Concrete Driveway Sealant

[Ibanez540r]

Moved into a new house a couple months ago. Driveway & walks were poured in 2004. Not sure if they have ever been sealed since, but everything is in overall good shape. I pressure washed the entire thing and plan to seal it before the bad weather and salt gets here in NE Ohio. Looking for product recommendations?

 

[Reg1952]

I posted the same question last week for a new driveway and got no replies.

 

[Sparkynutz]

Similar. Searching turns up some real old threads but I'm not having any luck getting much input on my thread either

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[nomad10th]

This board is pretty hit/miss. Sorry I don't have an answer for you and it's too bad that someone that does won't chime in.. I had the same issue with a few questions I had on here.


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[BigMike782]

I am on a similar quest for my newly poured garage floor. Menards has H&C(think they are owned by Sherwin Williams) and Lowes has Olympic.
Both are water base, think I am going with the H&C.

 

[johnnyradiant]

No spear-y-ence with this specifically but I might be inclined to look at Thompson Water Seal. I've used it for different applications and has worked for that well.

 

[lakeroadster]

[B]Concrete Sealer[/B]

I used Eagle Natural Seal on the concrete slab in my barn.

It's available from Home Depot, $78.92 for a 5 gallon pail. Shipped to your door for free.

It doesn't change the look of the concrete, just seals it.

Water beads up nicely.

When I was installing my lift about a quart of fluid (Auto Trans Fluid) leaked out onto the floor, I cleaned it up, you can't tell it ever happened.

 

[BigMike782]

H&C says wait 28 days after poured, Olympic says 60 days and Eagle does not say.
How long would you wait?

 

[DPG]

Silane.
http://concretesealerreviews.com/silane-siloxane-review/

 

[lakeroadster]

H&C says wait 28 days after poured, Olympic says 60 days and Eagle does not say.
How long would you wait?

28 days....

 

[engineer2]

I went to a contractor supply store and bought something that was $150 for 5 gal. It worked fine, but eventually it weathers away. Some use Thompson's and it works well and leaves a glossy finish. You need to reapply it every year or two. The main thing is to try to keep road salt off the concrete.

 

[rburke65]

Eagle natural sealer.......low amount of solids and no warranty.....hmmmmmm.

 

[RPH]

Ghostshield products, also look in the flooring section. More information and help there.

 

[tonyciambrone]

28 days....

45 days- if it's anything like Rustoleums "Time until fully cured"

 

[6768rogues]

Anything but Thompson. It lasted all of about a month on my deck.

 

[lakeroadster]

28 days....

45 days- if it's anything like Rustoleums "Time until fully cured"

I went out an took a picture of the instructions on the 5 gallon bucket I still have from when I applied Eagle Natural Seal... "Fresh concrete should be cured 7 days prior to application".

I waited 28 days for the concrete to cure.... not due to the sealer spec's.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I bought some concrete sealer/waterproofer at HD last year for something, I honestly forget. I sealed a few things with it and you could definitely tell it was used when it rained. I considered buying more of it and doing the house garage floor.

It wasn't expensive and came in a gallon jug but I really don't know how long it would last. Being cheap enough I figured it was worth a try.

 

[bigman68]

V-Seal 102 and if you are really serious follow with Phaze II, I have sold it for 10 years and used it on my own patio. I am not sure if they have any dealers in NE Ohio my closest branch is in Toledo. You can also buy online, but a stocking dealer would give you a better pricing. PM me if you want a price.

https://www.vseal.com/shop-all/products/v-seal-102
https://www.vseal.com/v-seal-phase-ii

 

[Blue XJ]

I'm looking to do the same on my driveway, but cost is a factor, my driveway is almost 2000 square feet.
My big concern is that it is also an 8 degree incline, is there a sealer out there that won't make it any slipperier when wet or has snow on it?

 

[lakeroadster]

I'm looking to do the same on my driveway, but cost is a factor, my driveway is almost 2000 square feet.
My big concern is that it is also an 8 degree incline, is there a sealer out there that won't make it any slipperier when wet or has snow on it?

The silane/siloxane sealers actually penetrate the concrete... no change in traction as far as I can tell.

After applying the Eagle Natural Seal and letting it dry you can't even tell it's there... until water is poured on the concrete... and it beads up.