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Concrete floor sealer?

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Bill Oakes NY

09-03-2003 12:05:03




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I built a pole barn last fall, complete with a concrete floor. My daughter got married last Sunday and talked me into removing everything from the building to have a barn dance after the wedding reception. What a great time was had by all; wish that barn could often be so full of joyful people, but alas, it must be used for storage.

Now to my question: As long as the building is completely empty I have been wondering if I should put some sort of sealer on the floor before I put everything back in. The building is used for storage of old tractors and equipment. What are the advantages of sealing? The drawbacks of not sealing? Anyone have suggestions about specific products? Thanks for helping, Bill

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Mike

09-04-2003 13:09:09




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 Re: Concrete floor sealer? in reply to Bill Oakes NY, 09-03-2003 12:05:03  
I used a commercial grade "highway" sealer on my drive when it was green - to prevent chipping. 18 years later - no chipping.

I just applied an expoy based paint to my shop floor - "Rustoleum" (or however it's spelled) brand. Looks good. A friend said not to apply it were tractors are stored as the PSI contact points are to high (don't know if that's true or not). It was $60/gal to cover 250 sq ft.

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ATW/WA

09-04-2003 11:34:27




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 Re: Concrete floor sealer? in reply to Bill Oakes NY, 09-03-2003 12:05:03  
Bill, What the others have said,,,, and I'ld like to add my observation.

My brother had his shop sealed, and has hosted holiday parties, family gatherings, group/club events. Now when he wants to clean up inside and outside he "schedules another event" amazing the people and equipment that all of a sudden becomes available.

As a result he has added on to the original, the barn is now about six times the size of the original.

ATW/WA

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Richard Fazio

09-04-2003 10:00:53




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 Re: Concrete floor sealer? in reply to Bill Oakes NY, 09-03-2003 12:05:03  
I used some stuff made by Zep. It was a three part process. First you cleaned and etched with step 1 and a power washer. Then apply the second step with a "MOP". Then Apply the third step with a mop. I couldn't believe how nice it came out. It is slick when wet though. But it is super smooth and shiny. I can mop the floor to clean it up and gas and oil wipe right up. I do find that anti freeze goes through it and wets the cement, though it does eventually dry up. I have neigbors that kid me and say they feel like they have to take their shoes off to come in my barn.

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Don A

09-04-2003 06:12:01




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 Re: Concrete floor sealer? in reply to Bill Oakes NY, 09-03-2003 12:05:03  
Look up some liturature on the Asford formula. Their website is www.ashfordformula.com It is pretty reasonable in price and is what I am going to use when I pour my machine shop floor.



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Vern-MI

09-04-2003 02:19:50




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 Re: Concrete floor sealer? in reply to Bill Oakes NY, 09-03-2003 12:05:03  
I used a UGL concrete sealer and have been very unsatisfied because it is always sticky. It attracts dirt and black marks from tires. It gets real sticky when any type of solvent or fuel is spilled on it. It is a generally a mess and now I would like to find something to remove all traces of this goo. Goodyear sold a product called Pliobond which worked well but was slippery when wet.



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Kevin

09-03-2003 20:18:18




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 Re: Concrete floor sealer? in reply to Bill Oakes NY, 09-03-2003 12:05:03  
Used a tank sprayer to coat my garage and driveway. I little slicker when wet, but cleans much more easily and oil doesn't soak in so bad.



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Mac

09-03-2003 18:19:07




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 Re: Concrete floor sealer? in reply to Bill Oakes NY, 09-03-2003 12:05:03  
Bill: I got some sealer from the contractor that poured the floor. Rolled it on and took a while to dry, almost needed a respirator. Did this 2 or 3 months after floor had been poured. Has a couple draw backs, can be a little slick when wet. Gasoline will soften it untill the gas dries, then rehardens? but does keep oil and grease from staining the floor.
Was advised to not use the regular water seal. The type epoxy paint used in some garages works well, but seems real expensive for me. Last I heard was 60 + a gal, 2 part stuff. #1 son used nothing on his and dont seem to much for the wear.
Maybe for storing equip, a guy would be better off using a sheet of luan paneling under the part/Machine that you are storing to catch any drippin's. Heavy plastic works but you have to anchor it down.

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Butcher

09-03-2003 18:01:30




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 Re: Concrete floor sealer? in reply to Bill Oakes NY, 09-03-2003 12:05:03  
Sealer is to be applied while the concrete is still green (as soon as you can walk on it). You could try doing a VERY good power washing job, let it dry, and then apply a sealer of your choice but, it will have to be done over and over again. Sealing concrete while it is green alows it to soak up the sealer. Once it sets up the sealer is there for years.



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