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Concrete Finishing
Wed 22 Nov 2006 - 21:19
Concrete Finishing
By Kevin Stith
All homeowners want the concrete surfaces in their homes to last a very long time and as a result of these, different ways of protecting concrete surfaces have been developed. Apart from making sure that concrete is mixed using the right amount of "ingredients," another effective way of making concrete surfaces last longer is to add certain chemicals that protect concrete surfaces during the finishing process. One of the most popular is concrete sealant, which has proven to be effective in making concrete surfaces last longer.
Concrete sealant, when applied to concrete surfaces, works by providing a thin waterproof film on the surface e plugging pores that characterize concrete surfaces. This film prevents moisture from seeping into the concrete surface, which in turn prevents the negative effects of moisture on concrete surfaces such as flaking and expansion. In addition to protecting concrete surfaces from moisture, another benefit of using sealant is that it can prevent slippage from happening because the sealant would make surfaces have better grip.
Applying sealant on concrete surfaces is a fairly easy process, because the sealant comes with the necessary tools needed to apply it, which include brushes and mixers. Before applying sealant, one of the most important steps to take is to make sure that the concrete surface is clean and oil free because dirt and oil can prevent concrete sealant from being effectively applied on a surface.
There are a number of ways to protect concrete surfaces including making sure that the right mix of concrete and stone aggregates is used in the building process. Another effective way of doing so is to add certain chemicals to a concrete surface during the finishing process, which includes applying concrete sealant. This is because concrete sealant can effectively protect concrete surfaces from the negative effects of moisture absorption such as flaking and expansion.
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