Question 1

What is the proper way to neutralize sealer?

Accepted Answer

Triple-S recommends using 1 cup of ammonia per 1 gallon of water.  For larger areas, you can use 1 quart Ammonia/5 gallons water.  Alternatively, 1 teaspoon of Baking Soda or TSP per 1 gallon of water can also work and for larger areas, you can use 1 cup/5 gallons.  We recommend the ammonia/water solution because baking soda sometimes leaves a white residue.

Question 2

How long do your sealers take to dry?

Accepted Answer

On an average, 70 degree southern California day, AL-70 will likely dry in less than 20 minutes.  If it is taking longer, it is being applied too thick.  For the our other sealers, please refer to the data sheet to see drying times.  Note, all our sealers should be applied at a thickness equal to at least 250 square feet/gallon if not more.

Question 3

There are small, little bubbles in the sealer."

Accepted Answer

Usually, bubbles are a result of the sealer being applied too thick.  This happens when air tries to escape the surface but cannot because the sealer is too thick or because it has dried to quick (esp. on hot days) so it ends up between the sealer and concrete .  Adding 16 oz of Acetone will help thin out the sealer so the air bubbles can escape.  Also, apply sealers very thin; at least 250 square feet/gallon if not more.  Remember- THIN TO WIN!  In order to get rid of bubbles, you will have to sand them out with 80-150 grit sand paper and retouch the area.

Question 4

Are the sealers slippery?

Accepted Answer

Depending on which sealer is used and the particular floor in question, some of our sealers can get very slippery.  Sometimes, sealers are sucked up by the floor and other times they mostly sit on top of the floor.  If the sealer sits on top of the floor, it can become very slippery when in contact with water.  In order to prevent this, you must add silica sand or non-skit grit to the sealer to add texture to the floor.  The best way to add grit to a floor is to sandwhich it in between two layers of sealer.  Therefore, you would apply one coat of sealer and then broadcast the grit onto the sealer while it is still wet.  Once it fully dries, come back through and 'sandwhich' in the grit between two layers of sealer with a second coat.

Question 5

Which sealer would be best under a fountain?

Accepted Answer

UT-9500.  It is better for going under water than the 7030 and chemicals (i.e. chlorine) and salt water will not harm it.

Question 6

Can your sealers be tinted?

Accepted Answer

Sealers can be tinted with 'Industrial Colorant'- NOT universal colorant.  Any paint store should have these.

Question 7

Can your sealers go on brick?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Brick is nice and porous and will accept the sealers very well

Question 8

How many square meters is 200-400 square feet?

Accepted Answer

200-400 sq feet is 18.58-38.16 sq meters

Question 9

There is a lot of 'fish eyeing'.  Why?

Accepted Answer

Fish eyeing occurs when the sealer cannot penetrate the concrete.  There might be an existing sealer already on the floor, it might be going over an oil based product, contaminant, or some other reason the AL-70 cannot penetrate.  Make sure the concrete doesn't have any type of sealer before AL-70 application.  A simple way to test if there is any sort of preventative barrier on the concrete is to pour water on the floor and see if it penetrates.  If it does not penetrate the surface, beads up and sits there, there is some sort of coating on the floor.

Concrete Stain & Cement Dye Frequently Asked Questions

What is the proper way to neutralize sealer?

How long do your sealers take to dry?

There are small, little bubbles in the sealer."

Are the sealers slippery?

Which sealer would be best under a fountain?

Can your sealers be tinted?

Can your sealers go on brick?

How many square meters is 200-400 square feet?

There is a lot of 'fish eyeing'. Why?

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