Because concrete paint is a surface coating and vulnerable to abrasion, it’s not the best choice for high-traffic areas such as concrete driveways. For these applications, an acid-based stain or dry-shake color hardener will offer better wear-resistance.

Fully penetrating sealer – these concrete sealers are also referred to as densifiers. There are a number of variations of densifiers/Fully penetrating sealers, but their characteristic is that they work by chemical reaction with “free lime” inside the concrete matrix and do not leave a surface coating. More on these later……

Fully penetrating concrete sealer – Densifier

Some people are more sensitive to chemical products than others. If irritation occurs discontinue use. Creteshield 101– is a Potasium Silicanate. It is at the top of the performance list. An advantage of Creteshield 101 is that it is hydrophobic, meaning it repels moisture. Most densifiers are hydrophilic, meaning they microscopically absorb moisture (they will stop moisture transfer, but over a long period of time they dissolve). Creteshield 101 will increase abrasion reistance by about 40%. Also suitable for greatly reducing Radon Gas. Creteshield 101 is the best product to use as a stand alone densifier.

Ensure all joints have a minimum full depth width of 5mm and are at least 20mm deep. The paving and joints should be thoroughly wet before application, but joints should be free of standing water, dirt, debris or weeds. Ensure the paving bedding is well drained. Do not ingest. In the event of ingestion, do not induce vomiting, drink plenty of water and seek medical attention. None of these terms affect your legal rights and these are not diminished in any way. If any term is held to be invalid under any applicable statute or rule of law, that term is automatically omitted from the terms to minimum extent necessary to comply with the law and without affecting the validity or enforceability of the remainder. But is painting concrete a good idea? And if you do decide to paint, what are the best products to use? Read on to get answers to these and other common questions about painting concrete. CAN YOU PAINT CONCRETE? Colours are sold in the nearest tin size but actual paint volume per tin may vary up to 10% depending on colourAny concrete surface you intend to paint must be free of contaminants and existing coatings, sealers, or curing compounds. Otherwise, the paint will be unable to fully bond to the concrete. The concrete to be painted should also have a slight texture for proper paint adhesion. If the surface is extremely smooth or has a hard-troweled finish, it may need to be acid etched or mechanically abraded first. Much of this advice on preparing concrete floors before staining is also applicable to concrete paints.

In this article I will discuss clear concrete sealers. We will classify coloured sealers as “concrete coatings”. They still seal the concrete but we will confuse the matter.Hardens and dustproofs the surface silicate resins to both harden and dustproof new and old concrete floors Concrete Hardener & Dustproofer is a low viscosity, premium grade chemical, specifically formulated to seal and harden concrete surfaces.

To find Ready Mixed colours, search "ready mixed" or select the Ready Mixed 'colour chart'. To see Tinted colours select a colour chart such as RAL, BS, NCS, etc. or search for a colour/hue to see available or related options. Binds together the particles and sealing the surface to form hard impermeable non-dusting concrete and paving. Multicrete Products CONCRETE HARDENER AND DUSTPROOFER is not designed to restore damaged concrete. Not for use on stonework or coloured concrete.Must not be used on concrete that is less than 28 days old. Concrete porch and patio paints are acrylic latex paints designed to resist fading, scuffing, peeling, and UV damage. They come in low-luster and gloss finishes and can also be used on interior concrete floors. Although priming is recommended for some concrete paints, many products are self-priming and can be applied directly to bare concrete. Be sure to follow the paint manufacturer’s recommendations. Also adhere to the manufacturer’s guidance for minimum air and surface temperatures during application, especially when painting outdoor concrete surfaces. In most cases, temperatures should be above 50° F.Concrete sealer can come in many “flavours” (please don’t taste them). There is much confusion and misconception about different types of concrete sealer.