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How 'clean' does slab need to be to densify?

misterfixit

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I am wanting to put on a densifier on my shop slab. The building is constructed and I am still finishing out the interior. Construction has caused some 'contamination' of the top of the slab, tings like paint overspray, and some overspray from the spray foam. If I want to apply a densifier like Ghost Shield, how clean does the top have to be?
 
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CombatNinja

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If you are not concerned with the aesthetics of the overspray and whatnot, there really is no issue. The densifier will really soak into the substrate around tiny little imperfections like what you are talking about. Picture a dry, dry cutting board that is in desperate need of a good oiling. Imagine you get out some good mineral oil and soak it down to let it sit overnight. The fact that there is a minuscule drop of dried food on it won't matter. That wood fiber will pull the oil in right around it. Now, if you have half a ham sandwich sitting on it, different story. The concrete will behave similarly. As long as we are talking about, say, dime size bits, I would say you are fine. I'm sure someone here will tell you to grind it for two weeks to remove the top inch but I have worked with this product (Ghostshield) and you are going to be fine.
 

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I washed with the pressure washer and soap. Scrub if needed with broom. Rinse and repeat a couple times. You would be surprised the amount of **** that moves out. Mine was new too and only problem was tire marks from the wife with the zero turn doing donuts. Washi it down, most will be gone when done.
 
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Armorpoxy

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Hi
Ghostshield densifier and sealer is a penetrating product and won't change the appearance or visual nature of the floor at all.

An acrylic or solvent based sealer will form a film and give the surface a satin sheen and do a better job of keeping dust down.

Alternately the next step up would be something like our clear 1-part SPGX polyurea which gives a polished concrete look.
 
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misterfixit

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My main goal is to try to cut down on dust in shop. Its a working area, so it will get paint overspray and spills here and there. Not trying to make it a showroom at all.
 
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