How To Clean And Re-Seal A Stamped Concrete Patio | Everything You Need To Know
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How to clean and re-seal your stamped concrete patio. This video is a complete tutorial on how to clean your concrete before re-sealing, what's the best sealer to use for stamped concrete, and how to apply the stamped concrete sealer.
I start by showing you the best pressure washer attachment to use to clean concrete with. Then I show you how to clean your stamped concrete.
After the concrete is clean and dry, I talk about the best way to apply the sealer and the best sealer to use for your concrete to make the colors pop and to protect the concrete.
I am using Foundation Armor's AR 350 solvent acrylic concrete sealer to seal this stamped concrete patio. This is a matte look sealer, they have a high gloss sealer AR 500 if you want that look.
I did my best to answer all you questions you might have about cleaning and re-sealing stamped concrete. If you have any other questions, leave them in the comments and I'll try to answer them for you.
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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!
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!
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 teacher, I paid attention all the way through...
Thank you!
Great information, and it is also great to see your daughter working side by side with you, great family bonding.
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!
The best vidoe ever on how to clean & seal your stamp concrete.
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.
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?
Thank you Mike for a very great training video for resealing my patio stamped cement.
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 video is top tier quality. Much appreciated thanks!
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.
This was a great DIY video, helped me do my own stamped concrete patio and worked great. Thanks Mike!
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 👍
I like what you do keep it up.
This is the most detailed and professionally done video on the subject. Thanks for the time and effort (including your beautiful helper) to explain everything to newbies like us. Appreciated.
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.
Love it...its beautiful!! I would have to stain and seal the wood around porch too...but this is very nice ❤
This was beyond helpful. Thank you Mike, you da man!
Thank you for your easy to follow tutorial video.
Nice job and instruction. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video....thanks for taking the time to explain step by step.
Glad it was helpful!
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!
Thanks I may be able to do this. Great and thorough
Awesome explanation!!!! One question, what kind of roller is that ? Name ?
Great video Mike. Thanks for posting.
Awesome video, thank you so much.
Thank you!
Thank you for the video and tips!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome,thank you, this certainly helps.
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?
Amazing. Thank you so much. Great information.
Thank you. Great, very informative.
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.
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
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.
Outstanding video. So thorough and easy to follow. Question: With stamped cobblestone colored concrete patio/driveway, what PSI is appropriate when doing cleaning?
Excellent video..thank you
Glad you liked it!
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.
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!!
Videos are to the point.
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.
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
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)
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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Nice job Mike
What about your over spray on vinyl does the solution damage siding
Thanks for the video. Are you using the nozzle that comes with the sprayer?
is over spray a concern on the wood posts and siding?
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 😞
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!
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.)
Great video learned alot
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.
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?
I have the Chapin 1949 sprayer and wondering which tip you use? Mine has 1/2 gpm and 1 gpm. Thanks
One hell of a sprayer that😄👍
This was really a great video. Very informative! Thanks so much.
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?
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
This is a very helpful video, thx
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?
Awesome video...I notice you did not have a ventilator.
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
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.
Very informative. By a pool, there is also caulking, do you replace that before or after sealing? Thank you in advance.
Awesome video!
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.
Hi Mike! Curious about thoughts to only pressure wash vs. using simple green too?
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?
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.?
Love your videos
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.
Great Video, thanks. What’s the name of that disc cleaner which you attached to the Pressure Washer?
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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.
Shouldn't u mask/block off adjacent surfaces (posts, siding, block wall, etc) to prevent overspray/staining?
So it needs maintenance. Compound floor tile vs stamped concrete. What are thier differences.also which one is less to maintain
so you start off with a "dry" 18" roller, correct?
We had stamped concrete installed October 18th last year. My husband used a snow blower on the sidewalk and I noticed black streaks maybe from the rubber wheels. How do I clean those off before I reseal it? I wanted to put a sealer that doesn't make it slippery because when it's wet, and especially in the snow, it becomes dangerous.
Thanks
Do u have a link for all the tools equipment you used
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.
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.
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.
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!
Shouldn't you cover the siding with plastic?
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.
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.
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
Why do I need Xylene to clean the sprayer when the product I'm putting down is acrylic-based. Won't soap and water clean the sprayer?
Can I use pain thinner instead of the Xylene
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!
Can I do this without a sprayer and get good results. I was thinking of just using a roller
great video my drive in the uk is flaking whats the best way to strip it please
I would think that the pressure washer will remove and lift off not only the remaining protective coat, but also the coloration on top of the concrete.
Great Video Mike, and one quick question here in California it's band to purchase Xylene. What else could I use to clean my sprayer and check my floors?
You can use Acetone, it just dries faster than Xylene.
@@MikeDayConcrete Hi Mike. Is there any problem with spraying the acetone (after sprayer cleaning) back into the Foundation Armor Sealant container like you suggested in your video with the Xylene? Thanks.
Mike, according to Foundation Amor re-coat time is 24 hours...you indicate 1-4 hours. Advice?
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?
how much would this cost for my small pool deck do you think?