Densifier and stain

[8pack]

Starting to plan for a garage build and developing plans and costs.

I would like to stain my concrete slab (approx 1,000 - 1,300 sqft). I know I have to wait a month or even more before I do anything but I have a couple of questions for sealing or coating.

I like the idea of a densifier. Can I acid stain the concrete first and then apply a densifier like the ghost shield 4500? It seems applying the densifier first will make it harder for the stain to penetrate. Can I then apply a clear top coat or sealer of some kind over the densified slab?

The next question is what to put over the stain. I expect the garage to see some moderate to heavy hobbyist use. Jack stands, floor jacks, moving pallets around , engine stands, the inevitable dropped tools or heavy item and something that can be touched up or easily re-coated would be great.
MUST be oil and solvent resistant. I spill no matter how hard I try not to!

There may be a section which I set up as a man cave area that will see very light use so maybe I want a different coating there that is more "finished" looking?

Thanks!

 

[Shea]

The densifier will effectively block good adhesion of your clear coat. Acid stain the concrete first. The acid will also help prep the concrete for a clear coat. After it has been neutralized, rinsed, and the concrete dried well, you can then apply your clear coat. We recommend a clear single-part polyurea. It stands up very well to chemicals and abrasion. Two coats should be enough. Many of the vendors here offer them.

 

[8pack]

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[Armorpoxy]

Shea is 100% correct. If you plan on putting on any topical protection, you don't want to do anything to the slab to impede adhesion.