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Garden State Sealcoating and Maintenance
201-666-8299
63 Garfield Place
Ridgewood, NJ

MCFARLANE
201-560-0222
35 B WHITNEY ROAD
MAHWAH, NJ

S & M Concrete Services, Inc.
(908) 454-3016
27 Bowerstown Road
Washington, NJ

Phillipsburg Marble Company, Inc.
(610) 882-1798
1 Marble Hill Road
Phillipsburg, NJ

J Pip's Paving
(610) 262-0705
84 North Riverview Road
Phillipsburg, NJ

Cat Masonry & Landscaping Llc
(732) 270-0426
Toms River, NJ

Sonion Concrete
(908) 754-5969
134 W Nassau Ave
South Plainfield, NJ

Rusling Sealcoating & Paving
(609) 771-4303
Trenton, NJ

Z Brothers Concrete Contractors Inc
(732) 257-8087
304 Jernee Mill Rd
Sayreville, NJ

J Young Concrete Co
(856) 939-5953
711 E Clements Bridge Rd
Runnemede, NJ

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If you have recently completed a project using concrete, you may need to seal the surface to prevent water and other seepage. Additionally, some concrete projects will receive an aesthetic "lift" if stained properly. Whether it is a paver driveway, an exposed aggregate pathway, or a patio, you will want to consider the benefits of sealing and staining your work. Here are some tips.

Sealer: Why use it? Concrete sealers are needed for projects that require the material to be impenetrable, or at least, less penetrable than unsealed concrete. Concrete sealers are finish coatings used to protect the concrete. Sealers act to prevent damage from traffic, water and chemical agents. Sealers reduce the porosity of concrete and prevent water and dirt from getting into the concrete.
Types of Sealers: Film Formers. Film formers inhibit the penetration of water and impurities by creating a barrier on the concrete's surface. Since many of these film formers create a luster or shine on the surface, they are often used to enhance exposed aggregate colored concrete.
Type of Sealers: Penetrates. These sealers penetrate into the concrete. They get 1 to 4 millimeters into the concrete to increase water repellency. Unlike the film formers, they do not leave a sheen or gloss.
Which Type of Sealer to Use? This depends on two factors: What do you want the surface to look like and what type of maintenance are you willing to do? If you want a glossy finish, go with the film formers. If you desire a matte finish, use a penetrate. If you need a slip-free surface, stay away from film formers. To keep maintenance manageable, you will need to choose the correct product. For instance, for sealing a driveway, you need a coating that repels grease and oil and prevents water penetration. To make it easier to care for an interior floor, use a coating that dustproofs the surface and resists scuffs and staining....

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Author: Grace Bloodwell

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