Do I need sealer on prepped concrete ?

[John Mack]

Hello, I have recently purchased a home with a garage floor that was previously coated with some type of epoxy coating and a good portion of it is pealing up and just generally looks like ****. I plan on renting a "diamond brush" finisher from Home Depot and was told by them that this tool preps the surface of the concrete for a coating. I do not plan on re-epoxying the floor but was told that I would need to put something down to protect the bare floor. So my question is; do I need to seal it with something (and what) or can I leave it bare?? I live in Wisconsin so salt from the winter roads ends up on the garage floor so I am thinking I would need some type of clear sealer. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

It would be a good idea.
After going Through that level of preparation. I would certainly consider putting down a clear epoxy sealer.

This will last longer and look nicer than a standard water-based clear sealer.


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[Shea]

I agree with Scotty. You are 3/4 of the way there with that kind of preparation. Putting a sealer down is much easier than the floor prep and will protect your floor in the process. How much protection is dependent on what kind of sealer you apply however.

 

[John Mack]

Thank you both for your quick replies. I am now in the process of finding the best sealer to fit my needs. I am looking over the advice that both of you have given to others and will make a decision in the near future. Thanks again for all the expert advice that you so willingly share here.