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Easy to Clean

Even in the cleanest environments, there is always the possibility of something spilling and contaminating the surface. Cleaning can be extremely time consuming and aggressive chemicals may be needed for harsh stains and graffiti. But if the right sealer or coating is used, it will make cleaning easier and make contaminants like mold, mildew and dirt easier to remove.

Stain Resistant Sealers

Due to their strong bonds and high density, stain resistant sealers are often used to shield off liquids. Petroleum-based liquids like oil and grease are far less dense than water and are known to easily penetrate surfaces. Stain resistant sealers can prevent stains caused by liquids creating a nice dense, fluid-proof shield. Because they are also usually water repellents they make mold and mildew easier to remove.

Stain Resistant Coatings

For the toughest chemical spills a durable coating system is extremely effective. Concrete coatings act as a protective barrier to take all the abuse. Spills can sit on the surface for extended amounts of time before needing to be cleaned. Once it is time to clean, spills are easily removed and wiped away. The concrete and the concrete coating remain undamaged and in tact. Because of the smooth finish, they can also improve the appearance of the floor and make it easier to clean.

Cleaning Concrete

In order for the concrete sealer to either bond to optimal strength, or penetrate to optimal depth, you need to make sure the surface of the concrete is clean and ready for application. This can be achieved by pressure washing, acid-etching or mechanical scarification.

Pressure Washing

It is important that you properly clean the concrete surface you are working with. The easiest way to clean an exterior slab is by power washing also known as pressure washing. Power washing is a lot easier than acid etching, which may also be necessary depending on the situation of your concrete, and it will ensure that your concrete surface is cleared of debris, dirt, and dust that can get in the way of the concrete sealers proper function.

Acid Etching

In order to properly prepare a substrate to accept a concrete sealer one of the best surface preparation methods is to acid etch the concrete. Acid etching will open up the pores of the concrete and allows the new concrete sealer to properly adhere. Acid etching is much less labor intensive than grinding the concrete but proper safety precautions should be taken.