Concrete sealers to maintain a new look
After applying stamped concrete to an exterior surface of your home, the expert will seal it. The primary benefit of outdoor concrete sealers is that they serve as a second layer of protection against oil, stains, deicing chemicals, antifreeze, and more. However, sealers also protect against hot tire marks, abrasions, and daily wear and tear. You will even find that keeping the surface clean becomes much easier.
For the best results, you want to hire a Sundek installer or contractor with experience who uses top-quality products, like SunClear EcoProtect and SunClear UltraProtect. Along with the benefits mentioned, resealing a stamped surface will enhance the color and even maintain the integrity of the design, whether it is rock, brick, wood, slate, or something else.
Resealing Schedule
Just as with the initial application of outdoor concrete sealers, it is just as important to have the surface resealed. For stamped concrete, the most trusted source suggests resealing every two to three years. If the area receives a lot of foot or vehicle traffic, you should schedule resealing for each year to two years, while less-busy areas could probably go three.
For enjoying all the benefits of resealing a surface with outdoor concrete sealers, the installer will apply the product at just the right level. If applied too thick, the sealer could puddle on the surface rather than penetrate it. Using a water-based acrylic sealer, that individual will also reapply the sealer in two coats.
Finding the Right Installer
Because both the initial and follow-up applications of outdoor concrete sealers are so critical, when you search for a qualified professional for the project, make sure that person follows the appropriate schedule. Going by the recommended schedule is the best thing you can do for the stamped decorative concrete application.
By having a driveway, walkway, patio, pool deck, or some other outdoor surface resealed on time, it will look amazing and provide you with many years of enjoyment, virtually maintenance free.
