Seals and hardens concrete floors by penetrating into the concrete to give a robust non-dusting surface with improved resistance to oil and grease. Multicrete Products CONCRETE HARDENER & DUSTPROOFER is ideal for use in garage workshops and factories with both newly fitted or existing concrete floors. Concrete garage and floor paints are designed for applications such as garages, car ports, basement floors, and walkways. They are specially formulated to resist motor oil, grease, and gasoline stains as well as peeling caused by hot tires. 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. 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?

Concrete paint comes in just about any color. Most manufacturers have a set of standard colors ranging from 30 to 40 options. Some offer custom color matching services as well. Removing an existing coat of paint can be difficult but not impossible because paints don’t penetrate into the concrete, as do stains. If the paint is peeling or blistering, you can often remove it with a wire brush, paint scraper, or power washer. To remove multiple layers of paint, try a gel-based paint stripper specifically for concrete and allow it to remain on the surface to give it a chance to penetrate and go to work. Once the paint is completely removed, you can repaint the surface or apply another type of decorative finish. Learn more: How to Remove Paint from ConcreteFor paint to adhere properly, the concrete should also be dry and free of trapped moisture. An easy way to test the moisture content of concrete before painting is to duct tape an 18-inch square of clear plastic onto the surface and leave it in place for 24 hours. If condensation collects under the plastic after that time, the concrete is too damp for paint application and needs additional drying time. Learn more about reducing bond failures caused by moisture-vapor transmission. ARE CONCRETE PAINTS SLIP-RESISTANT? As a dust proofer for new and old concrete cement based floors, screeds and paving in factories, garages and domestic dwellings. 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. Store in cool, dry conditions in a sealed container between 5 & 30 Degrees C. Protect from freezing. Don’t confuse concrete paint with epoxy coatings, which are typically two-component resin-based systems that chemically bond with the concrete. Epoxy coatings are not as easy to apply as paint and they cost more per square foot, but they often are more durable and wear-resistant, making them a good choice for garage floors and other high-traffic surfaces.

Concrete paint is non-reactive (similar to a water-based concrete stain) and fills the surface pores of the concrete to achieve opaque, uniform, consistent color. However, paint can chip and peel over time, especially if you don’t prepare the surface properly. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF USING PAINT TO COLOR CONCRETE? 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.Colours are sold in the nearest tin size but actual paint volume per tin may vary up to 10% depending on colour 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.

Concrete sealer can come in many “flavours” (please don’t taste them). There is much confusion and misconception about different types of concrete sealer. Some people are more sensitive to chemical products than others. If irritation occurs discontinue use.

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Topical coatings – these sealers are typically higher solids, 2 component, reaction resin based sealers. Fully penetrating concrete sealer – Densifier Unlike acid stains, which must be applied with a sprayer, you can apply most concrete paints with a simple paint brush or roller. Cleanup is easy as well, since most concrete paints are water-based acrylic latex formulas. Concrete paints are also safer to apply, especially indoors. When working with acid-based stains, it’s important to take precautionary measures because they often contain corrosive components that can cause eye and skin irritation and produce strong odors.

If we take a look at the first category, a fully penetrating concrete sealer, we need to understand what it does and why we would use it, and where. If we think about them as a product that looks like water, is generally clear or slight colour, and soaks into the concrete. Once it enters the concrete through the pores, it finds and reacts with lime or un-reacted cement (cement is burnt lime). Use Sika FastFix All Weatherin small manageable amounts. Avoid spreading over a large area before application. Ensure material is all loose by raking through. Do not try to break up and use any small set lumps. Do not add any extra sand. Using a soft broom, or hand brush for smaller areas, work Sika FastFix All Weatherinto the joints. Make sure each joint is completely filled and the material well compressed.

Any 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. Economical ready to use dustproofer for concrete floors, paths, garage and workshop floors and driveways. Do not ingest. In the event of ingestion, do not induce vomiting, drink plenty of water and seek medical attention. 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. 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……