Fantastic instructions and advice to do it yourself! I called 4 different firms and never even got a call back, so I decided I needed to do it myself. Mike is very clear on equipment needed and tips. Just applied my second coat and couldn’t be more pleased!
Going thin on your sealer applications (400 sq. ft./gal.) and spraying the solvent you used as your tool cleaner back into your solvent- based sealer container are great tips and makes perfect sense after seeing it done.
Hey Mike - thank you so much for taking the time to share this information and for putting together such a helpful video. After clicking through a few other 'how to seal' videos, I quickly realized yours was the most comprehensive. Thanks for not skipping steps and taking a step-by-step approach. Appreciate it. I think I've finally got the information (and courage) I need to re-seal our patio next spring. Take care.
Hi Mike, I'm a 70 years old retiree who has nothing to do at home for killing the time , it is so boring and I want to impress my old lady by DIY to recolor & sealing my stamp concrete in the back & front yard And after watching quite a few videos on you tube I start to have a little confident for my self that I could do it and after all of those , your video as the last , I would say this : ' Thank you so much For an excellent video that you have made with your daughter to show to the world how to do the perfect job of cleaning and sealing concrete , you are the best of the best SIR , you should work as The instructor for city college or some private school to teach people remodel their house or home improving . At last thank you so much .
Nice job just wish you would have showed a final overview of it after it had dried completely and i have a question about the over spray on the house and post doesn't it show?
I followed this video to seal my driveway and patio three years ago, and I'm reviewing as I prepare to do it again. However, I won't be using AR350. It turned out great initially, but the sealer started turning a milky-white sheen in random areas after about six months. Then, it began to show significant wear after a year. The sealer is all but gone three years later.
Best video I’ve seen on resealing stamped concrete, very detailed, thank you! You gave me confidence to take on my 700 squared feet project with some hairline cracks.
Great video. I tried the xylene this weekend and it looked good when laced but when it dried I seen all of the grey /dry spots re appear. I think it needs to be stripped and re applied. I’m going to purchase your recommended stealer from Amazon. I noticed after applying the xylene after 2 days it feels crunchy when walked on it . I’m going to strip and remove it asap.
Thanks for the video. Can I reseal a stamped concrete walk with a water based Silane Siloxane sealant over a solvent based acrylic sealant? Does the power washer (with the special cleaning head) remove enough of the old sealant to put down a different type of sealant? Thanks!
I've got to have the ez clean, I get tired of going over it several directions to eliminate lines. I have about 50 yards worth of decorative at my own house i've been neglecting. U made my sunday morning, just wish I saw this yesterday when I powerwashed for 6 hours at my place.
Thank you for the video. I was wondering if there is a safer version of sealer- most of the concrete sealers have the California warning- contain carcinogens 😞
Hey Mike, I had a stamped patio done. The stamping didn't come out the best with the lines in the pattern. It's a basic square and rectangle design. Can I ask them to grind the missing lines in? I know the color might be off, but I feel like it would look better than have them missing.
I think I may have sealed with AR350 over water based sealant. Couldn't do the test since Xylene is not avail in California. It is now super cloudy and flakey. What do you suggest?
This is a SUPER informative video! Thank you 🙏. I was originally going to roll it on but this spray method with the backrolling looks a lot better for my uneven concrete (made that way). Thanks a bunch and great video 👍
Looking for your video on stripping old sealer before applying new sealer to stamped/colored concrete that you mentioned at 15:30 of this video. I am from Michigan and using Euclid Chemical products and was told to roll xylene on and let sit for a bit and then wipe off with rags to keep from harming grass/plants in the area and making a mess?? They said a couple applications might be needed to remove all/most of old sealer.
I was also hoping to find this, but searching all Mike's videos doesn't seem to show anything. Either way, thanks for this video, I think I can finally get our stamped patio fixed up right.
The concrete company we hired 3 years ago put color on as a top layer with the sealer. We need to reseal. Do you think the color will "revive" with the new sealer? Can we test it ahead somehow? They left alot of bubbles and now there are white spots like you describe, but we are afraid maybe the white could also be where the sealer is no longer covering and possibly leaving us just gray concrete without color? ??? I am anxious to try your methods. You do a GREAT job explaining. We bought the things in your links, also! (Except a lacquer sealer we already have)
Mike, we have smooth stained concrete floors throughout our house. Everywhere there is a crack in the concrete and next to most of the baseboard the concrete sealer is turning white. It's very unsightly, and I would like to address it. How would you do this in an enclosed area? Can you spot seal to get rid of the white areas? Do you have to do the whole floor?
This works good if you are just doing your annual re-sealing maintenance and the sealer is sightly dull, but not de-laminating. (That's assuming you used the correct sealer/ commercial sealer initially.) If you have multiple sealer layers that are failing, or lacquer-based sealers that are failing (aka, de-lamination) this won't work very well to remove the exfoliating sealer. Only the weakest peeling sealer will come off with this method. But remember, this machine could also further loosen more of the competent sealer. It could be daunting. So, if you are trying to restore the concrete stain (i.e., re-staining the concrete) or removing de-laminating sealer, you must remove ALL of the topical sealer. We have a cost-effective way to remove it using mechanical AND chemical stripping techniques. Stripping a sealed, stamped concrete slab (in preparation for re-staining or re-seaing) is generally considered the contractor's worst nightmare. We do those "nightmares" regularly, successfully. Re-sealing over de-laminating sealer creates a bigger and bigger headache later. It's like painting over loose paint. YOU MUST DO PROPER SURFACE PREP. And re-seal the concrete lightly with a sprayer, every year. USE the RIGHT sealer for your area. Certain sealers have miserable UV-resistance and poor weather-resistance. And barrier sealers are the worst because the laminar layer blocks moisture, and poof, eventually moisture pushes it up (de-lamination) and the entire slab turns white (hazy). Concretetransformed.com (PS There is soda blasting which works great, but generally the minimum charges for them to show up is bout $1500.)
Mike, Great video. My question is to do with my colored stamped concrete that is about 35 days old. I sealed my exposed aggregate walkway a few days ago that was poured at the same time. Some of the "cream" gray color is visible on the exposed aggregate because I believe that the release agent didn't remove it all. It was not evident when wet with water or wet while I was sealing it. I had pressure washed the stamped and the exposed numerous times. Before I seal the colored stamped concrete, I'm thinking I should wash it with a mild muriatic acid solution so I don't end up with the same condition on it. Does that sound correct? I didn't put the second coat on the exposed aggregate after I saw what happened to it. Does the acid wash cut through most sealers or will only xylene?
Hi Mike love your videos ,learned alot, my problem was i was applying to much Sealer , My Question is I have Brand new Porcelean flooring in our Backyard, Can i put Foundation Armor AR-350 On it?
Many thanks for the comprehensive video Mike. You've given me confidence that I can reseal my concrete patio myself. Part of my patio is covered and part is not. The part that is not covered has little to no sealant on it anymore (as expected). However, the covered portion is still somewhat sealed and glossy (solvent-based). Do I need to strip that old sealant off or can I just cover it with a light coat of new sealant after cleaning it? Again, thank you!
I have this exact same question, noticed someone else asked it previously too, really wish there had been a reply. However, having rewatched the video after my first coat was applied with the 0.5 gal tip, I think he must be using the 1 gal tip because he’s moving fast and seems to be getting much more consistent even coverage that I was getting. Fortunately the roller helped spread the sealer out more evenly.
Is getting the sealer on the walls not a concern? I was going to tape off the edges but I don’t want to waste time If not needed. And how long between coats? Thank you!!
Great video, Mike. It gave me encouragement that we can do this ourselves to restore our 2500 sq ft of stamped concrete (driveway & patios) that have been neglected for 20+ years. The one question I have is about applying the new sealer. I live in Southern California and the stamped concrete gets VERY HOT daily. If I apply the first coat of sealer in the late afternoon/early evening like you suggested (when the concrete is cooling off), is there any problem if I wait until the next morning to apply the second coat? I don't think I'd have enough time to get both coats applied the same day.
Hi Mike, I followed your directions and I think I did a good job. However, the part of the patio which is exposed to sun and rain ( not covered by the roof) , still has spots that seem like there is no sealer or less sealer than the covered patio. Does this mean I didnt apply enough? Or after 1 month it is normal to fade? I would expect to last longer ( I used the expensive one you mention in the video). I dis the first coat using the sprayer and the roller and the second coat only the sprayer. After 1 month, will it be stupid to wash this part of the patio and reseal it for a third time using a roller? Or I need to power wash again and start all over again? Thanks!
Bought the same sealer. Applied with a roller. I think I went too thin on the first coat. Just right on the second. Now it looks slightly blotchy almost as if some of the areas absorbed more sealer than others. Would a light 3rd coat fix this?
Excellent video, Mike. Very helpful. I just wiped some Xylene on a white area on my patio. The whiteness didn't go away and the surface didn't get tacky. Does this mean the previous owner used a water-based sealant? Is there anything else I can do to confirm?
Outstanding video. So thorough and easy to follow. Question: With stamped cobblestone colored concrete patio/driveway, what PSI is appropriate when doing cleaning?
Hi Mike, Great video! Quick question. Once the stamped concrete is finished and curing, at what point does the sealer get applied first? At exactly 3 days after curing or more days etc?
Great video! One question: How do you gauge the "thickness" of the sprayer's application of the sealant? You mention 400 and 300 square feet per gallon. How do you know how much you're putting down? Thanks.
Thank you Mike for a great video with all tips & tricks of the trade. I got the same sprayer tank you linked in the description; but when I tried to spray with it though, it sprays differently than yours…it was spraying more on the edges and less in the middle. Are you using a different tip or something? Please advice.
Hi Mike, I followed your instructions and I am very happy with my results. I purchased the Armor AR350 seal, stainless steel sprayer, the rollers, and even the surface attachment for my power washer. My stamped concrete patio looks even better than when it was originally installed. I do have a question. In the video you recommended sprayer the xylene cleaning agent back into the Armor AR350 solvent drum. Z Helene is not available in Delaware, the replacement is Klein Strip painter’s Solvent. Can the painter’s solvent also be sprayed back into the AR350 solvent?
I wouldn't. just get another container you can dispose. if the solvent in the sealer matches the cleaning solvent all he's doing is diluting it a little but if you use a different solvent you can ruin the formulation and it might not work next time.
Can you tell me what size tip you are using? I have the Chapin Extreme sprayer and when applying Foundation Armor I dont get an even fan. The ends come out as a slight stream which is definatly not good for the second coat. Thanks in advance.
Hi Mike..I just recently sealed a driveway with solvent-based wet look sealer after cleaning the entire drive which was previously sealed. As soon as I sprayed the sealer on my helper started to backroll and the sealer immediately became stringy no matter what type of roller I used. Luckily I did the entire driveway without having to backroll. In your video, your helper has no problem backrolling the entire patio..Even though the drive came out great what could have happened for future reference? Thanks, Mike
Great video, Mike. thank you for sharing your expertise. Here is what I have happening. I have cleaned my stamped concrete and was totally amazed, it hasn't looked that good since it was poured. Now my question is, I have a pink sidewalk and patio which was suppose to have a dark brown release on it but I swear that our people forgot that part (it was pink from day one). This was poured about 1994. I was wondering if I could stain the concrete with a brown before sealing it to try and get rid of some of its pinkness. It is worn and tired and you can see a lot of the pebbles at the surface now. How would you suggest that I proceed? I purchased the sealer you recommended and am excited to move forward however I don't want to mess things up. If you think I can stain it what would you recommend?
Sue, check out this sealer - it has a brown tint to it, maybe it's what you're looking for: www.foundationarmor.com/agbrown This company also has other tinted sealers you can use to color (re-color) your concrete.
Hey Mike, great video. I plan on resealing my stamped concrete around my pool this summer for the first time. I was wondering, I have been told to add a grip to the sealer to help with the slippery conditions when wet around the pool. Is there a grip additive you would recommend? Also, can a sealer that has a grip additive still be sprayed on or will it gunk up in the sprayer? Thanks so much.
I think you said on the roller you use a 3/8 inch nap roller. Do you find that it sheds into the sealer or are they pretty much fine I've always used a foam roller thank you
First of all, you did a fantastic job explaining and demonstrating the process. Thank you! I used that exact same sealer on our walkway last September. I rolled it on and initially it looked fantastic. Now it looks whitish in places and brittle in other places, but only in areas where the weather really hits it hard and also where we walk. Additionally Xylene is a precious commodity in the state of Maryland, I hoarded several gallons last year while it could be had. Now that it’s not available what other solvent might you suggest? I pressure washed it today and my plan was to go over most of it with a roller and xylene and try to reconstitute it and then decide if I should reseal it with more product. I have a feeling I may have put it down a bit too thick. Any suggestions?
Yea, Xylene is the best for thinning it and trying to remove the whiteish areas. You can try Acetone or Laquer thinner also. If it's too thick and needs to be removed you can check out this sealer remover: ua-cam.com/video/66QLH1pMfjY/v-deo.html
If I add Sharkgrip, should I add it to both coats or just top coat? Also I thought your supposed to wait 24hrs per foundationarmor instructions before adding second coat? Thanks!
I was also thinking about wet sandblasting to get the paint up. Do you think running the blasting media through the surface cleaner attachment is a good idea?
Question do you have to cover up the sanding or windows from spray? And if you get some on windows or siding how do you remove? Thanks Marv from San Diego
Great video by the way Mike. What would you recommend for stripping concrete pavers that were sealed and painted over the years. I used xylene based products and I would like to take it down to the original paver and then just seal it. Any techniques would be helpful. Thanks.
Great video. What if you want to spray a stamped concrete sidewalk surrounded by artificial grass? Do you need to cover it to protect from overt spray or just avoid it as best as possible?
We had a stamped concrete walkway installed almost 4 years ago. Unfortunately we did not reseal it and there are several spots where the color is turned to almost a white color and overall color has faded. The installer used a medium brown release when he did our walkway, but does the release get mixed in with the sealer to give it the brown color again or is just the sealer needed? Our installer also told me to never buy any other sealer products other than the type he used on the job and from the same company, no other companies.
Great video Mike! Should I have any concerns about leaving the solvent based sealer in the metal sprayer while I wait four hours or so for the first coat to dry? Wouldn't it be eating away at the sprayer's rubber seals over that waiting period? Thanks again.
@@MikeDayConcrete Thanks Mike. I think they raised the price of the Chapin International sprayer you were using to over $200. I'm planning on buying the same brand 1949 red one which is one step down for about $120. Hoping those seals are as good. Also, is there a good substitute for Xylene? Apparently it's outlawed here in California. Thanks.
@@MikeDayConcrete Xylene is outlawed in California. Do you know of anything else (legal in CA) that could be used in place of the Xylene you showed in your video? I have everything else you described in this video that is needed for my backyard concrete reseal job. Thanks.
Fantastic instructions and advice to do it yourself! I called 4 different firms and never even got a call back, so I decided I needed to do it myself. Mike is very clear on equipment needed and tips. Just applied my second coat and couldn’t be more pleased!
By far, one of the best DIY videos I've seen. Thanks so much. If you lived close to me it would be worth my money to pay you to do the job.
Thanks Keith!
Going thin on your sealer applications (400 sq. ft./gal.) and spraying the solvent you used as your tool cleaner back into your solvent- based sealer container are great tips and makes perfect sense after seeing it done.
Thank you
Great information, and it is also great to see your daughter working side by side with you, great family bonding.
Hey Mike - thank you so much for taking the time to share this information and for putting together such a helpful video. After clicking through a few other 'how to seal' videos, I quickly realized yours was the most comprehensive. Thanks for not skipping steps and taking a step-by-step approach. Appreciate it. I think I've finally got the information (and courage) I need to re-seal our patio next spring. Take care.
He is amazing!
Hi Mike,
I'm a 70 years old retiree who has nothing to do at home for killing the time , it is so boring and I want to impress my old lady by DIY to recolor & sealing my stamp concrete in the back & front yard
And after watching quite a few videos on you tube I start to have a little confident for my self that I could do it and after all of those , your video as the last , I would say this : ' Thank you so much For an excellent video that you have made with your daughter to show to the world how to do the perfect job of cleaning and sealing concrete , you are the best of the best SIR , you should work as The instructor for city college or some private school to teach people remodel their house or home improving . At last thank you so much .
Thank you!
Great teacher, I paid attention all the way through...
Thank you!
The best vidoe ever on how to clean & seal your stamp concrete.
Thank you Mike for a very great training video for resealing my patio stamped cement.
This video is top tier quality. Much appreciated thanks!
Nice job just wish you would have showed a final overview of it after it had dried completely and i have a question about the over spray on the house and post doesn't it show?
I followed this video to seal my driveway and patio three years ago, and I'm reviewing as I prepare to do it again. However, I won't be using AR350. It turned out great initially, but the sealer started turning a milky-white sheen in random areas after about six months. Then, it began to show significant wear after a year. The sealer is all but gone three years later.
Best video I’ve seen on resealing stamped concrete, very detailed, thank you! You gave me confidence to take on my 700 squared feet project with some hairline cracks.
This is a damn solid DIY video. I feel like i could totally do this now. I love this guy.
This video is exactly the information I was looking for. Thanks for being so thorough!
Thank you Mike for putting together this super detailed informative video. I'm going to do it myself now.
Love it...its beautiful!! I would have to stain and seal the wood around porch too...but this is very nice ❤
Great video. I tried the xylene this weekend and it looked good when laced but when it dried I seen all of the grey /dry spots re appear. I think it needs to be stripped and re applied. I’m going to purchase your recommended stealer from Amazon. I noticed after applying the xylene after 2 days it feels crunchy when walked on it . I’m going to strip and remove it asap.
Thanks for the video. Can I reseal a stamped concrete walk with a water based Silane Siloxane sealant over a solvent based acrylic sealant? Does the power washer (with the special cleaning head) remove enough of the old sealant to put down a different type of sealant? Thanks!
I've got to have the ez clean, I get tired of going over it several directions to eliminate lines. I have about 50 yards worth of decorative at my own house i've been neglecting. U made my sunday morning, just wish I saw this yesterday when I powerwashed for 6 hours at my place.
This was beyond helpful. Thank you Mike, you da man!
This was a great DIY video, helped me do my own stamped concrete patio and worked great. Thanks Mike!
What about your over spray on vinyl does the solution damage siding
Awesome explanation!!!! One question, what kind of roller is that ? Name ?
Thank you for the video. I was wondering if there is a safer version of sealer- most of the concrete sealers have the California warning- contain carcinogens 😞
Thank you for the video and tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Hey Mike,
I had a stamped patio done. The stamping didn't come out the best with the lines in the pattern. It's a basic square and rectangle design. Can I ask them to grind the missing lines in? I know the color might be off, but I feel like it would look better than have them missing.
Amazing. Thank you so much. Great information.
I like what you do keep it up.
Thank you for your easy to follow tutorial video.
Hi Mike! Curious about thoughts to only pressure wash vs. using simple green too?
I think I may have sealed with AR350 over water based sealant. Couldn't do the test since Xylene is not avail in California. It is now super cloudy and flakey. What do you suggest?
This is a SUPER informative video! Thank you 🙏. I was originally going to roll it on but this spray method with the backrolling looks a lot better for my uneven concrete (made that way). Thanks a bunch and great video 👍
Looking for your video on stripping old sealer before applying new sealer to stamped/colored concrete that you mentioned at 15:30 of this video. I am from Michigan and using Euclid Chemical products and was told to roll xylene on and let sit for a bit and then wipe off with rags to keep from harming grass/plants in the area and making a mess?? They said a couple applications might be needed to remove all/most of old sealer.
I was also hoping to find this, but searching all Mike's videos doesn't seem to show anything. Either way, thanks for this video, I think I can finally get our stamped patio fixed up right.
Great video, but very little said about water based sealer. Can’t find a video to show how to strip and seal it again.
The concrete company we hired 3 years ago put color on as a top layer with the sealer. We need to reseal. Do you think the color will "revive" with the new sealer? Can we test it ahead somehow? They left alot of bubbles and now there are white spots like you describe, but we are afraid maybe the white could also be where the sealer is no longer covering and possibly leaving us just gray concrete without color? ??? I am anxious to try your methods. You do a GREAT job explaining. We bought the things in your links, also! (Except a lacquer sealer we already have)
Mike, we have smooth stained concrete floors throughout our house. Everywhere there is a crack in the concrete and next to most of the baseboard the concrete sealer is turning white. It's very unsightly, and I would like to address it. How would you do this in an enclosed area? Can you spot seal to get rid of the white areas? Do you have to do the whole floor?
Thanks for the video. Are you using the nozzle that comes with the sprayer?
This works good if you are just doing your annual re-sealing maintenance and the sealer is sightly dull, but not de-laminating. (That's assuming you used the correct sealer/ commercial sealer initially.) If you have multiple sealer layers that are failing, or lacquer-based sealers that are failing (aka, de-lamination) this won't work very well to remove the exfoliating sealer. Only the weakest peeling sealer will come off with this method. But remember, this machine could also further loosen more of the competent sealer. It could be daunting. So, if you are trying to restore the concrete stain (i.e., re-staining the concrete) or removing de-laminating sealer, you must remove ALL of the topical sealer. We have a cost-effective way to remove it using mechanical AND chemical stripping techniques. Stripping a sealed, stamped concrete slab (in preparation for re-staining or re-seaing) is generally considered the contractor's worst nightmare. We do those "nightmares" regularly, successfully. Re-sealing over de-laminating sealer creates a bigger and bigger headache later. It's like painting over loose paint. YOU MUST DO PROPER SURFACE PREP. And re-seal the concrete lightly with a sprayer, every year. USE the RIGHT sealer for your area. Certain sealers have miserable UV-resistance and poor weather-resistance. And barrier sealers are the worst because the laminar layer blocks moisture, and poof, eventually moisture pushes it up (de-lamination) and the entire slab turns white (hazy). Concretetransformed.com (PS There is soda blasting which works great, but generally the minimum charges for them to show up is bout $1500.)
Mike, Great video. My question is to do with my colored stamped concrete that is about 35 days old. I sealed my exposed aggregate walkway a few days ago that was poured at the same time. Some of the "cream" gray color is visible on the exposed aggregate because I believe that the release agent didn't remove it all. It was not evident when wet with water or wet while I was sealing it. I had pressure washed the stamped and the exposed numerous times. Before I seal the colored stamped concrete, I'm thinking I should wash it with a mild muriatic acid solution so I don't end up with the same condition on it. Does that sound correct?
I didn't put the second coat on the exposed aggregate after I saw what happened to it. Does the acid wash cut through most sealers or will only xylene?
Thank you. Great, very informative.
Hi Mike love your videos ,learned alot, my problem was i was applying to much Sealer , My Question is I have Brand new Porcelean flooring in our Backyard, Can i put Foundation Armor AR-350 On it?
Nice job Mike
Many thanks for the comprehensive video Mike. You've given me confidence that I can reseal my concrete patio myself. Part of my patio is covered and part is not. The part that is not covered has little to no sealant on it anymore (as expected). However, the covered portion is still somewhat sealed and glossy (solvent-based). Do I need to strip that old sealant off or can I just cover it with a light coat of new sealant after cleaning it? Again, thank you!
Excellent video..thank you
Glad you liked it!
is over spray a concern on the wood posts and siding?
I have the Chapin 1949 sprayer and wondering which tip you use? Mine has 1/2 gpm and 1 gpm. Thanks
Videos are to the point.
Great video. What tio for the sprayer do you recommend. My chapin sprayer came with a 1gpm and .5gpm fan tips.
I have this exact same question, noticed someone else asked it previously too, really wish there had been a reply. However, having rewatched the video after my first coat was applied with the 0.5 gal tip, I think he must be using the 1 gal tip because he’s moving fast and seems to be getting much more consistent even coverage that I was getting. Fortunately the roller helped spread the sealer out more evenly.
Mike,great tutorial 👌..can I use the sealant on river rock 🪨?
Is getting the sealer on the walls not a concern? I was going to tape off the edges but I don’t want to waste time If not needed. And how long between coats? Thank you!!
Great video, Mike. It gave me encouragement that we can do this ourselves to restore our 2500 sq ft of stamped concrete (driveway & patios) that have been neglected for 20+ years. The one question I have is about applying the new sealer. I live in Southern California and the stamped concrete gets VERY HOT daily. If I apply the first coat of sealer in the late afternoon/early evening like you suggested (when the concrete is cooling off), is there any problem if I wait until the next morning to apply the second coat? I don't think I'd have enough time to get both coats applied the same day.
I wish he had answered this question...same boat
Awesome video, thank you so much.
Thank you!
Hi Mike, I followed your directions and I think I did a good job. However, the part of the patio which is exposed to sun and rain ( not covered by the roof) , still has spots that seem like there is no sealer or less sealer than the covered patio. Does this mean I didnt apply enough? Or after 1 month it is normal to fade? I would expect to last longer ( I used the expensive one you mention in the video). I dis the first coat using the sprayer and the roller and the second coat only the sprayer. After 1 month, will it be stupid to wash this part of the patio and reseal it for a third time using a roller? Or I need to power wash again and start all over again? Thanks!
Bought the same sealer. Applied with a roller. I think I went too thin on the first coat. Just right on the second. Now it looks slightly blotchy almost as if some of the areas absorbed more sealer than others. Would a light 3rd coat fix this?
Yes, it should. That's normal, maybe roll those areas first, then do the 3rd coat.
Excellent video, Mike. Very helpful. I just wiped some Xylene on a white area on my patio. The whiteness didn't go away and the surface didn't get tacky. Does this mean the previous owner used a water-based sealant? Is there anything else I can do to confirm?
Outstanding video. So thorough and easy to follow. Question: With stamped cobblestone colored concrete patio/driveway, what PSI is appropriate when doing cleaning?
Hi Mike,
Great video! Quick question. Once the stamped concrete is finished and curing, at what point does the sealer get applied first? At exactly 3 days after curing or more days etc?
Minimum 14 days is the standard
Great video! One question: How do you gauge the "thickness" of the sprayer's application of the sealant? You mention 400 and 300 square feet per gallon. How do you know how much you're putting down? Thanks.
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Thank you Mike for a great video with all tips & tricks of the trade. I got the same sprayer tank you linked in the description; but when I tried to spray with it though, it sprays differently than yours…it was spraying more on the edges and less in the middle. Are you using a different tip or something? Please advice.
Can I do this without a sprayer and get good results. I was thinking of just using a roller
Is it ok to leave the sealer in the sprayer for 1-4 hours between coats?? Or do you clean the can between coats? Thanks!
It'll be ok to leave it in there.
Hi Mike, I followed your instructions and I am very happy with my results. I purchased the Armor AR350 seal, stainless steel sprayer, the rollers, and even the surface attachment for my power washer. My stamped concrete patio looks even better than when it was originally installed. I do have a question. In the video you recommended sprayer the xylene cleaning agent back into the Armor AR350 solvent drum. Z Helene is not available in Delaware, the replacement is Klein Strip painter’s Solvent. Can the painter’s solvent also be sprayed back into the AR350 solvent?
I wouldn't. just get another container you can dispose. if the solvent in the sealer matches the cleaning solvent all he's doing is diluting it a little but if you use a different solvent you can ruin the formulation and it might not work next time.
Thanks I may be able to do this. Great and thorough
great video my drive in the uk is flaking whats the best way to strip it please
Can you tell me what size tip you are using? I have the Chapin Extreme sprayer and when applying Foundation Armor I dont get an even fan. The ends come out as a slight stream which is definatly not good for the second coat. Thanks in advance.
Hi Mike..I just recently sealed a driveway with solvent-based wet look sealer after cleaning the entire drive which was previously sealed. As soon as I sprayed the sealer on my helper started to backroll and the sealer immediately became stringy no matter what type of roller I used. Luckily I did the entire driveway without having to backroll. In your video, your helper has no problem backrolling the entire patio..Even though the drive came out great what could have happened for future reference? Thanks, Mike
Great video Mike. Thanks for posting.
any worries about getting some on that vinyl siding?
Great video, Mike. thank you for sharing your expertise. Here is what I have happening. I have cleaned my stamped concrete and was totally amazed, it hasn't looked that good since it was poured. Now my question is, I have a pink sidewalk and patio which was suppose to have a dark brown release on it but I swear that our people forgot that part (it was pink from day one). This was poured about 1994. I was wondering if I could stain the concrete with a brown before sealing it to try and get rid of some of its pinkness. It is worn and tired and you can see a lot of the pebbles at the surface now. How would you suggest that I proceed? I purchased the sealer you recommended and am excited to move forward however I don't want to mess things up. If you think I can stain it what would you recommend?
Sue, check out this sealer - it has a brown tint to it, maybe it's what you're looking for: www.foundationarmor.com/agbrown
This company also has other tinted sealers you can use to color (re-color) your concrete.
@@MikeDayConcrete , which roller would you use , if only roller and not with spray.?
Hey Mike, great video. I plan on resealing my stamped concrete around my pool this summer for the first time. I was wondering, I have been told to add a grip to the sealer to help with the slippery conditions when wet around the pool. Is there a grip additive you would recommend? Also, can a sealer that has a grip additive still be sprayed on or will it gunk up in the sprayer? Thanks so much.
Foundationarmor.com has grip additive. And it's easier to roll it on, yes.
Do you use anything to prevent slipping..we normally use shark grip which you can pour in the pump sprayer as well.
Sometimes we do. Foundation Armor has their own product like Shark grip.
Awesome,thank you, this certainly helps.
I think you said on the roller you use a 3/8 inch nap roller. Do you find that it sheds into the sealer or are they pretty much fine I've always used a foam roller thank you
Very informative. By a pool, there is also caulking, do you replace that before or after sealing? Thank you in advance.
Great video learned alot
Awesome video...I notice you did not have a ventilator.
First of all, you did a fantastic job explaining and demonstrating the process. Thank you! I used that exact same sealer on our walkway last September. I rolled it on and initially it looked fantastic. Now it looks whitish in places and brittle in other places, but only in areas where the weather really hits it hard and also where we walk. Additionally Xylene is a precious commodity in the state of Maryland, I hoarded several gallons last year while it could be had. Now that it’s not available what other solvent might you suggest? I pressure washed it today and my plan was to go over most of it with a roller and xylene and try to reconstitute it and then decide if I should reseal it with more product. I have a feeling I may have put it down a bit too thick. Any suggestions?
Yea, Xylene is the best for thinning it and trying to remove the whiteish areas. You can try Acetone or Laquer thinner also. If it's too thick and needs to be removed you can check out this sealer remover: ua-cam.com/video/66QLH1pMfjY/v-deo.html
Great video! Is there any concern with overspray on vinyl siding? Is the non-slip additive effective when spraying it on or does it clog the nozzle?
Awesome video!
So it needs maintenance. Compound floor tile vs stamped concrete. What are thier differences.also which one is less to maintain
Can I use pain thinner instead of the Xylene
If I add Sharkgrip, should I add it to both coats or just top coat? Also I thought your supposed to wait 24hrs per foundationarmor instructions before adding second coat? Thanks!
Hi! How do you clean up the sprayer that’s used to spray water based sealer?
Great video....thanks for taking the time to explain step by step.
Glad it was helpful!
Can I use a garden sprayer (cheap throwaway) for my second coat? I rolled my first coat but I want to get the creases well covered.
Great Video, thanks. What’s the name of that disc cleaner which you attached to the Pressure Washer?
It's right here: amzn.to/38hwuhU
I was also thinking about wet sandblasting to get the paint up. Do you think running the blasting media through the surface cleaner attachment is a good idea?
Love your videos
Question do you have to cover up the sanding or windows from spray? And if you get some on windows or siding how do you remove? Thanks Marv from San Diego
I'd cover it if you're worried about getting some spray on it, I've done this for years so I'm good at not getting any on it.
Great video by the way Mike. What would you recommend for stripping concrete pavers that were sealed and painted over the years. I used xylene based products and I would like to take it down to the original paver and then just seal it. Any techniques would be helpful. Thanks.
Is it okay if I use Xylene all over the concrete patio and then do sealer afterwards?
My stamped patio is 5 years old now and has never been resealed.
Do u have a link for all the tools equipment you used
Do u recommend radon sealer or foundation armor sealer I’ve seen u use both. I was just wanting ur preference on best sealer Thanks
This was really a great video. Very informative! Thanks so much.
Do u use any soaps or chechicals to help clean it faster?
Applied sealer last year and it's already looking really faded, some slight chalking. Should I just try xylene only?
Great video. What if you want to spray a stamped concrete sidewalk surrounded by artificial grass? Do you need to cover it to protect from overt spray or just avoid it as best as possible?
Not sure what it would do to artificial grass but someone can be holding a piece of cardboard along the edge while you spray to block any over spray.
We had a stamped concrete walkway installed almost 4 years ago. Unfortunately we did not reseal it and there are several spots where the color is turned to almost a white color and overall color has faded. The installer used a medium brown release when he did our walkway, but does the release get mixed in with the sealer to give it the brown color again or is just the sealer needed? Our installer also told me to never buy any other sealer products other than the type he used on the job and from the same company, no other companies.
Great video Mike! Should I have any concerns about leaving the solvent based sealer in the metal sprayer while I wait four hours or so for the first coat to dry? Wouldn't it be eating away at the sprayer's rubber seals over that waiting period? Thanks again.
If it's the sprayer like mine it's no problem, the seals are made for it. If it's a cheaper sprayer, you'll want to clean it out in between coatings.
@@MikeDayConcrete Thanks Mike. I think they raised the price of the Chapin International sprayer you were using to over $200. I'm planning on buying the same brand 1949 red one which is one step down for about $120. Hoping those seals are as good.
Also, is there a good substitute for Xylene? Apparently it's outlawed here in California. Thanks.
@@MikeDayConcrete Xylene is outlawed in California. Do you know of anything else (legal in CA) that could be used in place of the Xylene you showed in your video?
I have everything else you described in this video that is needed for my backyard concrete reseal job. Thanks.
@@mrb552 He said you can use acetone in a previous reply
@@lskutches Thanks for sharing that. I'm about to proceed with doing the work and didn't see that comment earlier. 🙂
What pressure are you using on that spinner tool to clean that patio?