Concrete Floor Sealers For Basement. This concrete sealer penetrates down into the concrete approximately 2 reacts internally with the concrete and permanently seals it blocking out water from being absorbed and eventually causing spalling cracking or. Acrylic sealers and urethane are the other most commonly sold chemicals used as basement floor sealers.
After the floor is completely dry from cleaning and all repairs have been made and allowed to dry apply the sealant with a long-handled roller. The sealer also prevents the collection of moisture chloride and deicing salts within the concrete and protects the floor from cracking pitting and spalling. Siloxa-Tek 8500 sealer is a mixture of siloxane and silane and repels water and moisture.
Wax the surface of the floor to prolong the life of the sealer.
Reseal your concrete floor every few years. Think of sealing your deck as you would painting a floor in your home perhaps a basement floorexcept youre using clear paint instead. RadonSeals Deep Penetrating Concrete Sealer is also one of my favorites. To test for moisture take a square 20-inch by 20-inch sheet of clear plastic and completely tape down all four sides to the floor.
