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    Help me decide - concrete sealer on my new slab

    Steven The urge to go less expensive is strong I know but you have spent a lot so don't ruin it all now. Save up a few dollars more and go high performance. Look at a light grey epoxy. They are usually just a little from being white but still have great light reflection. If you want big time...
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    Help me decide - concrete sealer on my new slab

    Fastowl I would lightly bead blast the floor. You can then go down with a primer epoxy coat then a high solids (90-100%) product. Top it with a pigmented urethane for wear and UV resistance. Calculate your mils thickness because you must get at least 12 mils total to hide the bead blast...
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    Concrete densifier question

    You may not have to grind. There is nothing chemically incompatible between the densifiers and coatings. You only issue will be bonding to the floor. Test the floor first in several areas. Clean it, and allow to dry, then at each location put a small amount of water on part of it and a small...
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    Help decide between v-seal 101 and hd39

    Both of the products listed above are good in the right application. Both are lithium densifiers. They are not what I would consider sealers. They resist penetration but do not produce any "build" over the concrete. Why not a good epoxy with a urethane topcoat for extra protection. No...
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    Anyone have experiance with Original Color Chips epoxy?

    Many good products out there. Lots of good advice above. But a major consideration needs to be the floor prep you are willing to do. I have coated floors for years and in my business I would never guarantee adhesion of a 100% solids product unless the floor was ground or shot blasted. Acid...
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