The standard house comes complete with a concrete slab for the patio. Most people never do anything beyond sweeping the slab or the occasional power wash to remove barbeque, beverage, and pet stains.
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How to seal concrete

Learn how to easily seal concrete with this tutorial video.
Concrete sealer problems and the associated call-backs are one of the largest sources of frustration for decorative concrete contractors. When a concrete sealer does not look or perform as expected, ...
Woodoc 45 Tile and Cement Sealer cloth flat stirring spatula large paintbrush Prepare your surface: make sure it’s porous, dry and dust-free before you start. Stir the sealer well before and during ...
The solvent-based acrylic sealers in both these photos failed due to over application. When the applicator applies a solvent-based acrylic sealer, some of the solvent soaks into the porous concrete.
1. Prepare your surface: make sure it's porous, dry and dust-free before you start. 2. Stir the sealer well before and during application. Apply 1 generous coat of Woodoc 45 Tile and Cement Sealer ...