Seal/coat new concrete?

[masher]

I just poured the floor in my barn, 40'x72' about 3 weeks ago. I want to seal or coat it with something to help keep it clean help stop stains from oil, ****** fluid, etc.. I like the look, and color, of some of the Epoxy products but they seem pretty expensive. If I just want to seal/waterproof it is the stuff at Menards, HD, Lowes good stuff? Like SealBest or Rust-Oleum? Looks like they recommend letting the concrete cure for 30-45 days before doing anything and I'm at about 25. Anyone got any do's or dont's??

Thanks

 

[LegacyIndustrial]

Here is an option: https://www.legacyindustrial.co/products/formula-137-penetrating-sealer/
Good luck with your new space!

Oh & wait the 30 days before you use any product.

 

[masher]

Looks like good stuff. Any prep before putting down? Been working inside the barn so there's been a bit of mud, dust from cutting the concrete, lift for installing garage doors and other things.

 

[Garage Flooring]

I just poured the floor in my barn, 40'x72' about 3 weeks ago. I want to seal or coat it with something to help keep it clean help stop stains from oil, ****** fluid, etc.. I like the look, and color, of some of the Epoxy products but they seem pretty expensive. If I just want to seal/waterproof it is the stuff at Menards, HD, Lowes good stuff? Like SealBest or Rust-Oleum? Looks like they recommend letting the concrete cure for 30-45 days before doing anything and I'm at about 25. Anyone got any do's or dont's??

Thanks

Lots of options. It depends on how you use the area and what your expectations are.
If you clean up your mess, a penetrating sealer like Ghostshield 8510 will work fine.

If stuff gets left on the floor, it will punch through and actually be HARDER to clean. In that case we would suggest one coat of our Clear polyurea instead

 

[THETANK]

I just poured the floor in my barn, 40'x72' about 3 weeks ago. I want to seal or coat it with something to help keep it clean help stop stains from oil, ****** fluid, etc.. I like the look, and color, of some of the Epoxy products but they seem pretty expensive. If I just want to seal/waterproof it is the stuff at Menards, HD, Lowes good stuff? Like SealBest or Rust-Oleum? Looks like they recommend letting the concrete cure for 30-45 days before doing anything and I'm at about 25. Anyone got any do's or dont's??

Thanks

If going with a clear sealer I would use either PS100 by Concrete Sealers USA or Ghost Shield 8510. I personally decided on PS100 and I am very happy with it so far.

 

[masher]

I'm leaning towards the PS100. When they wet cut the floor they sprayed a light coat of clear paint over the chalk line before cutting. What would be the best/easiest way to clean this off?

 

[Armorpoxy]

Take a look at our Ballistix floor coating kit. Low cost, easy to apply, minimall prep.

The product is incredibly resistant more than any sealer, urethane or polyaspartic.

See https://armorpoxy.com/ballistix-coatings/

 

[Shea]

I just poured the floor in my barn, 40'x72' about 3 weeks ago. I want to seal or coat it with something to help keep it clean help stop stains from oil, ****** fluid, etc.. I like the look, and color, of some of the Epoxy products but they seem pretty expensive. If I just want to seal/waterproof it is the stuff at Menards, HD, Lowes good stuff? Like SealBest or Rust-Oleum? Looks like they recommend letting the concrete cure for 30-45 days before doing anything and I'm at about 25. Anyone got any do's or dont's??

Thanks

Acrylic sealers like SealBest will not withstand much vehicle repair and some automotive chemicals. It will scratch up for sure and can stain from some fluids as well as soften and smear when trying to clean up solvents, brake fluid, fuels, etc. I'm not sure what Rust-Oleum product you are considering.

If you have a reasonably smooth finish, one great option that is relatively inexpensive for the protection you get is a clear coating called TS210 by Concrete Sealers USA. Two thin coats are all that is needed in most cases. No etching is required. It is durable and will withstand a multitude of automotive chemicals.

We did a review of TS210 and performed a variety of unscientific testing with it. You can read about and see a few application pictures in the article below.

We Review TS210 Clear Polyurethane Garage Floor Sealer and Coating for Bare Concrete

Why TS210 may be the best no etching required, clear coating and sealer for bare concrete, workshops, and garage floors. We test for durability, oil stain resistance, and ease of application.

allgaragefloors.com

I'm leaning towards the PS100. When they wet cut the floor they sprayed a light coat of clear paint over the chalk line before cutting. What would be the best/easiest way to clean this off?

Do you know what they used exactly? I would try applying some mineral spirits and scrub it with a stiff nylon brush or green Scotch-Brite pad. If that doesn't do it, you may need to sand it off.

PS100 is a great product too. However, it's a penetrating sealer and not a coating like TS210. Though it provides superior stain protection compared to most other penetrating sealers available, it will not provide the same protection that TS210 will.

 

[masher]

My brother works for a painting company and found some Sherwin Williams H&C HB-100 water repellent in his warehouse. He said its good stuff that they have used in commercial jobs. Anyone heard of or used this?

 

[dcg9381]

I've used MMA-6600 (which, as I understand it is plastic suspended in an evaporative medium). My go to for shops/garages is Polyurea. Legacy Industrial is where I buy and I trust their advice.