The decorative concrete sealer process

 *Additional days may be added due to weather, porosity of the concrete surface or overall curing of each step in the process.

Day 1 – Acid wash and rinse with pressure – 30 min – 3 hrs (avg 2 hrs)

• NOT harmful to plants or grass
• may not remove permanent concrete stains
• primer & base coast will cover any set-in stains
• do not need to be present if surfaces outside
• 24 hr normal drying time, based on weather

Day 2 – Primer Coat – 2 – 6 hrs – (avg 4 hrs)

• NOT harmful to plants or grass
• may not remove permanent concrete stains
• primer & base coast will cover any set-in stains
• do not need to be present if surfaces outside
• 24 hr normal drying time, based on weather

Day 3 – Base Coat Sealer – 2-6 hrs (avg 4 hrs)

• builds resistance for wear & tear of coating
• drying time based on opinion of techs upon inspection
• drying time based on weather and porosity of concrete
• second base coat sometimes required
• do not need to be present if surfaces are outside
• may walk on surface after 15 min if dry
• vertical edges of concrete CANNOT be treated due to contamination by grass/dirt/materials

Day 4 – Tape/Pattern, Clear Coat possible – average 8 - 10 hrs

• ½” to 1” tape layes out patter
• paper may be placed on screens/walls if treatment might effect them
• $50 charge if major pattern changes made at this time
• may take extra day depending on pattern, surface size, weather, etc
• Clear Coat will be applied if time allows
• prefer owner present

Day 5 –Clear Coat* – 2 – 6 hrs (avg 4 hrs)

• applied to protect pattern and base
• may break down over 12-24 months, additional coat (included) will be applied if needed
• contains extra anti-skid agent
• prefer owner present
• NO pattern/color changes for at least 3 months at additional charge

Curing:

• refrain from parking any vehicles on surfaces for a minimum of 5 days
• do not place heavy furniture or plants on surfaces for at least 48 hours