This post was most recently updated on January 30th, 2023
Update for 2023: Sealing a Warehouse Concrete Floor
In this updated article, we talk about Sealing a Warehouse Concrete Floor. If you have encountered any issues and have any suggestions or have questions, please comment below.
Sealing a Warehouse Floor
Keeping a warehouse floor clean and damage-free is important to the life of the floor. Most warehouse floors and very large in area and can be costly to repair if not maintained. To maintain a warehouse floor, it should be cleaned and sealed every couple of years.
Warehouse Floor Sealer
Sealing a warehouse floor will lock out unwanted moisture that can penetrate the concrete and cause water damage. A warehouse floor sealer will also resist stains and spills making them easier to clean up. When no sealer is present, staining is common and some stains from oil and grease can become permanent eyesores.
Before sealing a warehouse floor the entire surface should be cleaned with a mild detergent and a pressure washer or scrub brush. For extremely large areas, a floor-scrubbing machine can be used. Once the floor is clean and the wastewater is extracted, the floor should be allowed to dry for several days.
The best sealer for a warehouse floor is a penetrating no gloss type sealer. Normally these are siloxane-based clear sealers. They give the floor a slight wet look but without a glossy finish or slippery texture. These warehouse floor sealers will penetrate the concrete floor up to a ¼ inch for maximum protection against stains and moisture.
Creating a non-slip stain-free surface is important when dealing with warehouse floors in commercial or industrial use. A well-maintained warehouse floor will increase the value of the property and keep repair costs down.
Maintenance is the key to a damage-free and great-looking floor. Sealing a warehouse floor is a smart way to protect your investment and to keep building costs and future repairs to a minimum.
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We have a 20,420 sqft empty warehouse concrete floor that needs to be cleaned and sealed. Not sure what sealer to use and how much to charge per sqft .
Try this: https://www.concretesealerreview.com/superseal-m-concrete-water-repellent-review/
will sealing the floor make any condensation issues better or worse?
No difference most likely.
I see this product is used in new construction. We have a used warehouse we are moving into at 100k sq ft. We plan on shotblasting the floor, filling cracks with epoxy. What would you recommend applying after that to make the floor sealed? This product or ?
building a 20,000 sq ft. warehouse, would like a concrete floor finish similar to a Home Depot or Lowe's. any advice or comments on what material to use? central florida location
randy@stanleychair.com
I am pretty sure they do not seal but rather polish their concert. You need a industrial machine for this. very expensive and needs to be done prior to filling the warehouse.
What are sealer names to use on warehouse floors and what is the price per 55 gallon drum and/or totes. Also, how much square foot does it cover? I have a warehouse that is 80,000 square feet. Thanks for your help
We do not sell product from this site so not sure on any costs. Are you just sealing to protect or sealing to add an enhanced color or shine?