You can apply Trojan Masonry & Concrete Sealer which is a water based polyester sealer that penetrates and hardens the concrete. As it is not a topical sealer like acrylics or silicones, you won't get hot tire pick up or a glossy, slippery finish that easily wears away.
My driveway has a ton of cracks in it, and I bought some concrete sealer, but my driveway is asphalt! Will the concrete sealer still work with asphalt?
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Depending on what kind of sealer you use, the concrete should be completely dry and firm enough to walk on. However, I know of at least one concrete sealer (Concrete Treat) that can be applied immediately after the concrete has been placed -- with no wait at all for curing. Check out the products as you go and see what might work best for you. See the attached link.
Bare concrete is porous and vulnerable to chemical attack and stains. Hence a sealer is used to seal the concrete counter top. The sealer should be applied to the concrete in multiple thin coats versus rather than a thick heavy coat. For additional protection food-safe finishing wax can also be used over the sealer.
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There are many steps to complete before applying a driveway sealer. This process is not physically difficult, but it does involve a lot of time.
As of 2014 there are many top rated concrete sealers on the market. Some of the best include Eagle concrete sealer, Armor SX5000 concrete sealer, and Thoro T1956 concrete sealer.
What exactly is concrete sealer? What does it consist of and is it safe to use at home, indoors?
I've heard of concrete sealer but don't know exactly what it is. What is it used for?
Certain acrylic sealers may be tintable but most water based stains require a topical sealer to be applied after you stain the concrete. We do make an all in one Trojan Color Sealer that incorporates a penetrating polyester sealer and UV resistant semi transparent stain in one product. The difference in our system is that it is not a topical that wears away over time. The polyester component fills the pores of the concrete and locks down the stain.