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How To Strip a Stamped Concrete Sealer 2023

by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Concrete Since 1993 April 29, 2023

This post was most recently updated on April 29th, 2023

Stamped Concrete Sealer Stripper

Strip a Stamped Concrete Sealer

Stamped concrete sealers will alter the appearance by giving a wet look and or shine.

Unfortunately, Stamped Concrete Sealers sometimes fail by discoloring and turning milky white or yellow in color and will need to be chemically stripped to fix.

The main ingredient of a Stamped Concrete Sealer Stripper, Methylene Chloride has now been banned for consumer use in the US. The good news is that there are other options that will work. The main difference is a longer dwell time to activate.

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Paver Sealer Stripper Review 2023

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

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

Paver Sealer Turned White

Best Brick Paver Sealer Strippers

As of 2023, there have been some major updates with the different sealer stripper types for concrete available on the market. The main ingredient of a Paver Stripper, Methylene Chloride has now been banned for consumer use in the US. The good news is that there are other options that will work. The main difference is a longer dwell time to activate. About 45-60 minutes.

If you have any questions as to the best type of concrete sealer stripper for your project, please ask below in our Q&A area. We are here to help!

Paver Sealer Stripper How To Tips and Review

Tackling a large project like concrete or brick paver sealing can be stressful. When something goes wrong on a project that takes up a large area, something that would be a small problem suddenly turns into an overwhelming problem. Acrylic concrete and paver sealer projects can fail by using wet look sealers that dry unevenly. Sealers can become discolored by turning yellow or white due to over-application, cheap inferior acrylics, or moisture.

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Concrete Cleaning Tips

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

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

Top Concrete Cleaning Tips 2023

Thank you for continuing to visit Concrete Sealer Review throughout 2023 and beyond. We remain your trusted source for concrete and brick paver sealer tips and advice. Here we have an updated article about the best way to clean concrete. If you have any suggestions for the best way to clean concrete or have any questions, feel free to leave us a comment below.

Efflorescence On Brick

Before applying a concrete sealer or water repellent it is typically needed to prep the surface first. Prepping consists of cleaning with water and using a chemical cleaner that is specific to the stain you are trying to remove. Cleaners for concrete and brick pavers come in many different formulas.

Let’s look at the main reasons to clean and prep your concrete:

General Dirt and Grime Cleaning Concrete

When cleaning to remove dirt and grime you may just need water and a pressure washer. If the stains are stubborn, then a general all-purpose concrete cleaner or even bleach would help with the washing.

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Stamped Concrete or Paver Sealer Turned White 2023

by Scott Paul ~ Restoring Concrete Since 1993 May 2, 2023

This post was most recently updated on May 2nd, 2023

Stamped Concrete or Paver Sealer Turned White

Thank you for visiting Concrete Sealer Review throughout 2023 and beyond for concrete and brick paver sealer tips and advice. In this article, we explain what causes concrete or brick paver sealer to turn white sometimes, and what you can do to fix it. If you have any suggestions for the best way to fix concrete or brick paver sealer that turned white, or if you have any questions, feel free to leave us a comment below.

Paver Sealer Turned White

Why has my Brick Paver or Stamped Concrete Sealer Turned White?

This is a very common question and a fairly common occurrence. Typically, this happens to filming acrylic-based sealers that leave a shine on the surface. These sealers are typically applied to brick pavers and stamped concrete surfaces to enhance the overall appearance.

There is no one specific reason that your old sealer has blushed by turning white or cloudy, so there is no one remedy to fix it. In this article, we will go over the main reasons that your sealer has failed so you will be able to fix this problem permanently.

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How to Clean Efflorescence from Bricks

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

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

Update 2023 How to Clean Efflorescence on Bricks

We at Concrete Sealer Review are committed to being your go-to source for the latest tips and trends for your concrete and brick paver sealers through 2023 and beyond. Efflorescence, a white deposit of water-soluble salts, is a common problem with brick. In this updated article, we explain how to clean efflorescence from your bricks and restore them to look new. If you have encountered efflorescence on your bricks and have any suggestions or have questions, please comment below.

How to Clean White Efflorescence from Concrete

Efflorescence is a white deposit of water-soluble salts that can appear on masonry bricks. It can be a fine powdery substance or a crystallized buildup. Depending on the type of salts present it can also appear green, brown, or yellow. Efflorescence happens when soluble alkalis are present in the brick or grout and moisture is able to penetrate the brick forcing salt deposits to the surface. This can happen a month after the brick was laid or as long as a year later.

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H&C Concrete Sealer Wet Look Review

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

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

H&C Sealer Wet Look

Update 2023 for H&C Concrete Sealer Wet Look Review

As of 2023, we have found that the H&C Concrete Sealer Wet Look has shown problems for Stamped Concrete, Brick Pavers, and other Decorative Concrete Surfaces. If you have any questions on the H&C Concrete Sealer Wet Look product, please ask below in our Q&A area. We are here to help!

H&C Concrete Sealer Wet Look Water-based is a premium quality 100% clear acrylic sealer that will enhance and protect previously coated, bare concrete, and other masonry surfaces. It is a single component, nationally compliant sealer that can be applied to both interior and exterior applications. H&C Concrete Sealer Wet Look Water-based will apply milky white to ensure complete coverage but dries to a transparent, durable gloss finish.

Tested on Brick Pavers – 2 coats applied.

H&C Concrete Sealer Wet Look Scores (1-10)

Wet Look: 5

– Being that this sealer is H&C’s designated “wet look” sealer, we expected a much richer look. The sealer did darken the surface but only slightly. Not on par with other water-based sealers and not even close to a good solvent-based sealer.

Gloss Level: 4

– H&C Wet Look Sealer had little to no gloss for the first coat and a matte sheen after the second coat.

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Super Diamond Clear Sealer Review

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

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

Super Diamond Clear

Update 2023 for Super Diamond Clear Sealer

As of 2023, we have found that the Super Diamond Clear Sealer has shown decent results on Stamped Concrete, Brick Pavers, and other Decorative Concrete Surfaces but does have a tendency to turn white from the UV rays. If you have any questions on the Super Diamond Clear Sealer product, please ask below in our Q&A area. We are here to help!

SUPER DIAMOND CLEAR is a solvent-based curing and sealing compound specially designed to cure new concrete, assuring proper cement hydration and strength gain, while providing a non-yellowing seal to protect and enhance the appearance of concrete.

Super Diamond Clear Sealer Scores (1-10)

Wet Look: 9

– We were very impressed with the Super Diamond Clear darkening/enhancing the stamped concrete patio. The overall look and colors were enhanced well.

Gloss Level: 8

– Super Diamond clear contains 25% solids according to the manufacturer. This sealer left a nice semi-gloss shine to the stamped concrete patio. We did notice that the Diamond Clear looked stunning when dried.

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Behr Wet Look Sealer Review 2023

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

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

Behr Wet look Sealer

Update 2023 for Behr Wet Look Sealer Review

As of 2023, we have found that the Behr Wet Look Sealer has shown major issues for Stamped Concrete, Brick Pavers, and other Decorative Concrete Surfaces. If you have any questions on the Behr Wet Look Sealer product, please ask below in our Q&A area. We are here to help!

BEHR PREMIUM® WET-LOOK SEALER is a clear, non-yellowing, high solids, acrylic-based masonry sealer. It is formulated to seal, protect and beautify concrete and masonry surfaces with a high gloss, wet-look finish. BEHR PREMIUM WET-LOOK SEALER is also an excellent topcoat for paints and stains.

Applied to a stamped concrete walkway.

Behr Wet Look Sealer Ratings (1-10)

Wet Look: 3

– Wet look? The Behr wet look sealer barely changed the appearance of the stamped concrete surface even after two coats. It went on milky white and dried milky as well.

Gloss Level: 3

– Behr claims that their sealer will leave a high gloss shine. After the two coats, we barely saw any remnants of any gloss let alone a high gloss. Very misleading marketing from Behr.

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