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The Top 5 Benefits Of Concrete Sealing

While there is no requirement that says you must seal or coat your concrete floors, there are many benefits that come along with choosing to use these optional sealants. Below you can learn more about the top five benefits that come along with concrete sealing.

1. Extend The Life Of Your Concrete

Concrete flooring is already one of the most cost-effective flooring options on the market. With the use of a concrete coating or sealant, you can make your concrete floors even more cost-effective by extending their life. With a high-quality seal on your floors, you can expect your concrete floors to last for as long as you own your property.

2. Prevent Staining

Concrete is a porous material by nature. What this means for you is that leaving your concrete floors unsealed could result in staining if these floors are exposed to any type of liquids. This is most commonly a problem when using concrete floors in your garage or kitchen. The use of concrete coating will prevent this type of staining and keep your floors looking great for many years to come.

3. Make Maintenance Easier

The use of concrete sealing makes your floors even easier to maintain. In fact, with a high-quality seal in place, you will simply need to sweep and mop using a mild detergent in order to keep your floors in tip-top condition. Maintaining your floors does not get much easier than this.

4. Enjoy A Wide Range Of Finishes

One of the reasons that concrete floors were unpopular for many years is that people simply assumed that a concrete floor automatically meant a cold, gray flooring surface that was not very attractive. Thankfully, this misconception is now a thing of the past. With the help of concrete coatings, you can enjoy a virtually endless selection of colors and finishes for your new concrete floor. 

5. Create A Non-Slip Surface

Whether you are looking to install a concrete floor in your home or in a commercial or industrial space, choosing a floor that offers a non-slip surface can go a long way toward promoting safety. Concrete sealing makes it easy to accomplish this task while still enjoying a beautiful, shiny finish on your floor. This makes concrete coating a great flooring solution for areas that are often exposed to water or other substances that can cause floors to become slippery. 

For more information, reach out to a company such as NW Pressure Pros.

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Pouring Over: A Concrete Blog

If you look at a big, concrete pad or a foundation, it might be hard to imagine that concrete as a liquid. And yet, the concrete was once a liquid — or more accurately, a slurry — that your concrete contractor poured into a form. The concrete them took several days to harden before your concrete contractor was able to finish it. They may have finished it by sanding it down to a smooth texture, or even by applying stain. If you've learned something by reading this brief description, then we invite you to read more about concrete contractors on this blog.

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