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Best Concrete Sealer 2022

Find the Best Concrete Sealer: Top-Rated Coatings for All Your Needs

by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Concrete Since 1993 January 30, 2023

This post was most recently updated on January 30th, 2023

The Best Concrete Sealers for 2023

Concrete comes in many types and substrates that can be found both for both interior and exterior applications. There are Concrete Driveways, Vertical Brick Walls, Brick Paver Patios, Basement Floors, etc. Concrete is very porous and can be prone to degradation from Water, Ultra Violet Radiation, wear, and tear, etc. By sealing or waterproofing your concrete surface, you will add life and protection to the surface. We’ve also done our own hands-on testing of popular concrete sealers and compiled our ratings and reviews here to help you find the concrete for your 2023 home improvement projects.

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Different Concrete Sealer Types 2023

by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Concrete Since 1993 January 30, 2023

This post was most recently updated on January 30th, 2023

Update on Different Concrete Sealer Types in 2023

As of 2023, there have not been any major updates with the different sealer types for concrete available on the market. 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!

Concrete Sealer and Water Repellent Types

Sealing concrete will protect the surface from elements, deicing salts, spills, mold/mildew infiltration, and freeze/thaw damage. Knowing this, many homeowners have elected to seal their concrete surfaces. Whether it is a driveway, sidewalk, pool deck, or patio, these surfaces can benefit from being sealed.

There are many concrete sealer types and it can be a bit confusing to decide which product is best for your concrete. A general description of the most common concrete sealer types will make your buying decision a little easier.

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Concrete Surfaces and Which Sealer to Use in 2023

by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Concrete Since 1993 January 30, 2023

This post was most recently updated on January 30th, 2023

Which Concrete Sealer to Use – Updated 2023

As of 2023, we remain a go-to source for information on Concrete Surfaces and Which Sealer to Use. See below for a guide on Concrete Surfaces and Which Sealer to Use. 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!

Different Concrete Surfaces and Best Sealer to Use

Decorative Concrete–This is any concrete surface that is not simply a means of construction, but that is also altered to enhance its beauty. While still serving as an integral part of the building process such as floors, walls, driveways, or patios the concrete is also transformed into a decorative piece. The altering of concrete to enhance its beauty is accomplished through a number of procedures such as stamping, acid staining, polishing, coloring, overlaying, and more.

Sealer Type to use: Use a sealer that enhances the color tones with a wet look. Typically, these are Acrylic sealers in either water or solvent-based. If solvent, use a “styrene” acrylic to allow moisture to escape. These come in a Gloss, Semi-Gloss, Satin, and No Gloss.

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