{"id":17911,"date":"2023-10-06T08:44:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-06T13:44:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prostationnement.com\/what-is-a-concrete-sealer\/"},"modified":"2024-02-11T15:12:30","modified_gmt":"2024-02-11T20:12:30","slug":"what-is-a-concrete-sealer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.prostationnement.com\/en\/what-is-a-concrete-sealer\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a concrete sealer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What is a concrete sealer?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To keep your decorative or even plain concrete looking good for a long time, we strongly recommend sealing it with a high-quality concrete sealer. Once sealed, concrete will be protected from dirt, spills and weather, helping to prevent staining and reduce wear. <\/p>\n

Sealing is particularly important in high-traffic commercial and industrial environments, as it will ensure that the surface can be easily maintained and will remain beautiful for a long time.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What is a concrete sealer?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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A concrete sealer is a liquid solution used to protect and visually enhance concrete while increasing floor safety. It is applied to the concrete surface once it has hardened and been cleaned to form a protective layer. <\/p>\n

There are two common types of sealant to choose from – film-forming sealants and penetrating sealants, each offering its own advantages and suitable for different applications.<\/p><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why do you need to seal your concrete floor?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The main reason for sealing concrete is to protect floors from damage such as abrasion, staining, freeze-thaw and salt attack. It’s essential to prevent liquids and chemicals from penetrating and damaging the concrete. Sealing will extend the life of the concrete, maintaining its functionality for longer.<\/p>\n

Concrete sealer can also be used simply to embellish floors, increase gloss and improve color, especially for decorative concretes. Finally, sealers can be used to apply an anti-slip treatment to the floor, think of a wet concrete driveway or concrete pool deck.<\/p>\n

What happens if you don’t seal the concrete?<\/h3>\n

If you don’t seal your concrete, you run the risk of encountering numerous problems. Remember that concrete is a very strong and durable material, but it remains porous. Concrete has capillaries and pores that allow dirt, mold, mildew and moisture to infiltrate.<\/p>\n

Freeze-thaw attack is a major concern for unsealed concrete. Unsealed concrete exposed outdoors in cold climates is prone to water infiltration and ice formation. The dangerous thing to remember here is that when water freezes, it expands. This expansion can cause cracks, pits and chips, all of which will remain in the concrete when the ice melts. This freeze-thaw action is extremely damaging to concrete.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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While some homeowners consider carrying out the project themselves, calling in a professional guarantees uniform application and minimizes the risk of costly mistakes. Trust <\/span>Prostationnement<\/strong> for your renovations.<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The different types of concrete sealers\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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There are two general categories of concrete sealants: surface sealants and penetrating sealants.<\/p>\n

These categories include water-based and solvent-based sealants.<\/p>\n

Which concrete sealants to choose?<\/h3>\n

Concrete sealants are either water-based or solvent-based, but there are a few key differences.<\/p>\n

The purpose of a solvent in a sealer formulation is to act as a carrier for the sealer ingredients. The solvent dilutes the sealer and makes it easier to spread and penetrate the concrete when applied, leaving only the polymers on the surface when the solvent dissipates. The disadvantage of solvent-based sealants is that they are dangerous (flammable), have a strong odor and release harmful vapors into the environment. With advances in modern technology, we can now use water as a “solvent” for our concrete sealants instead of harmful chemicals.<\/p>\n

There are many advantages to using a water-based sealer. The water itself is more environmentally friendly, but there are no flammability problems and much less odor, allowing the product to be used safely in indoor environments.<\/p>\n

Surface sealants<\/h3>\n

Surface sealants create a protective layer on the concrete surface. They are generally applied after the concrete has been finished, hardened and cleaned. Here are some of the advantages of surface sealants:<\/p>\n