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Is your concrete that light or does it have a solid color sealer? Acid really won't do anything to a decent sealer, but you need to remove sealer only if it is failing. Worn out is not failure, it's just worn out. Sounds like you are done removing anything that will come loose. Next test to see...

Toolcollector, good to see that you are doing your homework. I enjoyed talking about your project when you visited our showroom. You are getting lots of good advice here, except for the bit about water base and water borne being the same "****" :) The imperfections you describe in your existing...

Most industrial wax-base floor finishes will increase the coefficient of friction, helping to reduce slip-fall hazards. The benefits are lost when the floor is lubricated with water or other liquids.

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Will the floor take water now? If you pour a cup of water on the concrete does it all stay on top or does the concrete darken after 30 or fewer seconds? If the water just stays on top then you will need more work to get to the concrete to effect any change. But, if water can get to the concrete...

Definitely an interesting character. You could enhance it further with a waterbase (non-acrylic) stain before sealing for a more defined look. Or if you don't want the maintenance of a film-forming sealer just use a lithium densifier. We have the same phenomenon in our showroom under the "stain...

If you want to go the cementitious route with a product that will actually work, check with Hard Rock Development in Calgary and ask for SureCrete Design Products SureBroom repair mortar. You can trowel it to a smooth finish then seal it with clear for the RaceDeck install, or proceed with your...

Avoid Thompsons. It's mostly paraffin. Acrylics will give you better protection, and you typically get what you pay for. The least expensive option is cure and seal - avoid this. Let us know if you want help with suggestions.

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