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There are decorative and designed concrete floors which nowadays gain more popularity than tiled floors or floors with natural stone products. The concrete surfaces need to be sealed to prevent the formation of stains as the concrete surfaces are porous in nature. If a stain is applied on the concrete floor then it is necessary to seal the concrete surface for preserving the color of the floor. A sealer having either a gloss sheen or matte finished can be used for sealing the concrete surfaces.
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To protect the concrete surfaces –The concrete surfaces are very porous in nature. There are different most damaging substances like grease and oil that can spill over the concrete surface and these spills and dirt that penetrate the concrete floor. These spills and dirt cause horrible discoloration of the concrete and ugly appearance of the stains. The tiny and small pores of the concrete slabs can be covered up using sealers to prevent any dirty materials to get in. But by sealing the sills and the dirt can easily be swept off or wiped off from the floor.
Cleaning and maintenance of the floor – Sweeping and mopping is done in occasional basis to keep the concrete surfaces in good shapes. There is no requirement of regular brushing and scrubbing of the floor. The dirt and the liquids that stay on the concrete floor can easily be cleaned on sealing and such surfaces are much easier to maintain as one needs not to work much on the concrete floors.
Provides shields against Sun, Rain and Snow – The concrete floors in the outdoor portion of the house or other residential complex should be sealed for tremendous benefits of the surface. The damages that result due to UV rays, rainfall and freeze thaw cycles can disturb the quality of the concrete floor. By sealing, the repair of the concrete surfaces if cannot be completely eliminated then can be minimized.
To enhance the Aesthetic appeal – Sealing of concrete surface gives a polished appearance of the floor. Sometimes the sealing of concrete surfaces gives a range of finishes to the floor. The concrete sealer provides a classy look to the floor. The shiny appearance of the floor gives it an appearance of consistently clean and new floor. The stealers in the stained concrete floors have the ability of holding the more pronounced and vibrant color.
To make the concrete surface to last for longer period – The concrete sealers add one extra layer to the floor for protecting the surface from different most damaging elements. The concrete slab underlying there after the sealer remains in a safe and good condition. The life period of the surface gets increased. After a period of 2 years, most of the concrete sealers need to be reapplied. The lasting period of the concrete sealers also depend on the costs.
