This post was most recently updated on January 26th, 2022
Update – SuperSeal M Concrete Water Repellent Review
The SuperSeal M Concrete Water Repellent is one of our top sealers for waterproofing concrete based on performance and price. If you have any questions or have used the SuperSeal M Concrete Water Repellent product, please ask below in our Q&A area. We are here to help!
SUPER SEAL-M is a water-based Silicone Water Repellent made of a special hybrid of Silane and Siloxane. SUPER SEAL-M provides water repellency to porous construction materials such as bricks, stone, concrete blocks, mortar, and grout. It is not suitable for very low-porosity substrates such as polished stone.
The active ingredients in SUPER SEAL-M Water Repellent Sealer are a mixture of different-size particles-some larger, some smaller to fill different size voids. This ensures good penetration into porous substrates, resulting in good coverage and durable water repellency. The active ingredients in SUPER SEAL-M Water Repellent can chemically react with the substrate, ensuring long-lasting performance.
Concrete Sealer Ingredients: Blend of Silanes and Siloxanes
Concrete Sealer Type: Penetrating Clear Water Repellent
SuperSeal M Concrete Water Repellent Scores (1-10)
Ease of Application: 10
– The SuperSeal M was applied to a new concrete driveway the day after installation. SuperSeal specifically says that the sealer can be applied to new concrete as soon as the bead water is gone from the install. We used 5 gallons for the 1000 sq. feet. It took 30 minutes to apply and did not have any issues.
Water Repellency: 8
– After 3 days we tested the water beading with the garden hose. All of the water beaded up on the driveway with a light mist of water. A heavier saturation and the water still did not penetrate into the concrete.
Cost per foot: 10
– We bought a 5-gallon pail of the SuperSeal M for $170 from our local store in TN. We only needed 5 gallons to cover the entire driveway. That comes to $.15 a sq. foot.
Durability/Spalling After 2 Years: 8
– After 2 years the new concrete driveway showed very little wear and tear. The water still beaded up on the surface and no spalling or chipping of the surface was prevalent.
Warranty: 7
– This product comes with a 5-year warranty.
Overall Score SuperSeal M Concrete Water Repellent: 8.6
– What we liked best about the sealer was the ease of application and the cost per sq. foot. The water repellency was above averages as well. If you are looking for high-quality concrete and masonry sealer that is fairly inexpensive, then the SuperSeal-M would be a great choice.
*Very easy to apply, low cost, durable.
SuperSeal M Product Information:
Where To Buy Online: SuperSeal M Concrete Water Repellent
Types of Substrates: Concrete, Brick, Masonry, Natural Stone
Coats Required: 1 coat
Coverage Per Gallon: 200 sq. ft
Application Tools: Pump Sprayer
Dry Time: 1-2 Hours
Cleanup: Soap and Water
VOC Compliant: Compliant in all States
Manufacturer: Clemons Concrete Coatings
Test Stats:
Surface Type: Concrete Driveway
Exposure: Heavy Traffic, Snow, Salts, Rain
How Many Years Tested: 2 Years
*All products tested and results are from our experience. We offer no guarantee of similar results. Take into consideration that results may differ due to different surface types, exposure to UV radiation, and traffic.
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I have a covered concrete patio that frequently gets dirty when dogs play in yard and then track it on to the concrete. Is SS M the best sealer to allow me to more easily wash off dirt & mud? I would want to use the same SS M for my concrete driveway…just wanted to know about the ease of washing mud & dirt and the best sealer to use for that. Thanks in advance!
It will seal the surface so washing off mud and dirt is easier as it cannot penetrate deep in the concrete.
I am building a new home and have had 2 leaks from recent hurricanes that appear to be coming from the joint between the concrete slab and the first row of CMU block. What would be the best product to use to treat this joint and repel water intrusion below grade level?
Sealers will not work to prevent water from penetrating large gaps like this. They also do not work to prevent water from seeping out. Sealers only work to prevent water from penetrating in.
You need to fix the issue from the outside. Best to talk to your builder about this issue as it is a foundation problem.
What product do you recommend I consider to fix this issue from the outside?
No idea, we do not build foundations. It is a building or grade issue.
What’s the best Sealer for my 3 foot Stamped Concrete decking walkway around my inground pool. I don’t want it make it Slippery or ruin the Cement. The one on this page is only Rated/ 8.6. What do you recommend ? Please reply.
Only 8.6/10? nothing will be better than that. See this for stamped concrete sealers: https://www.concretesealerreview.com/best-stamped-concrete-sealer/
Thanks for such helpful information. Would the Superseal M work on concrete driveway pavers vs. say the Superseal 25? I do not want any gloss. Again, this is in coastal Florida. Does the Superseal M last longer and need to be recoated less frequently than the Superseal 25?
There is no gloss or wet look with the SS-M. Basically, it does not alter the appearance at all. You can use it on pavers as a water repellent only.
Does the SS-M ever form a white haze on a brick wall?
No, as it is a penetrating sealer.
Hi, I have just redone fieldstone pillars.They will.be exposed to cold /wet weather to -35 degrees. Would also like just a darkening of the stone. It doesn’t have to be shiny. What product is best for sealing.
Wet look sealers do not work very well for large stones like this. They are designed for decorative concrete. Stones like this really do not take sealers. Just leave them as is.
Female here, is superseal M a really good clear sealer for rough red brick. As both front and back of house is battered by highwinds / heavy rain.
Thank you.
Yes, it would work for this.
Best sealer for precast pool coping without changing the look more than needed
Super Seal-M would work very well for this.
Hello! I just filled all the joints/cracks in my concrete driveway with Sikaflex Self Leveling polyurethane Sealant, and now I’d like to put a penetrating waterproofing seal coat. On the Sikaflex, it says not to use silicone based sealers with a high solvent content.
What sealer do you recommend I use for the best results? Thank you in advance for your advice!
Try the Super Seal-M.
HI – my front steps (south facing) leading up to the house absorb the rain causing efflorescence on the aggregate concrete side walk leading up to the front entrance steps. The steps are General Shale Cortez clay brick (16″ step / 2 bricks with 7″ risers). Can I use SuperSeal M Concrete Water Repellent to stop rain from penetrating the clay bricks? I live in middle TN, so sometimes heavy rains. Thank you in advance for your advice.
A sealer will not prevent efflorescence from occurring and rain does not cause efflorescence to occur.
Thank you for your prompt reply. Is the product safe to use on the clay bricks? The bricks do absorb lots of water during the rain. Thank you in advance for your advice.
It should be fine for clay bricks.
is the listed max temperature for application the air temp or the temp of the concrete?
Air temp typically.
Hello,
I have a 5 day old 31X31 concrete pad that I will be using as a car and light metal workshop. From reading the information on your site and the various comments left by others I think your product will meet my needs, but I would like to be sure due to the investment that I’ve made.
Would you mind recommending the appropriate product for me to protect my investment?
Yes, the SS-M will work well for this and can be applied now as it is also a cure and seal.
Thank you for the fast response. I forgot to ask if SS-M protect/holds up to motor oils, and harsh chemicals like brake clean?
It seals the concrete so spills will not penetrate deeply, making the cleanup easier.
will this work on an elevated concrete slab
Yes, it will.
Can the SuperSeal-M be used on aggregate? Looking to use on driveway and on patio.
If not, what sealer can be used on aggregate?
Most people want a wet look and or gloss for exposed aggregate: https://www.concretesealerreview.com/exposed-aggregate-sealers/
Don’t want gloss or wet look. Can the Super-seal M be used for aggregate?
Yes, as long as it has not been sealed prior with a wet look or gloss sealer.
I’ve got a driveway of cement and aggregate that we diamond grinded to look like terrazzo. We like the darkness of it when wet it darkens the cement and brings out the color in the aggregate but we can’t find a sealer to do the same thing on our driveway. What do you recommend?
the images are pre-grinding, after diamond grinding and when wet.
No pics.
Hi
1) Can I use either Superseal M or Masonry Saver on travertine? Which is best?
2) If so, what would be a good product to use to clean the surface before applying the sealer?
3) I have heard that before applying one of these sealers you should wet the surface lightly and apply the sealer just before the water dries. Is this right?
4) Finally, can I assume that either/both of the products mentioned above protect against staining as well as against water?
1. Use SS-M.
2. Just pressure washing unless you have a stain of some sort to remove?
3. No, very bad advice.
4. They protect against potential stains from soaking in so cleaning is easier but it really sends on what the stain is?
Thank you!!
Will SuperSeal M stop the moisture coming through from our chimney in the garage?
it can stop water from penetrating through the bricks but your issue looks like it may be coming through the mortar. A sealer will not work to stop water coming through large cracks in the mortar.
We have a painted brick wall around our in ground swimming pool in Troy Michigan. The wall was painted with a Latex Base DryLok Masonry Waterproofer. I still having delaminating of the brick surface in certain areas. Would an application of Super Seal M to the brick wall help further improve the waterproofing. Thank you in advance for your comments.
Best Regards
Roman Prybula
No, you cannot apply a sealer over a paint.
I would like to epoxy the concrete steps that lead up to the front door of my house. The steps are outside and we have harsh winters in Chicago. What is the best epoxy to buy for this? Would it be slippery once the epoxy has been painted on since it rains and snows here in Chicago. Can I leave the concrete smooth as it is now or should I get the concrete stamped to avoid slip and falls. Does the epoxy have some texture to it so people will not slip and fall. Is the epoxy clear, I would… Read more »
Epoxies really do not work that well for steps and for exterior areas. We would not suggest it.
I’m currently repointing a Colorado brick home from the late 1880’s and the surface of the original brick was so soft and rotten that we resurfaced the entire building prior to repointing.
I plan on using this product to seal the exterior once the tuck pointing is finished.
Is there any reason you would not suggest this product for the purposes of preserving the 130+ year old bricks since the original fired faces have long since deteriorated???
No reason we can think of.
is this sealant good for the coping around a swimming pool?
Yes.
Will super seal M enhance the color of my 25 year old integrated colored stamped concrete driveway there is plenty of color left but it has faded Can it be used on a stamped concrete driveways
No, the SuperSeal-M does not enhance color. You need Super Seal Matte as mentioned prior.
Where can I buy in British Columbia Canada
No idea if sold in stores in Canada. Try buying online.
I’m starting to work more from home and I’m going to pour about 1100sf of concrete in front of my shop. Trying to stop as much grime and grease(oil) from surface as possible. Will this work as one coat or will two coats be better. Thanks.
One coat will be fine.
I need a clear topcoat for a concrete carport and driveway exposed to sunlight in Florida… The carport and driveway was recently finished with two coats of H&C Heavy Shield water based. The second coat has decorative flakes. I want to clear coat over the flakes. Seems that all of Sherwin_Williams clear coat products say “Not Recommended for Driveways”! Needs to withstand sun, rain, hot tires. No change in finish. Can be glossy as long as I can not see roller marks. Thanks!
Use Restore-A-Garage Clear Topcoats for this.
So I can put the 2 part Restore-A-Garage Satin polyurethane topcoat over my water based one part H&C Heavy Shield stain without a problem? It will not react to what I have already? This can be quickly rolled on without bubbles as there is only 30 minute working time? Thanks for your help.
You will have to sand/screen the surface first and then you should be fine. Best to read the directions.
I have a concrete patio (not stamped but flat) that was previously stained with a water base stain and then with a matte seal that showed no sheen. It’s been two years and I want to protect my stain. This time I’d like clear stain that is more of a sheen to it and will better prevent water absorption and mold. It’s not a high traffic area and I’m not worried about traction. I’m struggling to decide on a product. I plan to use a pump sprayer.
Look at Masonry Saver Decorative Concrete Sealer if you want a shine. The Super Seal-M has no shine.
I have already applied the super seal m is there anything to go over this to prevent dust
No, you cannot seal over it as the SuperSeal-M would repel it.
Is there anything I can put on top to prevent dust
You would need a film-forming sealer or epoxy to do this.
Will I still have the concrete dust after sealing? Do u recommend mopping after a week of curing?
This is a penetrating sealer so no, it does not film on top of the surface to lock any potential dusting of the surface.
Can you paint on this sealant?
You cannot ever paint over a sealer as a sealer will repel the paint and create issues with adhesion.
I have a bi level home w bottom level as half basement. The brick at that level is having water/moisture seepage in one room. What do you recommend? Would need for interior brick walls.
It is not possible for a concrete sealer to prevent seepage out of concrete. They only work to prevent water from soaking into a surface, not seeping out.
What is the best sealant to keep mold growth off of my brick sidewalk? I have about a 500sq ft sidewalk that always gets real slippery with mold and mildew growth. Is there anything that would you recommend for that?
As sealer cannot prevent mildew or mold but it can stop water from soaking in and that would help reduce the chance of mildew or mold from occurring. It would also make it easier to clean any off.
Use the Super Seal-M.
Can this be used on Stucco walls
No.
What would be the best product to use to seal a brick chimney? I currently have water intrusion inside with heavy blowing rains. Also live on the water in Fl so it’s exposed to saltwater.
Super Seal M would work well to prevent water from coming through the bricks.
I have some few fine hairline cracks and imperfections in my exterior brick where water is actually coming through and leaking in the house. Will super seal m seal these hairline cracks.
It seals the brick but it cannot fill voids. No penetrating sealer will be able to gill voids of deep cracks.
What do you recommend to fill the cracks?
If the cracks are in the mortar between the bricks then you will need to have the mortar redone to fill the cracks.
Do you think that can be caulked
No.
What do you recommend for repair of mortar
Contact a local contractor to help with this.
Is Super Seal M effective on clay reclaimed brick walkways?
Yes.
How well does this sealer resist yellowing from direct sunlight? I have a new concrete porch in front of our church that i would like to protect. Thanks.
This sealer does not turn yellow.
Could this be used to seal the outside walls of a concrete block garage i have pressure cleaned it and the blocks are an orange and pinkish with sand colored ones mixed from the 1960s I would like to clear seal it instead of repainting
Yes.
is this the correct sealer to use on a old Chicago Brick patio.
Non gloss sealer like the Super Seal-M.
can this product be used on inside of pavers that are supposed to be keeping irrigation water in–the installers did not put mortar in between each paver so water leaked right thru, and looking for a sealer to stop that from happening–will this product do that??
No, nothing will work for this that we know of.
We just installed tumbled travertine on our outdoor covered patio, and we are looking for a sealer to maintain the natural stone look, and protect against grease and oil stains from cooking. What product would you suggest?
The Super Seal-M would work for this.
Hi,
Could you please advise me if this is ok to be used internally as well as externally.
I have conservatory and would like to apply something to the bricks before do some drylining.
Regards,
Peter
Yes, it should be fine.
Does this product work for preventing dust from being tracked in from sidewalk?
It should help with that.
I live in NW Pennsylvania – lots of lake effect rain and snow. My concrete patio does not get much direct sunlight and I have issues with moss/algae. Is SUPERSEAL M CONCRETE WATER REPELLENT the correct product to use? The patio is at least 10 yrs old.Thanks
Yes, that is correct.
Thanks
Hi, firstly very grateful for your site! We have never sealed our 30 year old brick pavers around our chlorine pool. In south florida with tons of rain, we get the mold/mildew so wondering if seal will help prevent and lock sand in. We want a nonwet look and low to no gloss so looking for sealer that keeps the natural look and won’t darken. What is best product(s) for this?
You would need a product called Surebond SB-1300 joint stabilizing sealer.
Thank you for the quick reply. Just a few follow up questions. I didn’t see any reviews on this website for sb-1300 but a few elsewhere. Since it is recommended, has the team reviewed the product in the past? If so what were the findings and will it leave the brick pavers with a white haze some time after application? The newer version (2020) of “sek” product denotes it has an antifungal film protection. Is any version prior to that excluding this and should not be purchased? Lastly where can 5 gallon size of the newer version be purchased? Really… Read more »
The SB-1300 haze never left a white haze (as it is not filming) in our experience with it. Anti-fungal or not does not change the performance. Check online for product purchase.
What do you suggest for new Paver install around pool in SE Florida?
See this link and answer the questions in the comments:
https://www.concretesealerreview.com/best-brick-paver-sealer/
I have used SealPro 600 to seal both our exposed aggregate driveway, walkways and patios for approximately 6 years now. I recoat the area every few years depending on the use and exposure. The first application of a sealer was SealPro 300 (penetrating sealer), followed by the SealPro 600. The product works well, but is both expense and requires a breathing apparatus to apply because of the fumes. I just ran across a product called “Valspar Protective Sealer, Wet Look” It has a high gloss finish and low odor. I’m wondering if I can use this product over the SealPro… Read more »
Valspar is a poor sealer and peels. Can you send us pictures of the current condition?
I’ve attached 2 photos. One (titled(exposed aggregate) is walkway area referred to. The second photo titled “stained cement” is the entrance to our garage and is plain cement that I’ve stained several times because the stain “peels” after a year or so. Following the stain I’ve sealed with SealPro 600. I believe that the area was sealed with Seal Pro 300 (penetrating) prior to applying the 600. I’ve been happy with the Seal Pro 600 on the aggregate and only considered the Valspar because the Seal Pro 600 is currently not available and the Valspar is about half the price… Read more »
If you want low odor, look at trying the Masonry Saver Decorative Concrete Sealer:
https://www.defystain.com/brick-paver-sealers/masonrysaver-decorative-concrete-sealer-5-gallon.html
What do you recommend for covered patio brick pavers that are 30 years old and have never been sealed. I think I would like the matte look. I live in Phoenix, AZ. Thank you.
See this for a more in-depth article on paver sealer and then ask below in the comment area. https://www.concretesealerreview.com/best-brick-paver-sealer/
can you use this in concrete gunite swimming pools? paint is worthless.
No, it would not work here.
What is the best concrete driveway sealer for the mountain west? 8000 feet
The Super Seal-M.