New Floor Sealer?

[CRC57]

I am in the process of building a new shop, 1200 sqf. I want to put a sealer on the floor, not really concerned about coloring it. I do alot of metal fabrication work, torching, welding, etc. What would be a good product to use on my floor for this type of use? I also need good resistance to oil and grease.Thanks

 

[AlphaGarage]

Wolverine Coatings is now offering to the retail market its AcryliSeal 3501. It's a water based sealer, so it can be shipped and applied in all states. Its chemical resistance is pretty good as far as acrylics are concerned. But, it's no epoxy. The chemical resistance of Wolverine Coatings' LiquaTile 1184 or BondTite 1101, that we also offer, is significantly higher. However, AcryliSeal 3501 is a lot less expensive.

In addition to being cheap it also doesn't require much prep. For older surfaces a good cleaning is sufficient, maybe a pressure washing. If you're having a new floor poured avoid having it hard troweled, you want the sealant to be able to penetrate the surface a bit.

It will provide some protection, keep down the dust, and give your concrete that wet look.

 

[ron in sc]

Wolverine Coatings is now offering to the retail market its AcryliSeal 3501.

I'm going to try some of that product on the pavers I installed on the patio. I think sealing them from the weather somewhat will be good. The pavers always look better when it rains so if I could get that look that would be a real plus.

I picked an order at Wolverine Coatings in Spartanburg yesterday and unfortunately they were out of this new sealer. I'll most likely stop by when I'm up that way in mid October.

 

[5wndwcpe]

Ok Fred, I asked this last week and the reply was a little fuzzy. What is involved in recoating AcryliSeal 3501 when the time comes ?

 

[5wndwcpe]

Still looking this up ?

 

[AlphaGarage]

Sorry, haven't checked this thread lately.

Recoating will probably entail the same procedures that the initial install calls for - A very mild muriatic acid (or citric acid) wash... nothing like prepping a garage floor. A pressure washer would probably get the same result. The important thing is that it can penetrate the concrete.

Most applications are simply going to be a good sweep, pressure wash, dry, coat.

I should point out that we're still in "beta mode" with this product. In fact we're still looking for a couple of more DIY projects, so if you're interested in working with us get this ready for market, and getting the product for shipping costs, please contact me.

We have a pretty good number of new pours, so we're looking for people with older driveways or other concrete surfaces. Also could use another project in a hot region, Phoenix or similar climate.

 

[FunfDreisig]

Did the AcryliSeal 3501 product ever make it to market?

FWIW a quick check of the Wolverine website did not turn up any info on this product.

Funf Dreisig

 

[AlphaGarage]

Yes. We have it in 5 gallon pails, which will coat about 1,500 ft2. We recommend 2 coats, so 750 per 5g.

 

[FunfDreisig]

Yes. We have it in 5 gallon pails, which will coat about 1,500 ft2. We recommend 2 coats, so 750 per 5g.

That's good news! Why isn't it listed on the Wolverine site?

BTW the web site link in your profile lead me to believe you were out of business since the web page says it will be updated in April of 2009.

Funf Dreisig