Why Seal Concrete?
Concrete is like a giant hard sponge soaking up water, oil, and other damaging chemicals that can destroy the surface of your concrete. When water soaks into concrete and freezes, during a repetitive freeze thaw cycle, the surface deteriorates leaving pitting and spalling. When using Ice melt this accelerates the pitting and spalling of your concrete surface.
Idaho Concrete Lifting
provides top-quality penetrating concrete sealers that usually only need to be applied once.
So what can you do?
Idaho Concrete Lifting provides top-quality penetrating concrete sealers that usually only need to be applied once. Our concrete sealers provide protection against moisture, ice melts, and other damaging chemicals. Our crew will pressure wash your concrete to open up the pores of the concrete to allow the sealer to penetrate the concrete. This process is also used to remove light stains. Any heavy stains will need to be removed prior to our crew applying the penetrating sealers. The sealer will be applied by spraying a thin coating over the concrete surface. The sealer will be then broomed into the concrete to match the concrete. Once the sealant is applied the concrete is protected and ready for use within 6 hours. Our penetrating sealers do not alter the appearance of concrete and do not make a significant difference in the slipperiness of the concrete.
The benefits of our concrete sealing are:
- Prolong surface life of the concrete
- Protects concrete from pitting and spalling
- Watertight seal
- Protection from elements like rain, snow and ice
- Protects concrete from stains like oil and fertilizer
- Protects concrete from salt and ice melts
- Doesn’t alter the color of the concrete
- Isn’t slick or shiny
- Usually only needs to be applied once
- Concrete is ready for use again after 6 hours
FAQs
- Why should I seal my concrete surfaces?
Concrete is porous and absorbs water, oil, and chemicals that can cause surface damage like pitting and spalling—especially during freeze-thaw cycles. Sealing helps prevent this damage and extends the life of the concrete.
- What kind of sealer does Idaho Concrete Lifting use?
We use high-quality penetrating concrete sealers that bond deep into the concrete to create a watertight barrier. They typically only need one application and protect against moisture, ice melts, stains, and harsh weather.
- Will the concrete sealer change the look or feel of my concrete?
No. Our sealers do not alter the color, sheen, or significantly affect the slipperiness of your concrete. The surface retains its natural appearance and texture.
- How is the sealer applied?
We first pressure wash the concrete to open its pores and remove light stains. The sealer is sprayed on and then broomed in to ensure even coverage and texture match with the existing concrete.
- How long before I can use my sealed concrete surface?
The sealed concrete is typically ready for use within 6 hours, making it a fast and efficient solution for protecting your concrete.