Installed my Legacy Industrial HD39 Densifier/Waterproofer this past weekend.

[ybnormal70]

My wife and I started Saturday morning with the cleaning of the new garage floor. First we swept it all good, then pressure washed it and finally mopped it clean and let it dry. After it dried we started spraying down the HD39. It went on very easy. Just kind of time consuming with the little sprayer we had.

We finished all 1800sqft of the inside part on Saturday. On Sunday we started on the 450sqft carport. Sunday morning I noticed that there were several areas that did not dry well where the sealer puddled up slightly. The directions said that it could just be left to air dry but I wouldn't recommend that. On the carport section we mopped it after it was mostly absorbed into the concrete to avoid this and it worked out great.

So far the floor seems to bead up water nicely. Other than that we haven't been able to do anything else with it because we haven't had anything to clean up from it yet.

If you have any questions, please ask.

L8r,

Kevin

 

[ybnormal70]

Re: Installed my Legacy Industrial HD38 Densifier/Waterproofer this past weekend.

Here are the carport pics and the HD39.

We had a total of 2250sqft and my 5 gallons just barely covered it. I do think I put it on a little heavy for the first probably half of the inside floor though.

Kevin

 

[Pat Brady]

Re: Installed my Legacy Industrial HD38 Densifier/Waterproofer this past weekend.

That looks pretty good. The carport looks great too. Good work!!

 

[mzy4v1]

Re: Installed my Legacy Industrial HD38 Densifier/Waterproofer this past weekend.

Did you just do one coat?

 

[ybnormal70]

Re: Installed my Legacy Industrial HD38 Densifier/Waterproofer this past weekend.

Yes, just one coat. You have to keep it wet. Once it dries it's done. More coats won't help. I did put it on fairly heavy though I believe looking back. Probably more than I needed.

Kevin

 

[bofe954]

Re: Installed my Legacy Industrial HD38 Densifier/Waterproofer this past weekend.

I pm'd you because I thought this was an old post (I searched for it). Since your here I'll just post.

Does the concrete appear any different after the HD39 has dried?

You mention not letting it puddle up and dry, what happens if you do?

Did you just use a cheapy pump sprayer?

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Re: Installed my Legacy Industrial HD38 Densifier/Waterproofer this past weekend.

Puddles should be mopped up. The concrete will only take in so much and you can't force more, it's a penetrating sealer/densifier.

It has little or no change to the surface looks.

If you have a smooth power-troweled floor we have a version that will act as a penetrating/topical sealer. HD40. Adds more sheen to a smooth floor.

Lastly, if you are looking for an acrylic sealer with very good performance attributes our HD-6600 does a great job. Very nice matte or gloss finish.

Thank you very much for your business ybnormal. We appreciate your patronage!

Please PM me your shirt size and mailing address.

 

[ybnormal70]

Re: Installed my Legacy Industrial HD38 Densifier/Waterproofer this past weekend.

"After the product has been in contact with the substrate to allow for penetration and reaction, excess material can be removed by water or allowed to dry."

That is what made me think it was ok to leave the small puddles. I wish I had known before hand to mop them up.

Kevin

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Re: Installed my Legacy Industrial HD38 Densifier/Waterproofer this past weekend.

Well the bright side is those areas will be extra water repellent.

 

[tncatadjuster]

Re: Installed my Legacy Industrial HD38 Densifier/Waterproofer this past weekend.

Legacy has great products.

I'm impressed with the interior of the structure, any chance of a couple of exterior shots. I like what I see.

 

[40cpe]

Re: Installed my Legacy Industrial HD38 Densifier/Waterproofer this past weekend.

Scotty, I sent you an email about densifiers (HD39 specifically) and got an answer from L. Pelak recommending HD40 for my power troweled floor. He said to high speed buff and repeat application until satisfied.

Is buffing optional, and is more than one coat required with HD40? I was going with HD6600 until it was pointed out to me that it requires re-application every couple of years.

I'm only interested in preventing absorption of oils/greases and resulting stains. Cosmetics is secondary.

This OP had such good luck with HD39 with one coat it makes me think it would be good for me, unless the power trowel requires HD40.

Thanks for your patience with us her on the GJ.

 

[ybnormal70]

Re: Installed my Legacy Industrial HD38 Densifier/Waterproofer this past weekend.

My floor is power troweled and very smooth. The carport just had a broom finish on it.

Kevin

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Re: Installed my Legacy Industrial HD38 Densifier/Waterproofer this past weekend.

Scotty, I sent you an email about identifiers (HD39 specifically) and got an answer from L. Pelak recommending HD40 for my power troweled floor. He said to high speed buff and repeat application until satisfied.

Is buffing optional, and is more than one coat required with HD40? I was going with HD6600 until it was pointed out to me that it requires re-application every couple of years.

I'm only interested in preventing absorption of oils/greases and resulting stains. Cosmetics is secondary.

This OP had such good luck with HD39 with one coat it makes me think it would be good for me, unless the power trowel requires HD40.

Thanks for your patience with us her on the GJ.

My first name is Louis. Scotty is a nickname.

The choice is yours. HD39 will not stop a spill from staining. It will do a good job at slowing down absorption thus limiting a stain.

Only a topical product will stop a spill from staining.

HD6600 will not automatically need maintenance. This is dependent on traffic.

The 40 is an option. It is more expensive and most go like the OP.

 

[40cpe]

Sorry for the name mix-up.

The debate with myself continues.

If the HD6600 does need maintenance, can the offending area just be cleaned with detergent and spotted in to the dry edge of the existing HD6600?

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Yes, it can.

 

[40cpe]

OK, HD 6600 sounds better. I do have a couple of more questions about the application;

I'll be doing this by myself and I'm no spring chicken so it would help if I can do the floor in sections. Do I need to create a sharp parting line, or can the second section done overlap the first section dry edge?

I see that the gloss has more solids than the matt finish; will it wear noticeably better than the matt finish?

Thanks for your patience with me.

Gene

 

[ybnormal70]

Speaking of the HD39, you need to keep a wet edge. I did this by using a painting tool inserted into the cuts in the concrete. This let me do 15'x15' sections at a time. You can see it in my pics. I have no idea about the HD6600 but I'm sure Legacy will chime in soon .


Kevin

 

[40cpe]

Speaking of the HD39, you need to keep a wet edge. I did this by using a painting tool inserted into the cuts in the concrete. This let me do 15'x15' sections at a time. You can see it in my pics. I have no idea about the HD6600 but I'm sure Legacy will chime in soon .


Kevin

Yes, I saw your pictures. My slab doesn't have any cut lines in it. Scotty had said that repairs could be made by just cleaning and reapplying the sealer, so I'm hoping that it can be applied to a dry edge.

While we are talking, What are you trying to achieve with the HD39? Water protection? Protection from oil/chemical penetration and stains? Reduce dust?

Thank you for letting me cut in on your thread

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

OK, HD 6600 sounds better. I do have a couple of more questions about the application;

I'll be doing this by myself and I'm no spring chicken so it would help if I can do the floor in sections. Do I need to create a sharp parting line, or can the second section done overlap the first section dry edge?

I see that the gloss has more solids than the matt finish; will it wear noticeably better than the matt finish?

Thanks for your patience with me.

Gene

Gene:

It is best to start/stop on a joint. There is the possibility you will see start & stops otherwise.

The solids will hold up mildly longer but it would show starts/stops even more being glossy.

Also it requires (2) coats, minimum.

Thanks,

 

[40cpe]

I don't have any joints. Most slabs for houses and shops don't have them around here. I guess I'll just have to tape off a parting line and have the joint as thin as possible.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

GJ Members/Guests.
HD39 is on special this month.

Link: http://legacyindustrial.net/cart/specials.html

 

[mzy4v1]

GJ Members/Guests.
HD39 is on special this month.

Link: http://legacyindustrial.net/cart/specials.html

Dash-it...got mine at the end of last month

Oh well, never mind...onward to application in about a week.

 

[40cpe]

Am I reading it right? One dollar off of $200?

 

[munkey]

It says $209 -> $199 (for $10 off.)

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Yes, 209.00, now 199.

 

[40cpe]

thank you