Hi Big Al. What method and tools do you use to apply your coats of Pro-Seal Ultra Shield II-A? Do you prefer a foam roller or a rag? Do you wet the surface with water before applying? Stephane
Hey Stephane,
We have a method for putting sealing countertops and concrete objects that is time and labor intensive but gives great results! We cut our sealer with water and apply it with a microfiber cloth over a week or so. We have the cloth wet with sealer and hand work it into the piece, allowing the sealer to penetrate deep into the concrete. The concrete will darken when applying the sealer and lighten when the sealer cures. The first coat is very important because each application will inhibit the sealer from penetrating. The last coats, 7-10, are topical coats that cross-link with the other coats.
1. apply sealer liberally to the concrete piece working it in random, circular movements.
2. make sure that the sealer has penetrated to a sufficient depth.
3. wring out the microfiber cloth and quickly wipe down the piece in random, circular movements.
4. repeat step 3
It is important to not work the sealer too much when doing the final wipeoff. the sealer is self-leveling and should bee free of streaks. Lightly sand between coats If streaks occur.
Here is a video of the process
giving the world hand rubbed beauty,
Big Al
