrete? I have molded concrete around the foundation of my home and it's starting to crumble. Can I paint over the sealer with a waterproof paint?
I plan to surface-grind a newly poured sidewalk because the broom-finish is too rough. This will leave a smooth cement and aggregate surface. Will a Siliconate sealer work on both the cement and aggregates?
What kind of sealer do you recommend with low maintenance dont wanna seal every couple of years but i kinda want that wet look was leaning towards penetrating type idk ... i have a broom finish with color and brick ribbon ..reply is much appreciated ....🙏
I have an aggregate driveway and sidewalk that I am going to reseal soon. Have you ever sealed aggregate with a silicate or siliconate? Which would you recommend? Thanks
I widened my concrete driveway, cleaned the old adjacent slabs- do u need to go with acrylic for a consistent color finish one the new and old? I was hoping for something more durable and longer lasting than the HC from Loews…
@@ToolboxDIY I’m not sure how a I’d stain would finish with the adjacent new/old slab in driveway. Plus there are some cracks I started filling. We’d like to go with a simple gray, nothing dark, which I’m actually having a very hard time finding because it seems like everybody wants more exotic colors are dark browns. I am throwing for a skeptical of the acrylic ‘stain’ options though.
I want to turn my 4 year old heated and insulated garage into a jam space/recording studio for drums and guitars. Do I need to seal my concrete floor or can I just lay down carpets/rugs on the concrete? There will not be cars in the garage and I doubt I will open the garage door often, especially in the winter.
The only reason to seal it is to keep it cleaner. Unsealed concrete is a pain with dust and dirt. Give a good cleaning, then paint a skull and cross bones on the floor, and then seal it! 🤘
I live in Columbus, Ohio and have a concrete driveway that is at least 20 years old but is in very good shape. My problem is when we have ice or wet snow that freezes it makes a very tight bond with the rough concrete(unlike blacktop sealed driveways). I want a sealer that keeps ice from bonding so tightly with the concrete that I cannot shovel the drive. What type of sealer do you recommend?
Good afternoon. Thanks for a great video. I'm looking to do DIY concrete countertops. Would you recommend a Siliconate sealer for this application? I used to have granite and used the Granite Shield company, but I'm looking for more of a DIY solution and something a bit less expensive. Thanks for your time in replying.
Thanks a lot for the informative video. I am very impressed by your knowledge about the different types of sealers! I have a question for you. I have an in ground pool with concrete deck. I have never sealed the deck before and it’s been over 15 years. Now if I walk on the deck barefoot, the bottom of my feet will have some sand. So it seems the sand is coming off the concrete. Is there any sealer that can solve my problem? Thanks in advance.
I would pressure wash it with decent pressure and then try a penetrating sealer. I had a similar issue with a newly poured driveway. Two pressure washes and a sealing later...all good.
Winter are 2-3 months below freezing here and we use salt. What would you recommend for aggregate driveway and concrete walk ways around the house? Much appreciated.
Check the datasheet on the sealer you are using but usually between 40F and 100F. That's the temp of the concrete itself not the ambient temp. A cheap laser thermometer comes in handy for this.
I have an out door, concrete patio. Hanging over the patio is a large pine tree. Sap drops all the time and because it's not sealed in any way, I can't get the sap out of the nooks and grannies. Am I better off with a polyurethane or epoxy sealer. I live in the south west and my days in the summer are over 100 every day, if that makes a difference.
I'd go with a polyurethane over the epoxy. The epoxy will yellow. A penetrating sealer will keep the sap from staining the concrete but it will require more work to clean it off than if you used a poly. Acrylic is also an option. It's not quite as thick as poly so it won't last as long, but I think you'll be happy with it's performance and it's easier to apply.
Great video. Very informative and to the point. Can you recommend which sealer would be best for a suspended stamped concrete slab that is around 10 years old. It hasn't been sealed for a while because everything I've used has not had good long term performance. Based on your information, I'm thinking the penetrating Silanes may work best but I welcome your thoughts. Thanks
hi could you help and if possible advise . i have used different tips of floor sealants on the concrete . it is around a pool and continues into a patio , after two years starts turning white spots and the color of the color concrete starts fading and i have to stripe and re seal its becoming a pain .please help.
Better for what? It would certainly keep water out better in the short term. Eventually that paint will start to peel and need to be recoated and possibly stripped. So from a maintenance perspective, I don't think this approach would be better. It's certainly doable. If you want to paint concrete anyways, then I would do it.
I lost my wood floors due to flooding from Hurricane Harvey and will be replacing with a fresh pour of concrete. My plan is to use a siliconate sealer per your recommendation (going with natural concrete, no stain). Could you tell me if getting the sealer on the exposed wood framing (where sheetrock was removed) is ok and won't require masking? It would certainly make the process go faster if I can skip masking. Really appreciate your videos and these concrete sealer videos are very helpful to me in my recovery process.
@Charles W - Aw man, I'm sorry to hear this. I sure hope the damage was minimal and, more importantly, that you and your family (and pet!) stayed safe through that ordeal. It's not as much fun to be forced into a DIY project as it is to choose one. Hats off to you for tackling your recovery process. As for getting the siliconate sealer on wood, it won't do any damage to the wood, but it could alter the appearance. Since these are framing members, I assume you'll get new sheetrock to cover them back up. If, for some reason, you plan on keeping the wood exposed, you might want to grab a 2x4 scrap and spray it with the sealer to see how it looks after it dries. Good luck and don't hesitate to ask any further questions.
Hi, I want to use a penetrating sealer for helping to water a rough basement floor before I cover it with self leveling cement do you have any tips do’s or don’t do’s use for this process please help
I have a poured concrete pad 8 x 12 on which I will place a pre-built storage shed, however I wanted to seal the pad first. As you note, there were so many products and product types out there it "made my head spin". I spent hours trying to figure out which product to use, and became increasingly more confused.
It was clear, comprehensive, concise. Professionally delivered. Thank-you so much for this informative video. It is one of the best informational/instructional videos I have ever watched on TH-cam.
Excellent informational video for sealer products on TH-cam. Way to go man finally someone who can be straight up with facts so people DIY'ers can make a decision on what they want for their project. Thanks a bunch.
Happy to help!
Wow. Thanks so much! Excellent video. Old house, and sealing the basement, garage floor, and new concrete walk outside. You saved me so much time and frustration....not just for myself, but for whoever lives in the home after I'm gone. Thanks!!
Not boring at all! Exactly what I've been looking for. Thanks
Super helpful and informative. Thanks for the upload, much appreciated!
👍🏻👍🏻Very helpful and thorough. You didn't waste a second in these videos. Thanks!
Great breakdown!! Thanks! Will view many vids, but this is a great entry to 'what do I want?' Only thing I'd ask for is more in-depth on new/2-5 year/5+ year concrete. (since from all my research concrete never stops curing)
Lol. 5:40
I have a step concrete on patio, driveway ans some steps. What sealer I cans use to be sure is not slippery in winter. Thank you for the video .
Can you recommend a water based Siliconate for northern freeze and thaw sidewalk please ( 5 years old , cracking, never sealed) and a sealer for a long slippery ramp during freezing temps. Fell and got busted up pretty bad. ( ramp 1 year old, never sealed). Please help. Thank you!
This video series are really helpful. Thanks a lot.
Very good, thanks for sharing. I had to go out and look at what I'm using on a masonry wall. It's water based acrylic sealer from the local hardware store. I've used it before...seems to be good. When I think of sealer I think of that xylene based toxic chemical smelling stuff that everyone used when I was a kid. I don't want to smell that nasty stuff anymore.
What would you recommend in a basement floor that’s is sweeting?
Can you make review of cilicone sealer you have used. I want to know how long they last in real life.
We have brushed concrete with an exposed aggregate ribbon surrounding. What type of sealer can be used on both surfaces without a slippery dangerous outcome. Thank you!
You made a comment about newer methods of finishing concrete, like using a big power ride-on float. I just had a garage floor poured and they used one of these. Do I even need to seal it all? If so, which type do you recommend? Thanks!
Great info. what would you use if you wanted a polished concrete floor for a home, especially in the bathroom?
Thanks! Exactly the info I needed.
I am looking for a sealer to keep oil/gas/diesel out of the concrete. What would you recommend?
Hello Jeff,
Is the concrete indoor or outdoor? Reactive sealers are great for blocking moisture and preventing freeze/thaw and salt damage, but don't offer the same stain resistances that coatings can provide. On indoor applications epoxy and polyurethane or polyaspartic systems can be used for long lasting resistances. On outdoor applications, breathable acrylic coatings are more popular, but must be re-applied more often.
@@VSEALVideos Inside a pole barn in WNY, I am not looking for a thousands of dollar epoxy job. But have looked at on-line epoxy sales as the local PPG dealer will not sell epoxy to homeowners. Eventually there will be a 12,000lb lift on it & may see steel dozer tracks on it.
I enjoyed the video! You gave me the exact information I needed to choose the sealer that I want to use in my basement. However, you did not mention any particular brands, nor did you mention a store where it can be purchased. I have been to three different Lowe's stores, Home Depot, Ace Hardware and Harbor Freight. When I told them that I wanted a sodium or lithium silicate concrete sealer, they looked at me like I had a tree sprouting out of my forehead.
What brand do I get? Where is it sold?
Great videos, can I use concrete sealer and than go over that with a polyurethane? I have an outside deck that’s concrete underneath. It is my garage and the concrete is always weeping into my garage.
@toolboxdiy , what sealer is recommended for exposed aggregated concrete? Also, is there a tinting penetrating sealer you would recommended to add/change color?
thanks!! what sealer do you recommend for a large exposed aggregate driveway. We also have the issue with salted roads in the winter.
Water based siliconates just be sure to clean the surface very well
Thanks for this Vid. One question though. Can say, Acrylic or Polyurethane be put ontop of A Penetrating Sealer? Since they're not penetrating and just sits on top.
Seeking a recommendation on a sealer for old concrete in a home. I inherited a home with a cat urine problem on the concrete floor. I’ve tried everything to clean the urine. At this point need to seal the concrete to keep the smell form coming thru the luxury vinyl plank floor esp when the concrete pores open when it rains outside. What type of sealer is recommended?
Does this information apply to cool decking around a swimming pool? Should I seal it just like any concrete or would that mess up the cooling surface? Thanks!
Great explanation! I'm going to do my pool deck that is about 10 years old but want to stain it also. I want to use a penetrating stain like you said but the question is do I still need to seal it after staining? I've read conflicting articles on this. I would think you would but then agin that is why I'm asking for your opinion. Again great job explaining!!
Enjoyed the video. Keep up the hard work. Be blessed
Thank you so much! Question -
I’ve just built a house with fully exposed concrete in and out. Lovely and smooth concrete just near the sea. Some walls have been poured 3 months ago while others 4 weeks ago. What sealer should I use that will protect and harden but not alter the look in any way (don’t want the wet look!). Many thanks!
Experts - for radon mitigation install , contractor made a hole in concrete wall and filled the gap around the pipe both inside and outside of concrete wall with Alex Plus Latex Caulk Plus Silicone . Is this good or should I get sealing around pipe with a better product?
Good video, far to many amateurs doing videos on stuff, filling the universe with junk. I'm doing a small project and I have been told from a friend that Weldbond glue mixed with water is good for sealing concrete, you know or is it true about this inexpensive alternative to all the other stuff.
Which is the best sealor for plished concrete surface.Note-Lithium based sealor mentioned here is actually a densifier which actually densifies the concrete.Further polishing is done on that densified concrete and sealor is applied at the last stage.So which sealor will be suitable for that last top application over polished concrete?
Very helpful. My problem is a condo on the first floor in Florida that has a mold problem. The best theory I have received from "experts" is that the concrete slab did not have a vapor barrier below the slab, so my moisture readings are good (about 5% RH) unless it rains, then the floor goes up to 99%RH. So, when it is 68 degrees out and a fairly dry November day, the interior humidity is still about 62% unless the air conditioning is set down to 70 degrees or so. So, they say to seal the floor before I put down vinyl plank flooring. One expert said use Drylock Floor, which is the penetrating type. The other expert said use Mapei Pleniseal PMB, which is a polyurethane compound. What brand would you use, or if you do not want to endorse a specific brand, what type would you use? I suspect you are going to say use a Silicate or a Silicanate if I followed your argument. Since I want to avoid upward water intrusion--sealing the floor with a penetrating sealer would make sense I suspect? Please help.
Hey I have this exact issue, did you ever find a solution?
I thank you for your very informative video. I live Florida and Moss keep growing on the concrete outside my front door even after I power wash it 3 months before. There is no standing water after rainfall. The salesman at Home Depot says its moisture from in the concrete that causes the Moss to grow. Should I use a penetrating sealer to slow the growth or stop the growth of Moss
The penetrating sealer will definitely help. If the slab drains well (meaning it has a slight pitch so that water doesn't just sit on it), then it will probably solve the moss. If water still sits on the slab, moss or algae may still grow but it won't be as bad and it will come off much easier.
@@ToolboxDIY Thank you thank you very much. Water do not sit after a downpour. I like the way the product work
This video is so helpful. Thank you! I have vinyl tiles in my restaurant that need replacement. There is a beautiful concrete floor underneath. I am planning to stencil it with chalk paint and put a clear coat. Not sure what coating I should use that will last atleast a few years. Epoxy looks good but it will make the floor slippery with frequent water spills and all.
Hey Cindy and Mark! I hear you! We need the same thing in the US. We just don’t always do it. We live in Virginia by the Atlantic Ocean and it’s so beautiful here but still there are opportunist who will try your car or house!
I love that style of house. It’s just like in Brazil and the Middle East. The Arabs designed the idea of a wall around their houses to protect their women and children. Then, they spread that style to Spain. Can I find that style in most cities in Mexico? I want a small pool and open patio inside as well.
Here in Northern California the weather in the summer gets to the 90s or triple digits. I want to protect my concrete driveway, what is a good sealer that will protect from high heat in the day and cold morning?
What would you recommend for sealing over probable asbestos black mastic on concrete slab? Home was built pre 1970.
Great video, great breakdown of products. Thank you for sharing.
Hello. I am going to seal the concrete subfloor inside my home to reduce inside humidity. Which type of sealer would be best for that? I like the idea of reducing radon as well, but that's not my primary function. I don't care how it looks, as it will be covered by vinyl flooring.
I primed and then painted the basement recently. Then I used Thompsons Watersealer. It has been sticky without totally drying though. What should I do? I'd like to preserve the paint if possible and definitely remove the stickiness. If I use epoxy over the sticky floor do you think it will adhere and remove the stickiness.
Needs advice on which concrete sealer is best for our concrete patio please..
Can I use any of these on acid stained concrete? I’m looking for a matte sealer or very low sheen. This homeowner likes low sheen . And the slab is flawed . So the low sheen would look best . I just want to bring out the colors in the stain and not have the sheen . It’s a rental house . So it’ll have a lot of foot traffic. Thank you for the video 😊
I am renovating a basement bathroom and plan to paint the floor. Which sealer would you recommend, and should I put it on before or after the paint?
Seal before with a siliconate penatrating sealer such as Vseal 101 or PS101. These won't interfere with the paint adhesion. Although, I would probably skip the sealer if you're going to paint it.
QUESTION: If I put a high solvent high gloss concrete sealer in my basement... are the high VOC (carcinogen and other toxic materials) fumes STILL considered to be dangerous AFTER the floor dries? Or is it ONLY dangerous while applying and not dry yet?
And if the answer is "Yes" these type of VOC sealers are still dangerous for indoor purposes even AFTER the floor dries... do you know of any "High-Gloss" water-based sealers that you would recommend for indoors/basements? Thanks again!
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Can a penetrating sealer be used over the top of a high shine acrylic sealer? We are looking for options to fix a bad install job of a specchem acrylic sealer that was recently installed.
Good job, i know a lot more than before Thanks!
We have a new concrete patio and are wanting to get it sealed. It dusts really bad so we track the fine white dust in the house. We also do a lot of water activities and don’t want something that will make the concrete any more slippery than it already is. What option should we go with?
Great video. What sealer would you recommend for a highrise condo unit with an interior polished concrete floor ?
Any thoughts in what would be a good sealer for surcreate. We applied it indoors as a coating over a concrete floor.
Thank you!
I am remodeling an extremely nasty house where all sort of animals have been pooping and pieing all ever it for many years.
We removed the flooring and the plan after all the chemical treatments, is to seal the concrete before putting new tile in order to definitely prevent those flavors to be released from the concrete.
What do you advise using for this application?
Thank you
There are companies that will treat the concrete floors with enzymes to remove the organics from the urine and poo. After wetting the floor, they cover it with a Saran Wrap type covering to keep it wet while the liquid does its thing. I bought a flip house that had 25 cats. They did have to do 2 treatments but it worked. Another thing I did on that house was to put a big bowl of pine sol in the a/c return and crank up the heat for a couple of days to remove any odors from the ducts
Can you paint the concrete once it has been treated with one of the penetrating sealers?
Hi can you recommend a sealer that is non toxic non flammable. I'm making vessels for candles with rapid all cement and need a sealer that won't release toxic chemicals while candle is burning. Thanks
Thanks.
Any suggestions on Concrete piers which are cracked due to efflorescence
How long do the siliconate sealers last? How frequently would you need to reapply
I've been watching a bunch of concrete sealer videos because my tub is a sunken concrete tub that was done by my contractor and he's asking me if I want to keep it untiled and have it sanded and sealed (with a penetrating water based sealer) or tiled. I'm wondering if I do decide to tile it, should it still be waterproofed / sealed underneath the tile anyways? I have a concern that the sanded grout with tile will allow water to penetrate the concrete underneath. Any opinions?
Thanks for such a clear and well-thought out video explanation. Can I ask for advice on my situation / application?
I'd like to seal a large driveway, of which 520 sqm / 5564 square feet is "new" (32mpa poured 4 months ago) and 80 sqm / 856 square feet is ~30 years old (assume standard 20mpa concrete), comprised of slab under a drive-through carport (consistent / uniform grey surface) and 2 exposed sections with slightly different aggregates - rain and exposure has weathered them so the aggregate is prominent on the surface but they are in good condition and very usable hence not removed when new driveway was constructed. I'd like to seal all the driveway, and would prefer a sealant that can make the driveway look more uniform, preferably a dark charcoal grey. We get a fair bit of leaf staining and some animal droppings staining. My priorities are:
1) Achieve a uniform colour and look as much as possible so it's hard to determine old and new driveway sections.
2) Protect the driveway from staining from leaves / animal droppings.
3) Reduce water penetration so above staining remains surface only for easy pressure-cleaning or just waiting for next rainfall.
4) Be long-lasting so I'm not re-doing it in 5 years.
5) Protect concrete (we don't get frosts or snow) from erosion if possible, although I'll likely sell before I see the new driveway weather like the 30+ year old sections so this is less of a concern.
6) Maintain or increase traction from current unsealed state - kids love running on it and riding bikes / scooters so don't want to end up with a slippery surface.
Thanks for any advice you can provide - from this video I am wondering if the Siliconates have dyes / colour additives that can be used, with different amounts for the different sections, to end up with a fairly uniform appearance, as it would achieve the other points well.
FWIW I'm Down Under and our driveways are 100mm / 4" thick with 82 reo (8mm diameter steel in 200mm x 200mm grid mesh = 5/16" x 8" x 8" mesh in 8' x 20' sheets tied) usually 20mpa but I got a very cheap upgrade to 32mpa for the new section so took advantage.
So what type of sealer would Thompson’s Water Seal be? What would be best for Block
Walls, densifier?
Very helpful Video series, what kind sealer do you recommend for outdoor brick staircase, thank you.
I'm getting ready to reno the basement. I'm researching the best sealer. Penetrating seems the best, idc about the look, as I'm putting an underlayment n vinyl plank floor on top.
If you are putting underlayment and then vinyl plank, what are you hoping to accomplish with the sealer?
Hello... what is the best sealer for smooth concrete with water based dyes on top?
cherry wax? Is that one of these or only a coating on top of the sealer? And do any of these solutions have better traction, particularly in wet, indoor use?
I have an older home and the patio has has some paint on it and then 10 years of artificial turf. I'm now changing the turf and I want to seal the concrete, before getting new turf put on. What can I put on old concrete, that has had cracks treated with concrete silicon, still has paint on it and it has little holes in it. Also it has some adhesive that I can't get off. I can't possibly get all this off before the turf installer comes. What can I cover or seal this with???
Great video. Learned something!
just bought a Newly built house all concrete is basically brand new not treated what do you recommend i use to keep its natural look.
Thanks for the video series. I had a failed epoxy floor that I have ground off with a concrete grinder. I now want to protect the floor from oil stains and salt but Im unsure If I should use a a siliconate or an acrylic sealer. I wouldn't mind applying an acrylic every couple years but Im unsure if I would have to strip it every time . If I use siliconate sealer I'm afraid of oil stains especially since I knocked off some of the cream with a grinder and perform my own oil changes in the garage. Any sugestions?
What did you end up using?
Acrylic sealers, Like Kemiko Stone Tone 2, do not have to be stripped. You should clean the floor with a neutral cleaner and a stiff broom brush. Rinse, re-rinse, let dry. Then spray seal with a pump sprayer. They are forgiving, dry fast, breathe-able (not a moisture barrier), and when they wear they kind of "powder-off". You simple re-seal over the cleaned concrete. I apply them every 2 years on indoor concrete with average wear and every year ( litely, sprayed) if outdoor. Indoor, I use I use Kemiko Easy Shine Mop On Wax to protect the sealer so you never have to re-seal. No need to buff the wax either. It's a great product. See concretetransformed.com
This was perfect 👌 Thank you! 👍
Hi mate What would you recommend to seal cement pot with?
And will sealing prevent cracking?
Or would it be better to ad an additive to the cement?
Cheers
Excellent breakdown! Ty!
Great information. Thank you for doing this. We have a new home with a standard patio slab (poured and brushed). We added a 4’ wide extension and walkway about 3 months ago. The colors are slightly different. What would you recommend for possibly a stain to even things out and then seal. Durability is our most important concern. I have not seen any tinted siliconate water-based sealers. Thank you so much. We appreciate your help.
Very helpful video. Thank you!
What is best to use on molded concrete? I have molded concrete around the foundation of my home and it's starting to crumble. Can I paint over the sealer with a waterproof paint?
Are there stains that work well with penetrating sealers?
I plan to surface-grind a newly poured sidewalk because the broom-finish is too rough. This will leave a smooth cement and aggregate surface. Will a Siliconate sealer work on both the cement and aggregates?
How would putting chips in the epoxy help with traction? There's a top coat or two that goes on top of the epoxy to give it a nicer shiny appearance.
What kind of sealer do you recommend with low maintenance dont wanna seal every couple of years but i kinda want that wet look was leaning towards penetrating type idk ... i have a broom finish with color and brick ribbon ..reply is much appreciated ....🙏
I have an aggregate driveway and sidewalk that I am going to reseal soon. Have you ever sealed aggregate with a silicate or siliconate? Which would you recommend? Thanks
The sealer I used is VSeal 101. They claim that it also works for aggregate but I've never tried it so I can't personally vouch for it.
I widened my concrete driveway, cleaned the old adjacent slabs- do u need to go with acrylic for a consistent color finish one the new and old? I was hoping for something more durable and longer lasting than the HC from Loews…
Let me start by asking your motivation for going with acrylic. Do you have specific needs that acrylic covers?
@@ToolboxDIY I’m not sure how a I’d stain would finish with the adjacent new/old slab in driveway. Plus there are some cracks I started filling. We’d like to go with a simple gray, nothing dark, which I’m actually having a very hard time finding because it seems like everybody wants more exotic colors are dark browns. I am throwing for a skeptical of the acrylic ‘stain’ options though.
I want to turn my 4 year old heated and insulated garage into a jam space/recording studio for drums and guitars. Do I need to seal my concrete floor or can I just lay down carpets/rugs on the concrete? There will not be cars in the garage and I doubt I will open the garage door often, especially in the winter.
The only reason to seal it is to keep it cleaner. Unsealed concrete is a pain with dust and dirt. Give a good cleaning, then paint a skull and cross bones on the floor, and then seal it! 🤘
I live in Columbus, Ohio and have a concrete driveway that is at least 20 years old but is in very good shape. My problem is when we have ice or wet snow that freezes it makes a very tight bond with the rough concrete(unlike blacktop sealed driveways). I want a sealer that keeps ice from bonding so tightly with the concrete that I cannot shovel the drive. What type of sealer do you recommend?
Good afternoon. Thanks for a great video. I'm looking to do DIY concrete countertops. Would you recommend a Siliconate sealer for this application? I used to have granite and used the Granite Shield company, but I'm looking for more of a DIY solution and something a bit less expensive. Thanks for your time in replying.
also interested in this application
Thanks a lot for the informative video. I am very impressed by your knowledge about
the different types of sealers!
I have a question for you. I have an in ground pool with concrete deck. I have never sealed the deck before and it’s
been over 15 years. Now if I walk on the deck barefoot, the bottom of my feet will have some sand. So it seems the sand is coming off the
concrete. Is there any sealer that can solve my problem? Thanks in advance.
I would pressure wash it with decent pressure and then try a penetrating sealer. I had a similar issue with a newly poured driveway. Two pressure washes and a sealing later...all good.
I plan on using some peal and stick on tile. Is it necessary to seal under this type of flooring?
Winter are 2-3 months below freezing here and we use salt. What would you recommend for aggregate driveway and concrete walk ways around the house? Much appreciated.
Liked the van Halen reference
Can the penetrating sealant work if the concrete was painted...25 years ago?
I am in Seattle and the driveway laid last week. What temperature would you recommend for sealing?
Check the datasheet on the sealer you are using but usually between 40F and 100F. That's the temp of the concrete itself not the ambient temp. A cheap laser thermometer comes in handy for this.
Is sealed concrete more slippery if you use the sealer you recommend for most homeowners?
Hi.. can the penetrating sealers be applied on brick also?
Do you need to etch with a sodium silicate and is foundation armor s2000 a good product?
I'm wondering how foundation armor compares to vseal
Is it possible to tell what type of a sealer has been used prior ? Indoor use
I have an out door, concrete patio. Hanging over the patio is a large pine tree. Sap drops all the time and because it's not sealed in any way, I can't get the sap out of the nooks and grannies. Am I better off with a polyurethane or epoxy sealer. I live in the south west and my days in the summer are over 100 every day, if that makes a difference.
I'd go with a polyurethane over the epoxy. The epoxy will yellow. A penetrating sealer will keep the sap from staining the concrete but it will require more work to clean it off than if you used a poly. Acrylic is also an option. It's not quite as thick as poly so it won't last as long, but I think you'll be happy with it's performance and it's easier to apply.
Great video. Very informative and to the point. Can you recommend which sealer would be best for a suspended stamped concrete slab that is around 10 years old. It hasn't been sealed for a while because everything I've used has not had good long term performance. Based on your information, I'm thinking the penetrating Silanes may work best but I welcome your thoughts. Thanks
hi could you help and if possible advise . i have used different tips of floor sealants on the concrete . it is around a pool and continues into a patio , after two years starts turning white spots and the color of the color concrete starts fading and i have to stripe and re seal its becoming a pain .please help.
This was so helpful, thank you kindly.
Happy to help!
*Which is the best one for concrete driveways on residential properties?*
Hi, would it be much better if you apply concrete sealer first then apply with double coat with waterproofing paint? Thanks
Better for what? It would certainly keep water out better in the short term. Eventually that paint will start to peel and need to be recoated and possibly stripped. So from a maintenance perspective, I don't think this approach would be better. It's certainly doable. If you want to paint concrete anyways, then I would do it.
Whats the best sealer to use on fountains?
I lost my wood floors due to flooding from Hurricane Harvey and will be replacing with a fresh pour of concrete. My plan is to use a siliconate sealer per your recommendation (going with natural concrete, no stain). Could you tell me if getting the sealer on the exposed wood framing (where sheetrock was removed) is ok and won't require masking? It would certainly make the process go faster if I can skip masking. Really appreciate your videos and these concrete sealer videos are very helpful to me in my recovery process.
@Charles W - Aw man, I'm sorry to hear this. I sure hope the damage was minimal and, more importantly, that you and your family (and pet!) stayed safe through that ordeal. It's not as much fun to be forced into a DIY project as it is to choose one. Hats off to you for tackling your recovery process.
As for getting the siliconate sealer on wood, it won't do any damage to the wood, but it could alter the appearance. Since these are framing members, I assume you'll get new sheetrock to cover them back up. If, for some reason, you plan on keeping the wood exposed, you might want to grab a 2x4 scrap and spray it with the sealer to see how it looks after it dries.
Good luck and don't hesitate to ask any further questions.
Hi, I want to use a penetrating sealer for helping to water a rough basement floor before I cover it with self leveling cement do you have any tips do’s or don’t do’s use for this process please help