Why Do I Need to Seal Concrete? 

If you have done any research on concrete, you may have noticed that experts recommend using outdoor concrete sealers. Before you sign up to have a sealer, you should know if it is really worth your while. Here’s what you should know.

To put it simply, outdoor concrete sealers are not only worthwhile but necessary. Experts who recommend having a concrete surface sealed are doing their customers a big favor. As tough as concrete is, you want to protect it as best you can so that it lasts you many years. Without a sealer, concrete could absorb moisture and may begin to crack, flake, and discolor. There’s a high possibility that unsealed concrete surfaces will fail prematurely.

Keep in mind that outdoor concrete has to weather the harsh elements, including wind, snow, rain, dirt, sun, pool chlorine, saltwater, and more. Regardless if you have decorative concrete installed on a pool deck, patio floor, outside patio countertops, walkway, driveway, or some other surface, a high-quality sealer is essential. This sealer should be reapplied every few years for continued protection.

With thanks to technology, sealers have advanced in recent years. When concrete is properly sealed, outdoor concrete has the potential of being one of the longest lasting materials associated with your home.

There are several types of outdoor concrete sealers to consider. For instance, chemically reactive sealers penetrate concrete, and for that reason, they are almost invisible. However, a solvent-based acrylic resin sealer formulated with a color enhancer produces a high-gloss look.

For knowledgeable and skilled contractors that can help you with your concrete needs, contact the team at All Stone Restoration today. We have over 47 years of hands-on experience in all phases of stone and concrete restoration. Contact us today to get your free on-site estimate.