New 6 month old concrete floor sealer... which one?

[dpr64]

Looking for an easy to use sealer that will help prevent staining, is easy to apply, semi-gloss natural concrete look, and long lasting...
So far on the list I have:
TS210
U140
Ultra seal

Any preference of one over the other or ? Ready to apply in about 4 weeks, the house is almost ready to move into and I want to get the garage area all done before we do the big move. About 850 square feet.
Thanks for any input!

 

[collinskl1]

Ooo, this is relevant to my situation too. Interested to see what you learn.

 

[Shea]

Both TS210 and U140 are acrylic modified, aliphatic polyurethane sealers. They will provide much better abrasion resistance, wear, and chemical resistance than Ultra Seal. Ultra Seal is a standard solvent-based acrylic.

 

[dpr64]

Of the 2 (ts210 and u140) which one will give me the most sheen/gloss? I know they sink in and do not create a film but perhaps one is a bit more shiny/glossy?

 

[Shea]

U140 states a semi-gloss finish and TS210 states a matte finish. If you look at images, there is a very slight difference between the two. If wet slip resistance is important to you, TS210 has a .65 Wet DCOF under the new ANSI/NSFI B101.3 rating requirements. As far as I can tell, it will perform better than U140 in that arena. I could not find data on U140, so may want to call and ask. You can't apply an anti-slip media to these coatings, but as a reference they are not as slippery (wet or dry) as other coatings.

 

[dpr64]

U140 states a semi-gloss finish and TS210 states a matte finish. If you look at images, there is a very slight difference between the two. If wet slip resistance is important to you, TS210 has a .65 Wet DCOF under the new ANSI/NSFI B101.3 rating requirements. As far as I can tell, it will perform better than U140 in that arena. I could not find data on U140, so may want to call and ask. You can't apply an anti-slip media to these coatings, but as a reference they are not as slippery (wet or dry) as other coatings.

The slip issue for me is a non issue at this time... I have been looking at images but cannot really distinguish between the 2 for which one is glossier looking..

 

[dpr64]

Both TS210 and U140 are acrylic modified, aliphatic polyurethane sealers. They will provide much better abrasion resistance, wear, and chemical resistance than Ultra Seal. Ultra Seal is a standard solvent-based acrylic.

Looks like there are a few different Ultra Seal brands? How about the one shown here?

https://www.daytonsuperior.com/docs/default-source/tech-data-sheets/ultra_seal_ef.pdf?sfvrsn=28ddd560_25

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[Shea]

Looks like there are a few different Ultra Seal brands? How about the one shown here?

https://www.daytonsuperior.com/docs/default-source/tech-data-sheets/ultra_seal_ef.pdf?sfvrsn=28ddd560_25

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That is a simple water-based acrylic coating. It's the least durable of acrylic coatings. It's works fine for a patio that sees foot traffic, but won't hold up long to a garage environment. Both water-based and solvent-based acrylics are not going to be as durable and chemical resistant as an acrylic modified, aliphatic polyurethane. You are comparing apples and oranges.

 

[ilikedirt]

I'm in the same boat. I've been leaning towards TS210 myself.

 

[rburke65]

How would one go about removing a concrete curing compound before applying a sealer.? My curing compound has been down for 8...9 years. Thanks

 

[Armorpoxy]

Hi, curing compounds which penetrate will normally not affect coatings. Do the water droplet test to see if water absorbs in. Sealers on the other hand are topical and resist coatings so you will need to use a Diamond floor grinder to grind off the sealer.

 

[rburke65]

Thanks Armorpoxy for the info. What would be the drawback of just applying more curing compound? It was long lasting and shiny...? I’m too old to be grinding curing compound off of 1800 sq ft of floor. Wouldn’t mind applying something to maintain the shine and a degree of protection to spills