Sealing

AMERICA’S BEST CONCRETE, INC. strongly recommends the sealing of all concrete. Sealers come in a wide range of prices, colors and types. Let’s keep it simple and tell you that we do not believe in color sealers because the color is too easily worn off as the sealer is worn off. It also fades in traffic areas faster. Our experience has proven to us at AMERICA’S BEST CONCRETE, INC.ä that color should be added into Polacrete™ at the time of resurfacing. (See Instructions for Use) If you are reluctant to add color pigment at time of resurfacing, then a penetrating stain can always be added after resurfacing, but before sealing. However, you are giving yourself an extra step and an extra expense because the stain will cost you approximately $.35 - $.45 per ft. for material only. Color pigment added to Polacrete™ will cost you about $.01 - $.02 per sq.ft. and saves the labor of an extra step. It also allows you to seal as soon as Polacrete™ has hardened. AMERICA’S BEST CONCRETE, INC. does not sell lacquer sealers because of a common problem associated with lacquer turning yellow and blistering when used as a surface sealer outdoors.

The two types of sealer we sell are:
-The most commonly used sealer in the world, easiest to apply and most cost effective. It is a thin, penetrating acrylic sealer that can be sprayed from a garden sprayer or a regular paint sprayer, applied with a roller or a sponge. The key to applying penetrating sealers is to not overdo it. One gallon should cover approximately 250 – 350 ft., depending on the porosity. When applying penetrating acrylic sealers, watch for spots that seem to be over applied; i.e., too much material that does not soak in readily. If necessary, blot up any excess sealer not penetrated within 4 - 5 mins. Approximate cost will be $.50 per ft. or less, depending on porosity.

-The other sealer we recommend for garage floors, inside entry, concrete floors, over stain job to protect and give your floor a polished look, concrete counters, showers, etc., is a clear, two part epoxy. It is best applied with a roller and brush and should be applied liberally. A two-part kit makes 1½ gallons ABC, INC.’s minimum order is one half this amount and covers 100 – 125 sq.ft., depending on the thickness of application and porosity. Approximate cost will be $1.00 per ft. for a super hard, high gloss, beautiful, clear epoxy topcoat. Make sure you either buy the correct epoxy rollers from a local supply house or at Home Depot. A poor quality roller will greatly affect your job.

AMERICA’S BEST CONCRETE, INC. has tested 12 top penetrating sealers and knows that ours is the best for the money. Some we tested were 10 times our price with the same results. AMERICA’S BEST CONCRETE, INC. has also tested most epoxy sealers and knows we are selling you a great sealer at a very reasonable price.