In this episode of Jobsite Conditions, Jeff Hershberger shows you how to seal stamped concrete step by step! Buy D1 Online: https://www.deco-cretesupply.com/prod...

0:00 Intro
0:57 Sealer Problems
4:32 Cleaning Concrete
4:53 Tools
7:00 Cleaning Sprayer
7:45 Adding D-Grip
8:53 Application

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5 GALLON HELIX MIXER - https://www.deco-cretesupply.com/prod...

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I’ve certainly had my share of problems with sealer back when I was installing stamped concrete in the field, and after working here at Deco-Crete for the better part of the last decade, I have seen the same problems over and over again. Things like bubbles, white spots, loss of shine, and delamination are all things that cut into contractors' profits and personal time. Sometimes it seems like even if you did everything perfectly, you still have a few jobs per year that caused some callbacks in the spring. I’ve heard contractors say that are trying to do less stamped concrete jobs just to avoid this. The truth is, it does not have to be like that; there is a better way.

The problem with high solids sealers is the amount of resin that gets left behind. If you have a sealer that consists of 25% solids and you apply two coats, that’s almost like putting on a coat of 50% solids sealer. It might look really nice and shiny when you leave the job but putting that much sealer on exterior stamped concrete is just asking for trouble. Yes, these sealers are breathable, but after two coats, or even just one thick one, most of the breathability is lost. Even if you waited until the concrete was completely cured out, there is still a high risk of trapping moisture.
When it comes to bubbles, the thickness is still the problem. The high viscosity of these sealers will not allow the product to penetrate, and most of just sits on the surface. As the sealer dries, the top of it starts to skin over while the solvents are still trying to escape. On hot days, or in direct sunlight, this ends up creating those annoying little bubbles all over the surface.
These days, acrylic resins do not hold their shine as long as they used to. This generates a lot of calls in the springtime from customers who say their concrete needs resealed. As a contractor, you know that the sealer is still there, and another coat is a bad idea. A product like Rejuvenator will certainly help, but avoiding the problem altogether leads to fewer calls backs in the spring and happy customers for the entire lifespan of the sealer.

In an attempt to solve this problem, contractors try really hard to follow good sealing practices. While this is certainly crucial for success, it still comes down to thickness. We have seen so many contractors cut this callback problem out of their life by just doing one simple thing: switching to D-One.

D-One is a low viscosity sealer made up of the toughest and most breathable acrylic resin on the market. As a hybrid style sealer, it not only leaves a topical film behind but also has a water repellent that penetrates the surface of the concrete. Why is this so effective? The low viscosity & breathability virtually eliminates white spots and clouding as long as you let the concrete cure out for the proper amount of time. After two coats of D-One, the color of your stamped concrete will look just as good as it does with high solid sealers. Don’t worry, you won’t sacrifice any protection or water repellency due to the siloxane. Because D1 is applied so thin, it has a natural look that will last for years. To sum it up, D-One is tough, breathable, you can apply it thin and get maximum protection, and it makes stamped concrete look the way it should!