Once the sealant fully cured, I buffed-in a coat of concrete countertop wax. I mostly used my buffer, but a drill with a buffing wheel was handy for getting the into the edges. This would've been easier if I did it prior to placing the slabs. ...
Our floor was in great condition, but this is also the step where you’ll want to fill or repair any cracks (using a product likethis crack repair sealantorthis more pourable concrete filler). You may also need to use adegreaseror paint stripper to remove any stick residue that’s been...
On outside walls, this material can also served as the air and vapor barrier if the joints are sealed with tape or a compatible sealant. We were faced with a different situation: As you can see in the two photos above, the neighbor's abutting water tank overflows constantly from a bad...
I have built a brick form pond that has been cement rendered. Sealant was applied to the walls it was built against and then to the brickwork, but not to the cement render on the inside of the pond. I have tried many ways to reach a suitable ph level . I have filled the pond, cl...
Run a thin layer of silicone sealant along the edges of the pipe where the concrete mix will be poured; apply the silicone with a sealant gun and a tube of sealant. Create neat, waterproof edges. Smooth off loose lumps using your fingertip. ...
Run a concrete smoother machine over the flooring so that it can accept the new coat of sealant, paint, stain or dye. Concrete Cleaning Do's and Don'ts Remember these important do's and don'ts when finishing concrete floors: Don't use bleach, ammonia, acid-based cleaners like lemon ...