Find the Best Concrete Sealer: Top-Rated Coatings for All Your Needs  4.8/5 (169)

I live in south Florida( Miami ) I have just poured a concrete patio 15′ X 37″ semi smooth surface, exposed to the sun and weather. How soon can an epoxy coating be applied to the fresh concrete and which one is best for outdoor elements. I would like to use a flake and attain gloss look. Would I still have to do any other prep work other than making sure everything is clean and clear of debris.

I am living in Ontario, Canada. Which one is best for exposed aggregate to protect against salt, oil and other chemicals.

We recently had 2 long paver brick sidewalks installed at our lake property. Landscaper also reseeded entire lawn area which is covered with straw. We have been watering new seed twice a day via well water and lake water. Pavers do get wet when watering lawn. We are noticing white deposits/film on the bricks. How do we remove these spots once we are done watering the lawn and which sealer would you recommend?

I run A-day care we had our driveway and a patio area put in made out of concrete used for driveway. The texture is a little rough but not extremely. You’re able to walk on it without shoes no problem. I would like to seal it and protect it but I need a suggestion of what I should buy I am looking for something that will be strong enough for children to ride on play ball and also vehicles to park on it we also use one part of the area as a patio which has chairs and tables on… Read more »

I live in Baltimore Maryland and have a concrete driveway and I would like to seal it to stop deterioration. What should I use

Live in florida driveway was previously and is painted. What is the best way to prep this for new coating and which coating sealer/paint is the best for this type of application….Thanks I’ve already painted it with a concrete paint. Tire tracks from the car and some lifting of the paint is already occurring. I waited at least 48 hours but seems this concrete paint is not holding up.

I live in Las Vegas with lots of sun and high temperatures. I have pavers near the pool decking that have never been sealed. They are looking pretty bleached out. I would like to seal them with something that will not make them look so dull and yet not be slippery. I do want them to shine because even when they are wet they are still dull. What should I use?

I have a newly poured plain concrete patio slab. I need some assistance is purchasing the correct sealer. I know I need to let it cure for at least 30 days before I seal it. I do not want a gloss finish. I’m looking for something to repel water and stains.

I have a 12 year old aggregate concrete driveway that up until last year had never been sealed. The driveway had several areas where spalling had occurred. I applied 2 coats of Ducan sealer last summer and was very happy with the initial results. This spring I noticed there was significant spalling again and I need to reseal. Any advice re type of product/application would be appreciated.

Hi there! I live in Eugene Oregon.
I’m looking for the wet look on horizontal surfaces of my older exposed aggregate.
We do get some hot summers days and occasional snowy years. Lots of rain and hence moss is an ongoing problem.

I reside in Bluffton, SC. The driveway is 2 yr new built home concrete. I purchased S-W ClariShield Clear Concrete Sealer Natural Look.
Is this the best sealer for my area?
Thank you in advance for your response

I’m getting ready to seal my pool deck with Clemons Super Seal M per your suggestion. Question- I have trees blooming right now and they are dropping little white leaves etc… like crazy all over the deck, in the pool etc….Do I need to wait until the trees are done blooming or can I use the Super Seal M sealer? I don’t want the leaves stuck to the pool deck, but I don’t think that will happen with this sealer since it’s transparent and not a gloss, but I’m not sure Should I wait or can I seal with the… Read more »

I have a pre cast concrete bird bath with cracks that I need to seal. what do I use ? I don’t want to poison the birds. Thanks

We just built a new home in Idaho. We did a pretty heavy power trowel finish inside and are looking for a product that will protect it from stains, spills and daily wear and tear without changing the natural color and sheen of the concrete.

I am about to build a new farm repair shop with heated floor that will see heavy abuse including welding and such and was wondering how long I must wait to seal or paint it for long time protection from stains and easy cleaning and what is the best way to treat it? 2 part expoxy?

just finishing building out a small barn for a guest house. Poured a new concrete foundation and finished out inside of steel barn. need to seal concrete inside just to protect from stains, little cracks or whatever. Nothing shiny or that needs to be re applied year after year. We are in Texas. 800 sq ft inside. 100 sq feet outside. budget conscious.

I live in NJ and I have a 5,000 sq ft integrally colored stamped concrete driveway 25 years old last sealed 15 years ago the color has faded I would like to seal it would like to enhance the color a little probably a Matt finish I will use two coats what sealer would you recommend
Bill 

Live in Louisiana
old concrete that I just stained
interior surface
horizontal application
gloss or wet look
Stained concrete floor

A handyman replaced installed 2 steps for our home here in Connecticut. He used what looks like basic gray Quickcrete. Also, it rained the night the steps were installed and the steps were not covered. Over the winter I noticed considerable spalling. He blamed the salt our landscaping company used but I suspect that the Quickcrete was also too “soft”, at least for the top layer. So I’m looking for a deep sealant that will stand up to light foot traffic as well as shoveling and salt.

Seeking a concrete sealer recommendation for a concrete driveway that also needs patches.
1. Minnesota location
2. Exterior surface
3. Horizontal application
4. Hoping to get a fairly consistent color after patching if possible, but not a wet or glossy look
5. Surface is a relatively short concrete driveway and a narrow sidewalk from the house to the garage.
Thank you in advance for your assistance!

I live in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, where it can get 80 degrees in summer and -40 degrees in winter. I have been told that it is best to cover the new concrete drive with plastic and to water it then recover for 3-4 days. The new quotes says it would be better to just use sealer. Will you please advise?

We have just gotten a paver patio (retaining wall) but the walking surface is brushed concrete. It looks nice now but I worry about cracking. What sealant would work best on the walking surface? It’s ok if it darkens a bit.

I purchased 5 gal of seal cure.my garage floor is 8 years old and hard smooth machine trowed finish.Is this the right product?

Mississippi
Exterior, concrete patio 3 years old
Horizontal
Enhance appearance, gloss/wet look

Additional suface:
Mississippi
Mostly interior with covered parking pad on the exterior. Soon to be poured concrete pad for metal outbuilding
Horizontal
Enhance appearance, protect from garage type spills and usage.

Live in NC outside house is brick, basement cinder block with few bricks.when it rain water does comes threw what will be the best to seal both products

Is there a Matt sealant that is not slippery

Wife and I just purchase an outdoor concrete statue. We live in Northeast Ohio. Recommendation on sealer?

Florida, exterior, horizontal painted driveway, wet look. The drive has previously sealed with HC oil based sealer. There is white cloudiness. Should I just let the sun bake the previous sealer away and then reseal with something else?

I have spilled a significant amount of battery acid on the concrete floor in my garage which sat unknown for weeks, and has resulted in pot marks in various areas. I have used (1st) Baking Soda; (2nd) chlorine bleach; (3rd) muriatic acid. What sealer do you recommend to seal the concrete surface?

1. What State do you live in? Florida

2. Interior or Exterior concrete surface? Exterior

3. Vertical or Horizontal application? Horizontal

4. Change or enhance appearance (gloss or wet look) or no change of appearance? No change

5. Type of surface examples: Driveway, Concrete Patio

6. I would like to stain or paint over it.

I am looking for a sealer for a new poured and colored concrete patio In Tucson AZ
part of the patio will get direct sun for most of the day and part will not get much if any direct sun. looking for a sealer that will give good UV and stain protection. Wet look gloss or preferably satin.

What would you recommend…Florida, horizontal surface, brick pavers on patio, sidewalk, and driveway. Matte finish, water clean up. Thank you!!

what is the best sealer for stamped concrete for no change of appearance, I live in california

I have a lightweight concrete deck that is colored with a pattern like flagstone. It is also the roof of my garage. It has developed many fine cracks. I need a sealer that has a flat clear finish. deck is 275sq ft. and is exposed to direct sunlight in the day, also snow in the winter. Thanks

I am trying to finish a concrete slab entry way that gets no sunlight in an a low area that always has some level of moisture. Paint will not adhere to the surface and have been told that some Epoxy’s may not work either.

The location is in VT
It is Exterior
Horizontal Application
Appearance can be clear, color, texture, does not matter.

Thanks for any feedback

I live in south Fla. I have a previously solvent based sealed Travertine tile pool deck. I also have an east – west exposure so the UV is very high. What product do you recommend? Should I remove the existing solvent based sealer before applying the new one? Thanks

1. What State do you live in? Hawaii
2. Interior or Exterior concrete surface? Exterior
3. Vertical or Horizontal application? Vertical
4. Change or enhance appearance (gloss or wet look) or no change of appearance? Doesn’t matter
5. Type of surface examples: Driveway, Paver Patio, Brick Wall, etc. Brick Wall, 2 Story

I have a large wall that has been painted but there are water balloons and small cracks on it. I broke the balloons. But now I want to assure that the water doesn’t penetrate the wall. That type of sealant should I put on that wall. Please Help

1. What State do you live in? Texas (south of Houston, near Gulf Coast) 2. Interior or Exterior concrete surface? Interior (kitchen floor – new pour) 3. Vertical or Horizontal application? Horizontal 4. Change or enhance appearance (gloss or wet look) or no change of appearance? Would like to have it darken slightly, enhance the colors of the concrete. Necessary to have a non-slip surface though – having a hard time finding sealers that have that sheen without the slip! We’ll be buffing out the surface a little bit, to bring out some of the aggregate. 5. Type of surface examples: Driveway, Paver Patio,… Read more »

. State I live in? Coastal Virginia

2. Exterior concrete and brick surface

3. Vertical and Horizontal application

4. no change of appearance?

5. Type of surface examples: poured pouch and steps with Brick Wall.

I am needing something to penetrate The brick walls and concrete as it has fine line cracks where it was previously cracked in some of the brick. A brick mason told me I needed to seal them but wouldn’t recommend what I needed.

What is best “concrete sealer” to use on a interior concrete basement floor?
Thx,
Terry,

1. What State do you live in? Texas
2. Interior or Exterior concrete surface? Interior
3. Vertical or Horizontal application? Horizontal
4. Change or enhance appearance (gloss or wet look) or no change of appearance? No change. Will tile over in master bath, rest will have engineered wood flooring.
5. Type of surface examples: Driveway, Paver Patio, Brick Wall, etc. Foundation in Master Bedroom and bath.

I’m in Connecticut, house built in 1982. Last year (Summer 2020), I pulled out the carpeting and parquet flooring that were in my basement directly on the concrete with adhesive. I put down Home Depot Life Proof vinyl plank flooring directly on the concrete as I was told I did not need a moisture barrier. A couple weeks after I finished the whole project I noticed some crud(picture attached) coming through some of the planks. I cleaned it and a few days later it was back. I did this for about a year and finally got tired of it, and… Read more »

I have a swimming pool and hot tub service business I would like to offer cleaning and sealing pool decks mostly stamped concrete. I’m looking for a noticeable wet look or gloss but also not be slippery. Is there some type of standard cost for applying for customers I need to come up with pricing for applications
Any advice is appreciated thank you

I have a concrete subfloor on the first level of my home that I am planning on putting vinyl plank flooring on but want to seal the concrete prior to install. What do you recommend?

The previous owner of my house said he put Super Diamond Clear on the driveway 3 years ago. Last year he applied Super Seal 30 on the driveway after power washing it. There is currently exposed aggregate for the sidewalks and after sealing them he used what was left on the driveway. As the new owner what should I do as the driveway has white streaks and looks discolored in spots

Exterior large fountain is in COLUMBUS, OHIO The Surface is a mortared brick wall it is a vertical wall facing Vertical desire NO change in surface brick color Brick Wall Hi, Here are the answers to the questions you require….I have an exterior fountain in OHIO that’s cement basin is painted and without leakage. However, the brick facing (a brick wall) has cracks and when the fountain is filled to the top (past the painted basin) it leaks down to the basin paint line. What waterproof/sealer would you recommend that is clear (so the brick facing –which is very nice–… Read more »

I live in Ohio. Freshly poured driveway with fiberglass concrete and no ribar. Uncovered area where I will be occasionally do car wash and minor work such as oil change and brake work. What would be the best sealer for me?

Hi, I live in Atlanta, Ga and wanting to know the best sealers for two areas of my home. We run a small in home dog boarding business. Our large back patio is brushed concrete that gets its share of dog urine and poop. What is the best sealer you’d recommend?

Also, there is a small area of natural stone pavers. This area gets some urine and poop. Our own dogs may have an accident or two there.

What do you recommend?

What is the best penetrating sealer for me?

What State do you live in? Texas
2. Interior or Exterior concrete surface? Exterior
3. Vertical or Horizontal application? Horizontal
4. Change or enhance appearance (gloss or wet look) or no change of appearance? No Change
5. Type of surface examples: Driveway, Paver Patio, Brick Wall, etc. Poured / brushed (5 days ago.)