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Specialty Cleaning - Porous Surfaces
Cleaning & Preparing Porus Surfaces For Sealing
Porous surfaces face the same wear and tear as any other flooring type. Over time, cracks, dents, peels, scratches, stains caused by grease, oil and tire marks take a toll on garage, patio and driveway floors. Sealing porous floors is a superb way to protect them from stains and wear but before you seal the floor you must make sure the surface is clean and free of old sealer. The time and effort required to remove old sealer depends on how long it has been on the surface and whether the surface is indoors or exposed to sunlight. The following guidelines will assist you in cleaning porous flooring and removing any old sealer safely and easily:
Tip 1: Use the necessary safety tools like safety goggles and gloves to avoid chemical contact on skin and eyes.
Tip 2: Thoroughly clean the surface with soap and water to get rid of dirt.
Tip 3: Use a stain remover to get rid of any stains since they will become permanent once another sealer is applied.
Tip 4: Use a degreaser to degrease any oil or grease.
Tip 5: Use a sealer remover to dissolve the existing sealer.
Let the degreaser or sealer remover stand for at least 30 minutes before rinsing.
Tip 6: Rinse the surface thoroughly with plain water.
Tip 7: Allow the surface to dry before applying a new sealer.
Remember a sealer is necessary to repel stains and keep concrete surfaces in like new condition. It also keeps moisture and water from penetrating the floor. A quality concrete sealer should leave a renewed appearance, improve the traction and be safe for use on indoor garages as well as exterior surfaces like the patios and driveways. Reapply sealers periodically for maintenance. Standard requirements are once per year for protection from weather, stains, fading, mildew, cracking, weed growth and more. We highly recommend Rejuvenate Outdoor Porous Surface Renewer & Sealer.
