When Should I seal my new concrete garage floor?
Sealing products can not be used on newly poured concrete. Homeowners would have to wait 28 to 30 days when the concrete has completely cured.
Should a garage floor be sealed?
Because garage floors are protected from outdoor elements, they don’t generally need sealed as often as a concrete driveway. However, most garage floors are made from concrete, making them susceptible to cracking and moisture intrusion from oil spills, antifreeze leakage, and other household chemicals.
How Soon Can concrete be sealed after pouring?
28 days
When to seal concrete Allow new concrete to cure completely (at least 28 days or as recommended). Most sealers must be applied under dry conditions. Applying to damp concrete could cause haziness or loss of adhesion. Air temperatures should be above 50°F during sealer application and for at least 24 hours after.
Should concrete be sealed after pouring?
While it can be tempting to apply driveway concrete sealer right after it is poured, this is never recommended. There is excess moisture in the concrete that needs to evaporate during the curing process. The total curing process normally takes about a month before the concrete is solid and ready to be sealed.
What happens to concrete if you don’t seal it?
What happens if I don’t seal my concrete? Concrete is a porous material that readily absorbs liquids. In freeze-thaw climates, the expansion of frozen liquids can destroy the surface of unsealed concrete. Oil, salt, fertilizer, and other household chemicals can discolor and damage unsealed concrete.
What do they spray on concrete to make it white?
Concrete Curing Compound. The 1600-WHITE series of water-based, white-pigmented concrete curing compounds are wax-based dispersions with selected white pigments. When properly applied, 1600-WHITE forms a premium-grade membrane, which optimizes water retention.
How often should concrete be sealed?
every 2-5 years
Sealing your concrete isn’t really a labor-intensive, nor costly, job. By sealing your concrete every 2-5 years, as recommended by experts, you should keep your floor in good shape, preventing cracks, pitting, and additional damage.
