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CONCRETE SEALERS




Sprayable Satin Finish

$32.40 Per 1 Gallon
$124
Per 5 Gallons
($24.80 Per Gallon)
$1070
Per 55 Gallons
($19.45 Per Gallon)

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Super Easy Application, Great Indoors/Outdoors

$32.40 Per 1 Gallon
$120 Per 5 Gallons
($24 per Gallon)
$1070 Per 55 Gallons
($19.45 per Gallon)
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Recommended for
Occupied Homes

Most Popular Sealer



WR Meadows Solvent
Based Sealer

$32.40 Per 1 Gallon
$130
Per 5 Gallons
($26 Per Gallon)
$1200
Per 55 Gallons
($21.82 Per Gallon)
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Cure and Seal

High Grade Acrylic Sealer



$19.95 - 1 Quart
$42.95 - 1 Gallon
$199.00 - 5 Gallons

Call for Drum Price

High Gloss, Water Based, Cross-linking, Acrylic Compound. Flexible enough for interior use & durable enough for exterior use. Can be used in Residential & Commercial Applications.

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Documents

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Technical Data Sheet on
Krystal Kote
Concrete Sealer


Environmental/VOC Regulations

GRAY states are able to purchase all of our sealer products.

RED states are switching to the new regulations which come into affect January 2008. Until then all of our sealers are legal in your area.

Due to new government regulations you are unable to purchase our Satin Finished Sprayable and High Gloss Solvent Based sealers in the GREEN states; California, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia. Our High Gloss Water Based sealer can be substituted for both sealers. If looking for a high gloss appearance you can apply three thin coats, and if needing a satin finished appearance you should apply two thin coats.

NOTE: If you purchase a sealer product that is illegal in your state, Direct Colors, Inc.
will automatically substitute the sealer that is legal for your state.


Direct Colors Inc. carries only the highest quality sealers from across the country, sealers designed specifically for decorative concrete. For information on your sealing options click on the following sealer links: WR Meadows , Sprayable Satin Finished, and WR Meadows Water Based Concrete Sealer . Use with Acid Stains, Integral Color, Overlay, etc.

To maintain your interior floors use our Floor Wax.
Free Freight in the lower 48 states.

QUICK FACTS
Coverage Area: At two to three thin coats 200 square feet per gallon
Coats Required: Two to three thin coats
Application Method: Satin Finish-Sprayer; High Gloss Solvent Sealer-Wax Applicator; High Gloss Water Sealer-Very short napped roller with no texture
Function: To enhance your surfaces color and protect it against UV damage, efflorescence, etc.
Other products used with sealer:
Acid Stain ,Floor Wax ,Overlay, Etc.


TINTED SEALERS

Direct Colors Custom Tinted Sealers are available in the colors shown below.

$140.40 per 5 gallon pail - Free Freight in the lower 48 states.

Great for repair or color adjustments to existing concrete.


How-To Seal the Surface

Your sealer may be brushed, sprayed or rolled on. For homeowners or DIY ers I recommend a lamb’s wool wax applicator, but I've included three different methods here for the acrylic sealer. For water based sealer a roller works best.

Our most recommended method for homeowners is using an oil or water based wax applicator, depending on the type of sealer you are using, for perhaps the smoothest, easiest method of applying the finish. Applying the sealer in two or three even, thin coats with this method is very, very reliable for achieving a high quality trouble free application. To avoid streaks go North to South with the first coat and East to West on the second coat.

To spray the sealer on, use a good all season deck sealant pump sprayer. These usually come with three different nozzles. For spraying the sealer straight, use a medium sized nozzle and thoroughly coat the surface. Acrylic sealer dries very smooth and flat to the surface, so the most important aspect is complete coverage. A thick coating of sealer can sometimes take 48 hours to cure enough for foot traffic, depending on humidity, etc. You can decrease the thickness of the application and the drying time by adding no more than 25% xylene to the sealer in the sprayer. This product can be obtained at most paint stores in gallon cans.

To brush the sealer on, use a good quality brush so the bristles do not fall loose on the surface as you apply. This is recommended for very rough surfaces or touch up work. In a sprayed or rolled surface you can come across areas of a floor that are more porous and absorb sealer, causing an uneven finish. You can touch these areas up, feathering the brush strokes without brush marks, as the sealer cures to the concrete.
Rolling is a popular method for applying the sealer. Be sure to use a very short napped roller with no texture, as the texture of the roller can impress into the sealer. It is much harder to get an even, thick coating of sealer with a roller and is the method most likely to have unpredictable finish results. If applied carefully, this is the easiest of the methods.

If you have any questions please call us toll-free at (877)-255-2656.

Thanks and enjoy your beautiful concrete surface!

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FAQ on Concrete Sealer

Why do I have to seal my concrete?
Sealing the concrete preserves the color from efflorescence which gives the concrete a pale, chalky appearance. Decorative or colored concrete has to be sealed!

How much sealer do I need to seal my concrete?
About 1 gallon of sealer for every 200 sq. feet or one five gallon pail for 1000 sq. feet will give you two to three thin coats as recommended.

What is the difference between water based and solvent based sealers and which should I use?
Basically the solvent based sealer smells for two or three days and generally shouldn't be used inside occupied premises. The water based sealer has much less odor for a few hours and applies in a milky white form, drying to clear. Both provide durable finishes and have easy maintenance. The solvent based is generally regarded as the tougher more durable option. SOLVENT BASED SEALER IS NOT AVAILABLE IN
CALIFORNIA . CLICK HERE to see additional Environmental/VOC Regulation Information.

How long does the sealer last?
In most outdoor applications, the sealer will maintain the color for 2 to 4 years. Amount of direct sunlight and weather conditions, de icing agents etc are important factors in determining length between seals. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO MAINTAIN OUTDOOR DECORATIVE CONCRETE, PLEASE DO NOT GET DECORATIVE CONCRETE. Ugly decorative concrete is bad for the entire industry! The seal coat is virtually the only maintenance decorative concrete requires, and is very easy and inexpensive to apply and maintain, costing considerably less to maintain than the average lawn. Indoors, by properly maintaining a wax coat, the sealer will not need to be replaced. (See below how to maintain indoor sealed surfaces.)

How many coats do I need to apply?
We recommend two to three thin coats( if North/South first coat, East /West second to avoid streaks). This allows for faster curing and smoother, better appearance. Dependent on the sealer a fourth coat may be needed to increase the gloss level.

How should I apply the sealer and what should I use to apply it?
You can spray, roll or apply with a wax or sealer applicator. Click Here for sealing instructions.

What can I do to maintain the sealer and the new glossy finish indoors?
A thin water based acrylic wax is the key to preserving the new look of indoor decorative concrete. Depending on the amount of foot traffic, once or twice a year is enough for most residential applications. For those desiring higher sheens, or those having large pets and other floor intense situations, you may want to max three or four times a year. Our wax products can be applied with a sponge mop in thin coats to create a sacrificial barrier and preserve the seal coat and color appearance. Click Here for our floor wax.

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