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Concrete Sealer Reviews 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.

Want personalized help? Just post your questions below and we’ll be glad to guide you toward the best concrete sealer.

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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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SuperSeal30 Paver and Concrete Sealer Review 2023

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

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

Super Seal 30 Concrete Sealer Review

2023 Super Seal 30 Review

As of 2023, we have found that the Super Seal 30 Gloss is one of the most popular sealers for Stamped Concrete, Brick Pavers, and other Decorative Concrete Surfaces. If you have any questions on the Super Seal 30 product, please ask below in our Q&A area. We are here to help!

SuperSeal30 is a Higher Gloss Concrete Sealer that can be used for many different types of concrete surfaces. SuperSeal30 is very popular for Brick Paver Patios, Exposed Aggregate, and Stamped Concrete. This sealer will darken the appearance and leave a shine.

The SuperSeal30 is a solvent-based breathable acrylic sealer.

SuperSeal30 Paver and Concrete Sealer Scores (1-10)

Wet Look: 10

– SuperSeal30 contains 30% solid content of acrylic. It darkened our 4-year-old paver patio as if wet with water and stayed that way after drying. Enhanced the natural red and brown tones in our paver bricks.

Gloss Level: 8

– The high solid content of the SuperSeal gave our paver patio a high gloss shine. The overall appearance on our test patio was quite rich looking but not too shiny that it looked “fake”. The sealer was slightly slippery for the first couple of weeks when it rained but after full curing, that was not an issue.

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SuperSeal25 Semi-Gloss Paver and Concrete Sealer Review 2023

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

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

Super Seal 25 Concrete Sealer Review

2023 Super Seal 25 Concrete Sealer Review

As of 2023, we have found that the Super Seal 25 Semi-gloss is one of the most popular sealers for Stamped Concrete, Brick Pavers, and other Decorative Concrete Surfaces. We personally use this sealer on hundreds of projects every year, for the last 25 years. If you have any questions on the Super Seal 25 product, please ask below in our Q&A area. We are here to help!

SuperSeal25 is a Semi-Gloss Concrete Sealer that can be used for Brick Paver Patios, Exposed Aggregate, and Stamped Concrete. This sealer will darken the appearance and leave a shine similar to a semi-gloss.

The SuperSeal25 is a 25% solid solvent-based breathable acrylic sealer and curing compound. This product is suitable for use on interior and exterior concrete surfaces.

SuperSeal25 Paver and Concrete Sealer Ratings (1-10)

Wet Look: 10

– SuperSeal25 darkened the paver driveway very well, giving the surface a much-needed enhanced look. All the colors in the pavers stood out, restoring the original look.

Gloss Level: 8

– SuperSeal25 contains 25% solids. This left a semi-gloss shine on our driveway. The sealer dried in a few hours and we were able to drive on the surface the next day.

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SuperSeal M Concrete Water Repellent Review 2023

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

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

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.

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MasonrySaver Heavy Duty Water Repellent Review 2023

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

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

Update – MasonrySaver Heavy Duty Water Repellent Review

The MasonrySaver Heavy Duty 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 MasonrySaver Heavy Duty Water Repellent product, please ask below in our Q&A area. We are here to help!

MasonrySaver® (Also known as “Defy”) All-Purpose Heavy Duty Water Repellent is a modified siloxane-based product designed to penetrate deeply into most masonry and concrete pores. Unlike acrylics, silicones, and other waterproofing sealers that remain on the surface and trap water vapors, this masonry waterproofing product allows deep penetration of its active ingredient of up to 1/4 inch or more. This proprietary blend of silanes and siloxanes creates a “SaltShield™” barrier on concrete surfaces, for greater resistance to the deteriorating effects of road salts and de-icing chemicals. This 100% breathable concrete waterproofing product is a great choice for both horizontal and vertical above grade surfaces.

Concrete Sealer Ingredients: Blend of Silanes and Siloxanes

Concrete Sealer Type: Invisible Water Repellent. It does not change the appearance.

MasonrySaver Heavy Duty Water Repellent Scores (1-10)

Ease of Application: 10

– We applied the MasonrySaver Heavy Duty Water Repellent to a 1000 sq. foot driveway using a plastic pump sprayer. The sealer goes on milky white and dried clear in about 20 minutes. It took less than 30 minutes to seal the entire driveway.

Water Repellency: 8

– We waited a day after the application and then did a water test. The water did bead up well and did not penetrate into the concrete.

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Behr Premium Waterproofer Review

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

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

Behr Concrete Waterproofer

Update Behr Premium Waterproofer Review 2023

If you have any questions or have used the Behr Premium Waterproofer product, please ask below in our Q&A area. We are here to help!

A premium interior/exterior waterproofing formula that uses the latest water-based silicone technology designed to penetrate surfaces up to 1/2″. This waterproofer creates a barrier inside the surface that keeps water out, but lets trapped water vapors escape; reducing corrosion, spalling, efflorescence, and freeze-thaw damage. It reduces staining due to mold, mildew, algae growth and ensures greater durability of the surface. The protection is not worn away with normal use. It protects long after the water beading is gone!

Concrete Sealer Ingredients: Silicon

Concrete Sealer Type: Invisible Water Repellent. It does not change the appearance.

Behr Premium Waterproofer Scores (1-10)

Ease of Application: 7

– The Behr Premium Waterproofer is very thin in consistency and looks like you are applying white water. The issue we had is that the sprayer kept getting clogged from large white chunks in the sealer. After running the sealer through a screen, we did not have any more issues. Very frustrating though!

Water Repellency: 7

– After a few days, we tested the Behr Premium Waterproofer with a hose. Light saturation of the water and it beaded well. Heavy saturation and the sealer did not repel the water very well.

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Concrete Sealers and Water Repellents

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

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

Updated for 2023: Concrete Sealers and Water Repellents

In this updated article, we talk about the different Concrete Sealers and Water Repellents. If you have encountered any issues and have any suggestions or have questions, please comment below.

Concrete Sealers are used to protect and enhance all types of Interior and Exterior concrete surfaces. They can provide water repellency for driveways and brick walls or enhancement for decorative concrete surfaces such as Stamped Patios or Pavers.

In this article, we will look at the many different types of Concrete Sealers, Coatings, and Water Repellents.

Concrete Sealers and Water Repellents

Concrete sealants and water repellents are the most popular of concrete coatings. These sealers are designed to penetrate deep into the surface without filming on top. They typically do not change the appearance of the surface. These sealers are composed mainly of different types of silicones. Silane, siloxane, and silox are the most common forms used. These particles penetrate deep into the concrete, reacting with the alkali. This creates an internal bond that seals out water, dirt, grime, and common spills. These sealers work exceptionally well and do come in different solids amounts ranging from 8-24%. Higher solids are typically for a very porous block while lower solids are for smoother concrete surfaces.

Available in both water-based and solvent-based formulas.

Pros: Very easy to apply. Typically lasts 4-6 years for most applications.

Cons: None

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