Seal the surface

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using Clear Shield Advanced Formula Water Base Sealer.

 

 

   Though you don't have to, we recommend you seal the surface. When using a water base sealer, the concrete needs to be dry, any concrete stain residue needs to be thoroughly neutralized and rinsed well by mopping up or washing off and it needs to be free from dirt.

 

Rolling on the Sealer

• Do not pour the sealer directly onto the concrete. Remove the pail's lid and dip paint roller, or use a paint pan.
• Apply the sealer with a paint roller in 2 very thin and even coats.
• Allow to dry between coats until no longer sticky. Usually about an hour or two in warm weather.

      *Use a 1/4" to 3/8" nap roller You can allow your roller to run dry, as you are trying to stretch out the product and apply a very thin and even coat.

• Allow this product to cure for at least 10 hours before applying wax or traffic 24 hours or more is recommended.
• Minimum application temperature 45 degrees F.
• Avoid applying in extreme heat or direct hot sunlight.
• Clean up tools and spills with warm soapy water before it dries.

Additionally you can apply using an airless sprayer, or spray on with a pump up sprayer and backroll any sprayer marks or heavy areas as you go. Do not allow to puddle.

Avoid over applying as discoloration could occur. Will go on white and then dry clear.

Allow to dry until no longer sticky. Usually an hour or two. Once you can walk on it, apply the second thin and even coat.

 

Tip. Not all surfaces must be sealed if you believe they look better in their natural flat state. Examples would be statuary, retaining walls, and the exterior concrete house slab sides that are exposed. These surfaces require no maintenance. However, if you would like to seal them so as to protect them and bring out the colors more, Clear Shield Advanced has a natural satin finish.