Best Stamped Concrete Sealer
Stamped Concrete Pitting
Update May 2017
As of 2017, we have found that the Super Seal 30, Super Seal 25, and the Masonry Saver Decorative Concrete Sealers are the most popular sealers for Stamped Concrete. If you have any questions as to the best type of concrete sealer for your project, please ask below in our Q&A area. We are here to help!
What Sealer is Best for Stamped Concrete Patios
Stamped Concrete Patios and Driveways are decorative surfaces that have become popular in the last 10 years or so. These surfaces utilize patterns and different colors to create a dramatic look to your landscaping. As with any exterior concrete surface, Stamped patios need to be maintained on a consistent basis.
Failure to maintain your Stamped Concrete will result in:
- Color loss and discoloration
- Pitting of the surface
- Hairline cracks
- Exposure to stains from spills
We suggest Solvent Based Acrylic Wet Look Sealers as the best type of sealer for your Stamped Concrete Patio. If possible, find a “Styrene” acrylic sealer as these sealers act as a Cure and Seal while minimizing the chance of a white haze.
Solvent Based Acrylic (Styrene) Sealers
These are durable, but breathable sealers for Stamped Concrete. Styrene sealers are high in acrylic solids and will darken the surface like wet with water while leaving a Matte or Gloss sheen. These sealers are less prone to trapping moisture which may lead to the dreaded white haze.
Questions on Stamped Concrete Sealers? Please Ask Below
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I have colored stamped concrete around the pool and on sidewalk. I need to reseal this spring, what do you recommend that I can add shark grip to. Surface has been extremely slick in the past with sealing from professionals (even with shark grip). Most sealer is now gone, should shark grip be added to each coat of sealer? thanks Beth
Hi Beth, you just need one coat. Look at Masonry Saver Decorative Concrete Sealer or Supre Seal 25. You should be able to add the grip into ot.
I have a old stamped concrete patio that I reseal every 2-3 years. Previously used Crystal Clear. This year they suggested Diamond Clear. Is one better than the other?
Never used or heard of crystal clear. Sorry.
I have a stamped concrete patio. Last year we hired someone to put a sealer on it to brighten it up. It bubbled all over
Mary, you may need to strip it off and start over: https://www.concretesealerreview.com/how-to-fix-c…
How do you get white haze off of a stamped concrete patio?
Strip it with a concrete sealer stripper and pressure washing. Use the Stripper by Clemons Concrete.
Just had a new driveway poured…exposed aggregate with fiberglass reinforcing pellets….
Super Diamond Clear and Diamond Clear and Luster Seal were all suggested, but reviews so far here on the first two arent that good and I cant find the last one anyways.
I really dont WANT a super shiny appearance, and I don't want it to be slippery!
So, what sealer can I use that will seal, stay looking good and stand up to driveway use and abuse like fluids , tires etc ?
Do you want no shine or some shine? Supreme Shield SB-600 has a wet look but without the shine. Super Seal Matte has the wet look and a Matte shine.
Are patio looks real bad. We have putting, white haze and discoloration. How do we get the sealer off and start over. Help!
Hi Sherry, use the Concrete Sealer Stripper by Clemons and pressure washing. After full removal, do a final prep with the Clemons Concrete Cleaner Degreaser.
I have a four year old pattern concrete patio facing direct west and gets a lot of sun.Last year had it redone with half xylene and half sealer .At first it looked great But, now it has white blotches everywhere. What should we do?
Strip and start over by removing the sealer that is discoloring.
What is the Best stamped concrete sealer someone told me butter field clear guard 350
Never heard of that one. Look at Super Seal 30 or Masonry Saver Decorative Concrete sealer.
My two year old stamped concrete patio is pitting and dull. How do I repair and seal it to look like new?
You cannot repair pits but you can seal it to help prevent further deterioration. Try the Super Seal 25.
Is there a sealant for stamped concrete that won't give it that wet look?
Never seen one. They all have a wet look.
I have a large stamped concrete pool deck that gets full sun all day, in NJ that needs to be resealed.
What is the best sealer to use.
Is there something that i can use to reduce the "slippery" feel of the sealer?
Try the Masonry Saver Decorative Concrete Sealer.
I applied Behrs wet look sealer to my stamped concrete patio and portions of it now have a white cloudy look to it instead is a high gloss look. How do I get this fixed?
You will need to strip this. Use the Concrete Sealer Stripper by Clemons Concrete.
I have a brand new stamped concrete farmers porch. When the contractor sealed it the first time it bubbled all over. He told me he would come back and reseal it, when he did so same thing happened bubbled all over. Once dry the bubbles flake off. Suggestion on how to fix this and what to use?
You will need to chemically strip this off. Once removed, look at the Masonry Saver Decorative Concrete Sealer for this.
Hello, I am looking at sealing my stamp concrete deck around my pool and the two brands that I have surface the most is Super Seal and Masonary Saver. I am not able to purchase the Super Sealer thanks to California being so strict with some products. I did find Masonary Saver available near me, but I want to add Shark Bite to this sealer and want to know if this is possible with this product. I have read in tow of your post that you can and another states you can not. Can you please shed some light on this question. My deck is colored stamp concrete and has never been sealed.
Shark Grip will not work with the Masonry Saver.
Hi could you recommend a solvent based acrylic (styrene) sealer for me to buy please? It's for my stamped concrete driveway that is due for a reseal.
Super Seal 25 or the Super Seal 30.
Super Seal 25 or the Super Seal 30.
Hi….we just had a beautiful new stamped concrete patio put in off of our screened porch and our dog's claws are scratching through the sealer so we now have scratch marks. The sweeper at the bottom of our storm door has dulled that section of the patio too. The company we went through said they've never seen that before and pretty much threw their hands up. The sealant that used is Super Luster Shield. What can we do at this point?
I would call the manufacturer of this sealer and see what they suggest. It is not normal to have this happen.
I have a newly poured concrete patio about 1600 sq ft, live in CA looking for a sealer with low luster and not too slippery when wet, suggestions on what brands to look into.
Masonry Saver Heavy Duty Water Repellent will work.
What to do if white haze does acures?
If it is old sealer that has turned white, you will need to strip it off.
How to fix the white haze if sealer got moisture on it befor able to dry?
Depends on the sealer type you used? Solvent based or water based and what brand?
Do you have "Cure and Seal" sealant and "Shark Grip"?
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I have a new stamped and colored concrete patio and walkway. It was sealed in high heat and now has white spots of all sizes all over it. We had the concrete person come out and they applied xylene to and it has more than when they first tried to correct. Recommendations?
Strip it all off and start over. Try Clemons Concrete Sealer Stripper.