When it comes to protecting concrete surfaces from the elements, stains, and heavy wear, choosing the right sealer makes all the difference. At SpecChem, we offer a range of high-performance sealers designed to shield concrete surfaces from moisture, salt, and even oil. Here’s a rundown on three of our top products to help you choose the best fit for your needs.
SpecShield WB: Your Go-To for Water Repellent Protection
What It Does:
SpecShield WB is a water-based, silane-siloxane sealer that offers clear, penetrating protection. It’s designed to repel water, making it ideal for areas exposed to moisture and de-icing salts like decks, pavements, parking structures, and ramps. This sealer doesn’t just sit on the surface; it bonds with the concrete to create a lasting shield against water damage and salt attack.
Key Benefits:
- Water Repellency: Keeps water out while allowing concrete to breathe, which helps avoid cracking and spalling.
- Long-Lasting Protection: Ideal for both new and old concrete, keeping surfaces looking good and structurally sound.
- Wide Application: Suitable for interior and exterior surfaces, both horizontal and vertical.
Best for: Concrete areas that experience frequent exposure to water and need a breathable, non-yellowing finish.
All Shield WB: Tough on Oil and Stains
What It Does:
For surfaces that need more than just water protection, All Shield WB steps up. This water-based sealer has added protection against oil and stains, making it a strong choice for driveways, machine shop floors, and polished concrete. AllShield WB penetrates the surface, forming a barrier that’s resistant to oils, food stains, and other liquid contaminants, ideal for high-traffic areas where spills are a common concern.
Key Benefits:
- Stain Repellent: This sealer effectively resists motor oil, de-icing salts, and more, helping keep your surfaces clean.
- Low VOC and Safe for Indoor Use: This environmentally friendly formula is low in VOCs and complies with stringent air quality regulations.
- Non-Yellowing and Durable: Dries clear and tack-free, offering a finish that holds up well without compromising the appearance of the concrete.
Best for: Commercial and industrial floors, vehicle repair and service areas, and any concrete surfaces where oil resistance is crucial.
All Shield EX: Ultimate Protection in Challenging Conditions
What It Does:
All Shield EX takes concrete protection a step further by using an exempt solvent base for deeper penetration and stronger sealing. Like AllShield WB, it protects against water and oil, but it goes further in terms of coverage and resistance, making it suitable for environments where tough, long-lasting protection is needed. It’s applied easily with a spray and microfiber, reducing the need for heavy equipment and saving on labor.
Key Benefits:
- Enhanced Penetration: Its solvent-based formula lets it reach deeper into the concrete, providing an even more robust shield against contaminants.
- High Coverage Rate: This product goes further, especially on dense or polished concrete, providing up to 1200 square feet of coverage per gallon.
- Fast-Drying and Durable: Dries quickly, with a durable, tack-free finish that’s ready for service in just 16-24 hours.
Best for: Hard-to-reach areas, polished concrete, and jobs where site constraints make heavy equipment impractical.
Choosing the Right Sealer
Choosing between these sealers depends on the specific needs of your project:
- For water repellency on both interior and exterior concrete surfaces, go with SpecShield WB. It’s cost-effective and provides a high level of water protection with no change to the surface finish.
- If oil and stain resistance is a top priority, AllShield WB is your answer. It’s perfect for areas where liquids or oils are a frequent issue, from driveways to workshop floors.
- For a deep-penetrating, high-coverage sealer, AllShield EX is the best choice. Its solvent-based formulation gets more material into the pores, making it ideal for polished or dense concrete.
Each of these products is designed to make concrete maintenance easier, so you get a durable, stain-resistant surface without the fuss. Whichever sealer you choose, you’ll be giving your concrete the best defense against the elements and the wear and tear of daily use.
