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There are hydrophobic polyurethane injection kits, as well as urethane and polyuria solutions that can be applied to or in the crack to stop the movement of water through the hairline cracks. That area is commonly referred to as a coveseam and can be problematic if not fixed. Consider repairing...

The problem with penetrating sealers is that even the best sealers can only penetrating oil and gas spills for so long. A 40-100% solids silane siloxane will give you the best protection, but if you don't pick up spills within a few hours, exposed concrete will absolutely stain. The only sure...

There are a few alternatives to epoxy coatings. While they are not as readily available, and mostly shipped directly from the manufacturer, Polyaspartic polyurethanes and aliphatic urethanes are very strong alternatives. They are used in many commercial applications, but there are several...

Oil Life works awesome. penetrates the oil and de-bonds it from surfaces like concrete, paving stone and asphalt. When Oil Lift has separated the oil, soak up the residue and rinse. The natural bacteria in the earth will biodegrade the leftover waste. http://www.oillift.net/product/oil-remover/...

1st Attachment: Medium gray, high gloss, UTN60 Foundation Armor coating. Commercial garage floor, Texas. 2nd Attachment: Tile Red, matte finish, UTN60 Foundation Armor Coating. Residential garage, New Mexico.

You have two options. 1) A penetrating water repellent (high solids silane siloxane sealer) which will cause water and other liquids to bead off the surface. Water repellents are great for repelling water and reducing salt water stains, but they only offer so much protection when it comes to oil...

I am not sure where the suggestion of putting an epoxy over an acrylic came from. Epoxies are used as base coats to aliphatic polyurethane, urethane and Polyaspartic coatings but you don't want to use an acrylic as a base coat to any industrial coating - it would not make sense. An acrylic won't...

You can use an integral color before cured, a concrete dye or acid stain once cured. Which direction you go in - stamping, staining or coloring - will depend entirely on what YOU want the floor to look like. Here is a job one of my customers just did - acid stained concrete with a protective...

You can seal stamped concrete with a penetrating sealer or with a protective coating. Penetrating sealers work entirely below the surface and won't change the look or color of the concrete. Protective coatings will enhance the appearance of the stamped concrete with a satin or gloss, clear or...

Compressor: Ingersoll (prepare to be amazed) Lighting Upgrade for Ceiling/Walls: Cooper Lighting Floor Epoxy: Foundation Armor UTN60 (superior to an epoxy) Water Hose: Ultimate Washer (car washing equipment) Extension Cords: Grainger (great selection) Cabinetry/Shelving: Moduline (fantastic...

I can't speak to that brand of product but I can provide a great suggestion. My father owns a tile company and a towing company and a few years back we sealed our garage bays with the Foundation Armor UTN60 coating. So far we have been very pleased. It is resistant to just about everything -...