Concrete floors offer a classic, clean and easy finish for businesses and homeowners alike. They aren’t just meant for garages and warehouses anymore. The huge variety of coatings and etchings available means that a concrete floor can be stylish as well. Just because they’re easy to care for, however, doesn’t mean they are foolproof. A concrete floor requires some upkeep to keep it clean and free of cracks and chips.
Regular upkeep and applying a proper coat of sealant to your concrete floor can keep it in great shape for years. Not all sealants are created equal and not all floors require the same type of sealant. The age of your floor will greatly influence what kind of sealant will work best for you.
Read on to learn about what kind of sealant you might need to apply to your new and old concrete floor. Whether your floor is brand new or a few years old, if you need concrete floor sealing in Burnaby, click here to contact Canadian Floor Coatings in Port Coquitlam.
How To Seal A New Floor
You will need to wait for some time before sealing a brand new concrete floor. That’s because new concrete floors need at least a month to cure. Without this necessary waiting period to allow your floor to settle in place, you risk your floor developing some warps or dips. Once your floor has been set, you have a few different options to choose from when it comes to the sealant. They all vary by cost, longevity, and durability. Popular options include epoxy, acrylic, polyurea, and many others. Your flooring specialists at Canadian Floor Coatings can walk you through the selection process and make suggestions based on your needs and budget.
Once you’ve made your selection, you can hire folks to do the job for you, or you can do it yourself. If you choose the latter, be sure to apply using a large roller to seal the floor as evenly as possible. Go slow, carefully working on small sections at a time. For best results, apply both a basecoat and topcoat leaving enough dry time in between coats. Drying times vary depending on what type of sealant you go for, but typically a few hours is all you need before your floor is properly sealed.
How To Seal An Old Floor
Sealing an old floor is much more labour intensive. The original coating will first need to be sanded down and the floor made even. From there, it’s a good idea to fill in any cracks with an epoxy crack filler. Even small cracks should be properly sealed and then sanded, to prevent the crack from growing. After all that sanding, the floor will need to be properly cleaned and dried before being sealed. Dry times remain the same.
The professionals at Canadian Floor Coating have been servicing the residents and business owners of the lower mainland for years. If you require concrete floor sealing in Burnaby, be sure to give them a call.
