Looking for recomendations on a concrete sealer

[Jeffh40]

The wife wants the industrial look in our newly finished basement. She's seen plenty of photos of clear sealed concrete floors that look wet they are so shiny. Since that is what she wants, I'm trying to find the best product for the job.

It is in the house, so ideally water-based. I love solvent based products, but it isn't worth the hassle of everyone complaining about the fumes.

We have a corporate account with Sherwin-Williams so if they have any really good products, that would be ideal.


Something like this:

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

That is a dyed & polished floor. Not a DIY project.
However, take a look at our DeltaDye Stain for an alternative:
https://www.legacyindustrial.net/products/concrete-stain-and-dye/deltadye-concrete-stain.html

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi,
Our SPGX one part Polyurea in clear gives a 'polished concrete' look and is easily applied with no special skills required. Many of our clients have stained their floors first before coating to achieve the look you posted. Legacy is correct though that this is a very technique driven process best left to professionals since you can't redo it if you don't do it properly or to your wife's liking. Leaving it unstained/natural is much easier and not prone to problems.

See link below.

https://armorpoxy.com/spgx-polyurea-coating/

 

[benwah]

That is a dyed & polished floor. Not a DIY project.
However, take a look at our DeltaDye Stain for an alternative:
https://www.legacyindustrial.net/products/concrete-stain-and-dye/deltadye-concrete-stain.html

Agreed

 

[Jeffh40]

That is a dyed & polished floor. Not a DIY project.
However, take a look at our DeltaDye Stain for an alternative:
https://www.legacyindustrial.net/products/concrete-stain-and-dye/deltadye-concrete-stain.html

To be clear, I'm just looking for a clear coat. Our floor already has a nice burned in finish from the trowel machine. Just want it shiny.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi, the clear SPGX would be perfect for this.

 

[Jeffh40]

Hi,
Our SPGX one part Polyurea in clear gives a 'polished concrete' look and is easily applied with no special skills required. Many of our clients have stained their floors first before coating to achieve the look you posted. Legacy is correct though that this is a very technique driven process best left to professionals since you can't redo it if you don't do it properly or to your wife's liking. Leaving it unstained/natural is much easier and not prone to problems.

See link below.

https://armorpoxy.com/spgx-polyurea-coating/

Interesting. I had not really thought about epoxy type finishes, I was originally looking more for standard concrete sealers that soak in. I'll look into it more. How do this product hold up long term? I've seen epoxy garage floors that look like hell a few years later as the finish starts to flake, so I'm concerned about any product that sits on top of the concrete.

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi a penetrating sealer such as Ghostshield will do literally nothing to the surface. The SPGX is a one part polyurea that goes on like paint but has the durability and performance of a protective urethane, but can be applied alone and not on epoxy like urethanes.

Any coating can get beat up over time. For interior use we doubt the coating would not last as long as the house.

 

[Armorpoxy]

We also carry acrylic sealers that are topical, but a sealer would not have even close to the performance of the SPGX. Sealers are much thinner and can need re-application based on usage.

 

[Garage Flooring]

Polyurea is a beautiful option. One concern though would be the odor. Garages are hard enough and you have a huge door for ventilation. It does make for a beautiful floor, but you want to be aware of those issues.

Depending on UV exposure a clear waterbased Epoxy or even an acrylic might be an option

 

[Krfjkm]

I used Legacy’s Delta Dye and their HD6600 sealer. It’s a great product and Scotty’s is good guy.

I love my floor!





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[LegacyIndustrial]

I used Legacy’s Delta Dye and their HD6600 sealer. It’s a great product and Scotty’s is good guy.

I love my floor!





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You did a great job!

 

[Garage Flooring]

You did a great job!

That looks like a great option for the OP

 

[Jeffh40]

I used Legacy’s Delta Dye and their HD6600 sealer. It’s a great product and Scotty’s is good guy.

I love my floor!





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Looks great. I'm looking into it.

 

[Krfjkm]

Looks great. I'm looking into it.

They told me with the sealer “go thin to win”

Several thin coats work well

 

[tom-ky]

We also carry acrylic sealers that are topical, but a sealer would not have even close to the performance of the SPGX. Sealers are much thinner and can need re-application based on usage.

Can the SPGX be put on concrete that had a cure and seal type acrylic sealer on it? If not what options are there without tons of prep?

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi, we do not recommend generally using any of our products on a sealer. That being said we carry an excellent acrylic clear sealer that most likely will adhere with little if any prep, but we would require you to test it.

SPGX would need to have your sealer grinded off.

Please contact us at below (not PM please) to obtain a free sample for testing.

 

[plain2car]

nice info guys.. I was wondering how these options "last" over time in a DIY car work garage? example related to jack stands & wheeled hoists/jacks moving about the area? lastly can these types of finishes be applied over concrete joint filler(s)?

sorry if I hi-jacked the thread... thanks!!

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

nice info guys.. I was wondering how these options "last" over time in a DIY car work garage? example related to jack stands & wheeled hoists/jacks moving about the area? lastly can these types of finishes be applied over concrete joint filler(s)?

sorry if I hi-jacked the thread... thanks!!

If you care for them they last quite a long time and when/if they need attention are fairly easily recoated.


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[welder4956]

I don't think that Siloxa-Tek 8500 will give the shiny appearance the OP is looking for: " It dries completely clear with a natural finish that will not change the look or appearance of the susbtrate."

https://ghostshield.com/product/siloxa-tek-8500

Edit: Looks like the post I was replying to disappeared.

 

[Garage Flooring]

I don't think that Siloxa-Tek 8500 will give the shiny appearance the OP is looking for: " It dries completely clear with a natural finish that will not change the look or appearance of the susbtrate."

https://ghostshield.com/product/siloxa-tek-8500

Edit: Looks like the post I was replying to disappeared.

Penetrating sealers provide 0 gloss and have no mil thickness

 

[dcg9381]

I've used both HD6600 and polyurea. The HD is a sealer, no build, but costs a lot less.. It has a bit of a satin finish to it. Polyurea has a thickness - and the non-DIY part is if you do multiple coats, you have to be sure to get it even to get the same finish everywhere, but it's definitely a finish coat product if you want it to be.

I used polyurea on a residence (Texas basement) with some deltadye... I love the stuff.

 

[65ranchero]

I am in a similar situation about sealing.
I need some advice on re sealing a 2 bay garage floor. The floor was poured around 2014
with a dye powder add to the concrete at the plant.
Let it sit and cure for about 30 days and then it was sealed which was rolled on.
I don't know what kind it was but it had a slight kero/diesel type smell.

It looked good for a few years and over time it started to wear thin and gas spills have removed it from the concrete.

I plan to power wash the bays when the weather get better let it fully dry and apply another coating.
But I need to make sure it is not slippery when wet.

I have to add that the floor has radiant tubing buried in the concrete.
My question is: will I have a reaction between the old sealer and the new one being applied since I don't know what was used from the start.
I reached out to the original company who poured and sealed it ( highly recommended) and no answer.
Hope some one can help.
Thanks,
Bob

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

I am in a similar situation about sealing.
I need some advice on re sealing a 2 bay garage floor. The floor was poured around 2014
with a dye powder add to the concrete at the plant.
Let it sit and cure for about 30 days and then it was sealed which was rolled on.
I don't know what kind it was but it had a slight kero/diesel type smell.

It looked good for a few years and over time it started to wear thin and gas spills have removed it from the concrete.

I plan to power wash the bays when the weather get better let it fully dry and apply another coating.
But I need to make sure it is not slippery when wet.

I have to add that the floor has radiant tubing buried in the concrete.
My question is: will I have a reaction between the old sealer and the new one being applied since I don't know what was used from the start.
I reached out to the original company who poured and sealed it ( highly recommended) and no answer.
Hope some one can help.
Thanks,
Bob

Bob, have to grind off the old in preparation for the new.
Check: The Home Depot Rentals or your local rental house for equipment to do it.
Good luck

 

[tinmanwpk]

We have a corporate account with Sherwin-Williams so if they have any really good products, that would be ideal.


Something like this:

Talk with the folks at S-W. Not the local house paint store but the S-W industrial supplier somewhere in town. They will be most helpful.

 

[Jeffh40]

Talk with the folks at S-W. Not the local house paint store but the S-W industrial supplier somewhere in town. They will be most helpful.

Yep, that is exactly what I did. Talked to my commercial sales rep, he ordered it and sent it to the local store for me to pick up. Esasy Peasy.

This is the product we decided on. 6 thin coats, all done in 1 day. I think it turned out great. Exactly the look we were going for. It dries quick and hard. We were able to move furniture in after only a couple days.

 

[benwah]

Yep, that is exactly what I did. Talked to my commercial sales rep, he ordered it and sent it to the local store for me to pick up. Esasy Peasy.



This is the product we decided on. 6 thin coats, all done in 1 day. I think it turned out great. Exactly the look we were going for. It dries quick and hard. We were able to move furniture in after only a couple days.

I use this product often. I like it, you can burnish it at any point to help relieve scratches and blemishes in the coating and bring it to a high sheen if desired.