Best Sealer for Kennels
If you've ever been in a kennel, or even used one to house your animals, you know the unpleasant smell that can plague some of establishments that aren't as clean. Sometimes, it is not even a black mark on the kennels cleanliness, but an indictment of their concrete. Most kennels are made from poured concrete that serves as the floor for the dog-residents to rest on. However, many kennels do not seal their concrete, leading to a painstaking and tiresome cleaning process every time an animal has an accident.
Concrete sealers used in kennels will protect from stains, keep out odors, and allow for easy clean up of urine, bodily fluids and chemicals. Because even after the accident has been cleaned, the smell can linger. This is because the offending particles, either urine or solid waste, seeps into the pores of the concrete, becoming part of the floor itself. Once this has happened, it is extremely difficult and often impossible to remove.
Benefits to sealing a kennel:
Chemical resistance: Easy clean up of urine, bodily fliuds, dirt and chemicals.
Stain resistance: Will prevent concrete from staining when exposed to bodily fluids.
Keep out odors: Strong smells will be kept at bay and prevent the kennel from smelling like a kennel.
Abrasion resistance: Will not peel or chip when in contact with animal nails or teeth.
There are a couple of different options on the market for sealing kennels. Some people opt for epoxy systems, which consists of an epoxy basecoat like the Epoxy 325 followed by the Urethane 645 topcoat. They are available clear or colored and leave a non-slip satin finish. They are excellent options for kennels because they completely resist the penetration of acids and chemicals allowing for easy clean up. By using a durable concrete coating system you will be able to wipe up the messes on the surface level without any intensive scrubbing. Also since the Epoxy 325 and Urethane 645 are extremely abrasion resistant you do not have to worry about the coatings peeling, chipping or delaminating when exposed to nails and animals running. The only downside is that the Epoxy 325 and Urethane 645 can only be used on interior kennels; the products cannot be used on exterior applications.
The other option is to go with a natural finish penetrating sealer like the Siloxa-Tek 8510. The Siloxa-Tek 8510 will help to resist some staining and will cause fluids to bead up from the concrete instead of being absorbed into the concrete. The penetrating concrete sealer will also ensure that your floors are slip resistant. Rather than creating a film on the surface, the concrete retains its original surface texture. Spills must be cleaned up in a timely manner and cannot be left to sit for an exteneded amount of time. If you are looking for a product in which spills and fluids can be left for an extended amount of time without seeping into the floor, a durable concrete coating is going to be your best bet. Keep in mind, if your main concern is uric acid penetration we would recommend using the Epoxy 325/Urethane 645.
Why Ghostshield?
Epoxy 325 Basecoat - BUY NOW & Urethane 645 Topcoat - BUY NOW
Completely resists the penetration of urine, acids and chemicals allowing for easy clean up
Wipe up messes without any intensive scrubbing
Extremely abrasion resistant you do not have to worry about the coatings peeling, chipping or delaminating when exposed to nails and animals running
Used on interior kennels only
Leaves a clear or colored, satin or gloss finish
Lifespan: +10 Years
Siloxa-Tek 8510 - Penetrating Water & Stain Repellent: BUY NOW
Resists staining, causing fluids to bead up instead of being absorbed
Reduces water infiltration and moisture intrusion
Leaves a natural finish, will not change the look of the substrate
Non-yellowing and UV stable. Will never peel, flake or delaminate
