Choosing the Right Concrete Sealant

Does choosing the right concrete sealant seem like a daunting process? Look no further, we are here to assist you every step of the way! Below, we look at what concrete is, why its important to seal concrete and which products we recommend based on your application. If you require any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

What Is Concrete?

After water, concrete is the most used material on earth. Human kind uses concrete for a wide range of applications. Concrete is made with aggregates (stone and sand), cement (the glue that keeps everything together) and water (the substance that activates the glue). In many instances concrete might also contain admixtures that might provide special properties to the concrete in question. 

Concrete is everywhere around us, from the precast sidewalks we walk on to the skyscrapers and bridges we admire. Plus, it is durable enough to withstand all sorts of weather conditions and heavy loads.

Why It’s Important to Seal Your Concrete

Sealing your concrete is like providing it with a protective shield.

Here are a few reasons you should consider sealing concrete:

1. Protection from Elements

Although concrete is structurally strong, it is a porous material. This means it has microscopic capillaries that can allow water, chemicals, and other substances to penetrate the surface of the concrete. Without sealing the surface of the concrete, moisture like acid rain, could penetrate and cause damage over time, leading to potential structural issues.

2. Prevents Stains and Discoloration

Even if concrete is penetrated by moisture, it will take a very, very long time for it to degrade. The major issue encountered when moisture penetrates concrete has to do with aesthetics. Moisture might carry other substances into the capillaries and concrete, which will lead to discoloration. Unsealed concrete is also vulnerable to staining from oils, grease, and other substances that can leave marks. Sealing creates a barrier that repels these stains.

To read more about concrete discoloration and how to restore concrete, click here.

3. Enhance its Durability

Sealing reinforces the surface of concrete, making it more resistant to wear and tear from the elements and environmental factors. This helps to extend the life of your concrete surfaces.

Sealants Could Improve the Appearance of Concrete

Guard Industry developed various products that will not only protect concrete, but also provide additional aesthetic appeal to it. These products will colour the concrete while maintaining its look, feel and minerality. The concrete also maintains breathability when treated with coloured sealants by Guard Industry.

Popular buildings such as Bundestag in Berlin , The Vatican Columns in Rome and the have La Marseillaise Tower in France have all been protected with Guard Industry Concrete Sealants. To read more about our decorative concrete sealants, click here.