Project Scheduling and Drying TimesWhether doing your project yourself or having it professionally done, other than understanding the process, it is important that you consider the scheduling of the project before beginning.
Heres an example project to get an idea of approximate application and drying times for scheduling.
Based on 2 people working together on a 1000 square foot project with an average daytime temp of 75 degrees F. Starting with new or in good shape concrete needing just basic cleaning.
Day 1
Summer
Clean & Prep totally depends on the condition of the concrete. Clean well and allow to dry.
Clean & Prep - about 1/4 day to 1 day
Drying time - about 1-3 hours
Concrete Staining would be done the same day as clean & prep after it has dried, or the next following day. Apply the stain and allow to dry overnight. If you are doing two coats then you would apply the first coat and allow to completely dry, usually an hour or two. Then you would apply second coat and allow to dry overnight.
Applying Stain - about 1 hour each coat
Drying time (between coats) - about 1-4 hours
Drying time (final coat) - 4 hours minimum to overnight to 24 hours.
That Afternoon or Day 2
Summer
Cleaning the Residue from Acid Stain will take one neutralizing and two rinsings. Allow dry for Clear Shield Advanced water base. Allow to dry to be bone dry, for Solvent Base sealers.
Cleaning residue - about 1/4 to 1/2 day
Drying time - usually 1-3 hours for dry and usually in warm weather - overnight to 24 hours for bone dry.
That Evening or Day 2 / 3
Summer
Sealing the Concrete with Clear Shield Advanced Formula Water Base Sealer, will take two very thin and even coats. Apply first thin coat.
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.
Applying Sealer - about 1 hour each coat
Drying time (between coats) - about 1-3 hours
Drying time (final coat) - 10 hours minimum to 24 hours or more in colder weather or more humid weather.
Sealing the Concrete with Clear Shield Solvent Base Sealer, will take two generous and even coats. Apply first generous coat.
Allow to dry until no longer sticky. Usually an hour or two. Once you can walk on it, apply the second coat.
Applying Sealer - about 1 hour each coat
Drying time (between coats) - about 1-3 hours
Drying time (final coat) - 24 hours minimum to 48 hours to 72 hours or more in colder weather.
If you are doing an exterior project then you are complete.
If you are doing an interior project then it's time to wax the floor after the sealer has cured.
Waxing Day
Summer
Waxing the Concrete with Top Shield mop on Floor Wax will take two very thin and even coats. Apply first thin coat and allow to dry. Once you can walk on it, apply the second thin coat.
Apply Wax - about 1/2 hour each coat
Drying time (between coats) - about 1/2 -1 hour
Drying time (final coat) - about 1/2 - 1 hour, though overnight is better.
New Construction Projects Interior. Wait untill the dry in stage, (when everything is framed in and roofed but no sheetrock is up yet.)
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