Concrete dust is driving me crazy!

[hudsoncustom]

I built a garage last year. 24x36, the largest I could go in town here.

Anyhow, I poured the slab myself with the help of a couple of friends. We did a broom finish on the floor.

I did not seal, coat, paint, or epoxy coat the floor at all.

I'm having a huge issue with concrete dust. My shop is so incredibly dusty, it's insane. I guess i figured that the dust would eventually wear away, but it isn't...in the slightest.

Am I correct in assuming that some sort of concrete sealer will take care of my dust issue? I'm not concerned with having an epoxy finish, or a nice paint finish or whatever, I just want to cut down on the concrete dust.

Am I going to need to sand the slab, or can I just give it a good brooming/vacuuming/ and hosedown?

Thanks.

Keith

 

[sjsfire]

If all you want to do is put a sealer down for concrete dust control I'd hit Menards, Lowes, or Home Depot and look in their paint departments for a concrete sealer. They'll have a product that should work. A better concrete sealer would be found at a concrete yard, if they will sell it to non-contractors. One product that I've used that works well is call "Tiah" not available at the home improvement type stores but more for contractors. Tiah can either be sprayed on with a aproved pump up sprayer or rolled on with a solvent approved roller nap.

 

[Hammerdown]

You may have to sand or grind the floor to remove the soft and powdery surface before applying any product. If the floor is constantly dusting, sanding down to a more solid surface will help ensure the products adhesion. Applying over something powdery will be like painting sand- a waste of time. Sand or grind until the loose material is removed, wash and clean the floor and apply the product according to manufacturers instructions.

 

[Vicious_Cycle]

If you're happy with the concrete surface and it isn't loaded with oil stains, spills, or the like, I believe a good pressure washing is all you need before applying your sealer.