A concrete sealer is essential for protecting surfaces
Ahhhhhh….. It’s beautiful. You are looking at your newly finished, pattern-stamped, interlocking pavers, acid-stained, exposed aggregate, colored, stenciled, or engraved concrete … whatever. You have just paid good money to have one or more of the following poured and finished: a pool deck, patio, driveway, floor, or walkway – and you want to keep them looking this good for as long as possible. The best way to accomplish that goal is to apply a concrete sealer. All exterior concrete should be sealed for a longer, more beautiful life.
A concrete sealer is essential for protecting surfaces from water damage which often is caused by the type of freeze/thaw cycles we have in the Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge winters. A sealer can also protect your concrete from deterioration and stains from dirt, oil, deicing salts, and more. A good sealer will keep concrete for many years to come. Skipping this detail as a way to “save money” is not really an option. Your investment needs to be protected from exposure to weather and use; otherwise don’t be surprised if it becomes discolored, stained, cracked, or even flaky.
So, by now you are thinking: What’s the best concrete sealer to use for a driveway, patio, pool deck, or walkway? Sensible Concrete recommends one that is:
- UV resistant
- Breathable
- Slip-resistant, even when wet
- A penetrating sealer, not a film-forming product
In addition to protecting your investment, when a good concrete sealer is used, maintenance is easy! You can wash your sealed concrete surfaces with just soap and water, or a degreaser designed for cement, and bring back freshness and beauty to the surfaces also can add to your curb appeal.
Oh – and sealing your concrete surfaces is not a “one-and-done” scenario. To keep your concrete surfaces beautiful and give them a long, long life, a fresh coat of sealer should be put on about every three years. Sensible Concrete’s service, quality, and expertise in pouring and maintaining concrete is here to help you! Give us a call and let us recommend a sealer, or apply it for you!
