What You Need to Know about Sealing Your Concrete

Decorative concrete is a popular construction material because it is durable and easy to maintain. To ensure the longevity of your decorative concrete, sealing it is an important maintenance step. It’s a great way to make old concrete look new again.

Applying a concrete sealer protects the surface of decorative concrete by essentially shielding it from the elements, dirt stains, oil stains and other contaminants that can cause it damage. Successfully sealing your concrete can help to prolong its life, as well as keep it looking clean and fresh.

Indoor concrete floor sealers

Sealing your concrete floor reinforces its durability, allowing you to enjoy its beauty for a long time. Aside from enriching your floor’s appearance, sealing it also helps it withstand scuffs that it will naturally endure as a result of being walked on. It also makes it easier to wipe away stains. For indoor decorative concrete floors, film-forming sealers are the typical options. Epoxy sealers are ideal for high-traffic environments such as in retail shops and garage floors. On the other hand, acrylic sealers, which are softer and milder, are a great choice for residential applications.

Exterior concrete sealers

Exterior concrete naturally experiences more wear and tear as they are also exposed to the elements. As part of the hardscape, concrete surfaces need sealing to protect them from discolouration, staining and flaking.

Sealers for outdoor concrete surfaces need to be UV-resistant and slip-resistant even after rainfall. If they’re maintained well, the concrete will only need to be resealed every two to three years.

In need of a reliable supplier of exposed aggregate and concrete solutions?

Midway Concrete is here for you! We have been in the business for over 35 years. Aside from our exposed aggregate products, we also offer gardening decoration solutions such as landscaping pebbles, soils and sand. We are happy to help you with the concrete solutions to suit your needs.

Midway is an independent family-owned company. We pride ourselves with our responsiveness and versatility, ready to meet your requests. You can ask for a quote here or contact us for more information by calling (03) 9356 5900.