Silane Siloxane Sealer For Concrete Brick & Masonry Surfaces
The Armor SX5000 is a solvent based Silane Siloxane concrete sealer. Its high solids, U.S. manufactured formula makes has helped make the Armor SX5000 a top rated concrete sealer. It is approved by Department of Transportation in several states, and can be used to seal everything from driveways and pool decks, to concrete roadways and…
Read moreA clear concrete sealer can be interpreted as two different things. Some people consider a clear concrete sealer to be a sealer that can be applied without changing the look or color of the concrete, and some people consider a clear concrete sealer to be a sealer that can be applied in clear, but also…
Read moreSilane Siloxane sealers are suspended in either water or solvent based solutions. Both water based silane siloxane sealers and solvent based silane siloxane sealers offer the same benefits and expected life. The differences between the two only become important when it comes to resealing a surface, or resealing a previously sealed surface with a water…
Read moreSilane Siloxane concrete sealers are very easy sealers to apply. Applying a Silane Siloxane sealer can be done in a few simple steps: Make sure the concrete is free of any old or existing concrete sealers or coatings. Clean the concrete with cleaning solutions and/or a pressure washer and allow the concrete to dry completely…
Read moreThe market is flooded with Silane-Siloxane sealers, but not all Silane-Siloxane sealers are the same. They differ greatly in chemical formula, quality, performance, and life. Three of the most common Silane-Siloxane sealers are the Eagle sealer, Thompson’s water seal, and the Armor SX5000. Eagle Sealer Thompson’s Water Seal Armor SX5000 No Certifications No Certifications DOT…
Read moreThe three most common types of concrete sealers are silicate sealers, silane siloxane sealers, and acrylic sealers. While they all fall under the category of being penetrating concrete sealer, they could not differ more when it comes to life expectancy and performance. Silicate Sealer Silane Siloxane Sealer Acrylic Sealer Won’t change look Won’t change look Leaves…
Read moreBreathable concrete sealers and breathable brick sealers allow the concrete and brick to breathe. While the movement of water and moisture through the pores it reduced, it won’t be stopped, allowing build up vapor pressure to be released through the surface. Brick should only be sealed with a breathable sealer, but in some cases, non-breathable…
Read moreThe three most common types of water repellent sealers derived from silicone are silane sealers, siloxane sealers, and silane-siloxane hybrid sealers. Silane Sealers: Silane sealers have a very small molecule size, allowing them to penetrate deep into the surface of the concrete or masonry. The small molecule size is both a strength and weakness. The…
Read moreThere are two types of sealers that can be used to seal a concrete or paver driveway. The first type of sealer is a concrete densifier and the second is a water repellent sealer. Densifiers help to reduce deterioration caused by surface abrasion by increasing the strength and density of the concrete. Water repellent sealers…
Read moreWater based silane siloxane sealers are silane siloxane sealers suspended in water. The offer the same benefits as a solvent based silane siloxane sealer, they just have a lower VOC because of their water base. Water based silane siloxane sealers can be applied to a variety of surfaces including: Poured and pre-cast concrete Concrete block Granite Brick…
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