Once concrete has completely cured, it’s hard, strong, and durable. It’s also porous. From water to spilled motor oil, liquids can penetrate any concrete surface. The result can lead to ugly stains that are virtually impossible to remove. In addition, road salt and other contaminants can harm the surface of your concrete, etching away the cement that holds the aggregate together. Over time, the surface can roughen or even flake away. The key to maintaining your concrete’s clean appearance is to seal it regularly with a high-quality penetrating sealant.
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Why Concrete Driveways Need Regular Sealing in Minneapolis St. Paul, MN
Driveway Sealing Details
- Apply Only a High-Quality Penetrating Sealer – Tri-Siloxane and Silane are commonly used penetrating concrete sealers. There are several brand names of this type of sealer sealer. Silicon-based, they penetrates the surface of the concrete and repels water, oils, road salt, and other contaminants. Normally applied with a roller, once it dries it is completely invisible and doesn’t affect the appearance of your concrete at all.
- Apply Sealer for the First Time after 30 Days – When your concrete was installed, Richfield Concrete applied a curing agent to help the concrete retain moisture and cure properly. After 30 days, this curing agent dissipates. That’s the ideal time to apply the first coat of penetrating concrete sealer. By getting protection for your concrete from the very beginning, you’ll be protecting it right away.
- Reapply Sealer Every 3-5 Years – Properly applied penetrating concrete sealer will last up to five years. To continue protecting your concrete, you should apply sealer again on a regular schedule. This is your best assurance of a great looking driveway that lasts and lasts.
Do it Yourself or Have Someone Else Seal Your Concrete Driveway
Sealing your concrete isn’t difficult. You can apply the sealer with a nap roller on an extension handle, after thoroughly cleaning your driveway. Richfield Concrete recommends power washing the driveway thoroughly and letting it dry before sealing.
Richfield Concrete – The Concrete Company that Earns Your Trust
There are many concrete companies in the Minneapolis St. Paul metro area. We know that you can choose anyone you want to install your concrete project. In our over five decades of doing paving projects for Twin Cities homeowners, we’ve built a great reputation for being the paving company of choice in the Twin Cities. That’s because we treat every concrete and asphalt paving job as though we were doing it at our own home. We believe that our tradition of quality service, workmanship, and customer support is the reason for our success. Contact Richfield Concrete to discuss your concrete project, and to arrange for a free, no-obligation consultation and estimate.
