I found this very informative and correct. As a pressure cleaning business owner in Australia, this is something i do fairly often. There are 2 things in the pressure washing side of things that you could improve on, though: 1. Use a turbo nozzle to clean out the cut joints and around the edges of the concrete surface. 2. Use a surface cleaner rather than a buffer. The surface cleaner will remove any lines from using a lance, but also will give a move evened appearance. One thing on the sealing side of things: 1. If you are solo, then you can use just rollers with trays as your application method. It's not as good, but it can be done if you have no one else to help you. Aside from that, this was a very good explanation. 👍
We appreciate the feedback!!! Thanks for tuning in from halfway across the globe! The part about the buffer is only for those who don't have access to a power washer. We feel that a buffer is better than just using a hose and a brush. Some sealers can be dip & rolled out of a pan, but the one in this video really needs to be sprayed. If someone is doing this solo, we recommend apply the sealer when the slab is out of direct sun light. In that case, one person can spray & back roll with success. Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV👍
Thank you, Thank you. I put pavers all around my house but I did not know about leaf stains or how to clean them. All the other websites and videos talked about their “secret ingredient” which I found out was bleach. Your video was simple and to the point and really worked well on all the pavers. Thank you.
Liquid chlorine is Sodium Hypochlorite, it is also referred to as "SH" you want to get a 12.5% concentrate but id recommend only applying up to 4% diluted with water., or use an xjet if you have a pressure washer. Too strong can be bad for some surfaces, and you'll be wasting more liquid for the same result.
@@DecoCreteTVwould using this product stop my driveway/porch from dusting? I can use my leaf blower on them every day and blow a lot of concrete dust. I’m not sure if I have to use a densifier or if sealing it could work to stop it.
@@masoquistaeo D-Shield may help the problem a little bit, but I doubt that it would do a whole lot for you in the long term. Some kind of film-forming sealer, like D-One, would be better in this case. A densifier would be the best chance you have of completely stopping this.
Hi Jeff, thank you for the useful video! I have a question. You referenced cleaning off the excess film if you get too much on. What is the best method for cleaning that white film off after you coat it?
D-shield will repel oil for a certain amount of time, but if left there long enough it will find its way through. The best thing is to clean up oil spills right away.
Great video, and I've watched A LOT! Best one for sure. I am going to use this on my sidewalk which is 25ft x 4.2ft. Do you recommend a tool to apply the product? A push broom? Will it damage the push broom?
A roller like used in the video works just fine. If you want to use a broom I would use something like this: www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/brooms-brushes/silver-flagged-floor-broom It will not damage the broom but you will want to clean it with water afterwards.
There's a pretty big range for Revival. Depending on the size of the job, and if any sealer needs to be removed or other prep work/repairs outside the normal power wash. Also, stamped concrete would cost more because you'll have to add antiquing and come back the next day to seal. In our area, Revival on broomed concrete would range from $2.00-$5.00 per sq/ft and stamped would be more in the $5.00-$10.00 range. Helpfully this helps. Thanks for Watching Deco-Crete TV!!!
Are you supposed to see roller or brush marks when the paint is dry? I think my drive way looks terrible because all I just had it painted and I see roller marks and brush marks on the entire drive way. I don't think I should be seeing that, am I right?
Was it paint or concrete sealer? We never recommend "painting" concrete driveways. If it was concrete sealer, it would depend on what kind of sealer was used. A sealer like the one in this video shouldn't leave any roller marks if applied correctly. A film forming sealer would have the potential of that happening. If it was paint, roller marks are common, but they do seem to fade over time. Thanks for watching!!!
I recently sealed my concrete and noticed it is rather slick I worry about the kids falling is there a product I could add and do a third coat to my already sealed driveway
Great Video! Will be using this guide to do my driveway. What do you suggest be used with the D-Shield when it comes to non professional grade Sprayer, those one time use ones or plastic options from your local hardware stores. I don't see a good reason to purchase an expensive one for a one time use. Thank you!
Correct! The only benefit to you buying the expensive sprayer is that it would speed up the process. Here is the one we recommend www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/sprayers/chapin-surespray-sprayer Thanks for watching!
D-Shield will help your concrete resist rust stains, but they can still happen if the rust sits on the concrete long enough. We do have a rust remover made for concrete. It works really well on newer stains, but it can be tough to remove 100% of stains that have been there for a while. Keeping your concrete sealed and cleaning the stains as soon as you notice them is the best way to deal with rust. Also, if the rust is coming from a piece of metal furniture or something like that, you might consider switching it out for something plastic to keep new stains from forming. I'll leave a link to our rust remover product below. Thanks for watching!!!! www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/concrete-cleaners-waxes/rust-remover
I pressure wash every year. Will this process last longer? I have lived in my house 25+ years and the concrete is getting rough from the yearly washing. Yeah, I do a DEEP wash.
Thanks for the comment!! D-Shield should be reapplied once you notice water starting to soke into the slab again when it rains. This is generally every 5-7 years, but I wouldn't get to hung up on an exact amount of time on a calendrer and just let the concrete tell you when it needs sealed. Thanks for watching!!!
Thanks for the comment!!! We would not recommend painting on top of any concrete sealer because the paint won't bond very well to the sealer. That doesn't mean you can't, the paint just won't last very long. If your concrete is currently unsealed and you want to change the color, we would recommend our product Revival. It will completely re-color the slab, and it is the sealer. So after two coats, the job is done! I'll leave a link to the page on our website so you can take a look at it. Thanks for watching!!! www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/sealers-coatings-stains/deco-crete-revival-pro-stain-set
We have a concrete slab the use to be a garage floor before the garage burnt down. It is now the approach to our new garage. It is a smooth finish and has not handled the winter well. What would you recommend we put down.
Why does the tech sheet for D-Shield show the solids as "n/a"? Is it a different type of product where that doesn't apply? Was trying to compare it to some other products.
Hi there, thanks for this. I tried to run D-Sheild through a craftsmen battery powered sprayer and it kept gumming up the sprayer. Does that Chapin sprayer ever get gummed up or has it been able to spray consistently for a long time? Or could my tip have not let enough sealing out?
Thanks for the comment! D-Shield can gum up spryer tips over time if you don't keep them cleaned out. It's a pretty thin sealer and normally sprays really nice, but if some gets left in the tip, it will plug it up. No sprayers are perfect and they will all need some maintenance over time, but the Chapin sprayers have always worked the best for us. The first thing I would do is try spraying water through that sprayer you're using, just to see how it's working. If it can't spray a good mist with water, then I would try to a new tip or maybe a different sprayer. If the sprayer is working properly, you should be able to spray D-Shield for the entire job without messing with the tip. Just make sure to run plenty of water through it immediately after you're done to clean out hose & tip. Hopefully this helps! Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV!!!
Around what would you charge for a concrete driveway about that size and what are the materials needed (how many) and what are their respective prices? I'm wondering because I was thinking about doing a job like this for a customer of my own and I don't want to undercharge. The only difference with this job and their job is the size of the driveway. The customer has a smaller driveway, but as a handyman I'm trying to figure out pricing for a job like this from start to finish. Also what is the time it takes to get a job like this done? (subbing to your channel as well.) I hope to get more insight from your video's.
Thanks for the comment! Pricing for sealing a concrete driveway will verry quite a bit depending on what area of the country you live in and even from city to city. The size of the job will also affect the sq/ft price, and you'll have to charge more if there are any repairs involved. Most of the cost involved in a job like this is the labor and if you have to rent any equipment. The sealer we used in this video will cover approximately 1,500-2,000 sq/ft per 5 gallon pail. The cost of the sealer is around $175.00 per pail. A good starting point would be somewhere around $2.00 per sq/ft for the completed job, but you'll have to adjust for you're area and the size of the job. Hopefully this helps! Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV!!!!
I liked your video but you went kind of fast at the beginning when you mentioned about concrete that's still curing. I had my new driveway poured yesterday. My contractor advised 28 day cute time. When would I be able to seal?
We recommend a minimum of 3,000psi. The GPM isn't as big of deal, it'll just speed things up if you have a higher GPM. Thanks for watching & commenting!!!!
Hello, I just sealed my concrete driveway through a company, and after their finished job, start to rain badly, I should to be concerned, how I know the seal will be ruined or destroyed? Your response will be more than appreciated. Thank you!
I've used rust off by goof off in the past and it takes the rust off but leave a pitch white spot under it not matching the rest of the concrete, will your rust remover do the same? Thanks in advance.
@@DecoCreteTV Thanks i'm contemplating buying your dshield product and adding driveway sealing as an upsell to my current business. No mixing involved just pour into pump sprayer and have someone brush it behind you as you go?
I would think the clean to seal time is dependent on how the concrete dries after washing. Isn't that dependent on outside temperature and humidity? I live on the Tx gulf coast. On a humid day, I can put water on my driveway and it's still visibly wet a few days later. I think for this to work for me best is to wait for a cold front to blow through and drop the humidity down a lot.
Thanks for the comment! You should seal concrete driveways every 4-5 years to keep them protected from the weather and looking good. Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV!!!
I found this very informative and correct. As a pressure cleaning business owner in Australia, this is something i do fairly often.
There are 2 things in the pressure washing side of things that you could improve on, though:
1. Use a turbo nozzle to clean out the cut joints and around the edges of the concrete surface.
2. Use a surface cleaner rather than a buffer. The surface cleaner will remove any lines from using a lance, but also will give a move evened appearance.
One thing on the sealing side of things:
1. If you are solo, then you can use just rollers with trays as your application method. It's not as good, but it can be done if you have no one else to help you.
Aside from that, this was a very good explanation. 👍
We appreciate the feedback!!! Thanks for tuning in from halfway across the globe!
The part about the buffer is only for those who don't have access to a power washer. We feel that a buffer is better than just using a hose and a brush.
Some sealers can be dip & rolled out of a pan, but the one in this video really needs to be sprayed. If someone is doing this solo, we recommend apply the sealer when the slab is out of direct sun light. In that case, one person can spray & back roll with success.
Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV👍
Thank you, Thank you. I put pavers all around my house but I did not know about leaf stains or how to clean them. All the other websites and videos talked about their “secret ingredient” which I found out was bleach. Your video was simple and to the point and really worked well on all the pavers. Thank you.
Glad to help! Thanks for watching Joe
Liquid chlorine is Sodium Hypochlorite, it is also referred to as "SH" you want to get a 12.5% concentrate but id recommend only applying up to 4% diluted with water., or use an xjet if you have a pressure washer. Too strong can be bad for some surfaces, and you'll be wasting more liquid for the same result.
Great video! Short and to the point by someone who obviously knows what they're talking about. Much appreciated!!!
Glad it was helpful John! Thanks for watching!
@@DecoCreteTVwould using this product stop my driveway/porch from dusting? I can use my leaf blower on them every day and blow a lot of concrete dust. I’m not sure if I have to use a densifier or if sealing it could work to stop it.
@@masoquistaeo D-Shield may help the problem a little bit, but I doubt that it would do a whole lot for you in the long term. Some kind of film-forming sealer, like D-One, would be better in this case. A densifier would be the best chance you have of completely stopping this.
@@DecoCreteTV appreciate you taking time to answer. I also appreciate that you didn’t just try to sell me a service 😂😂
Dear Jeff: Outstanding video. Thank you for the education. Keep these coming.
Thanks Stephen!! More to come👍
Dear Stephen I want to have a relationship with u
Great video. Not a waste of time...every bit useful tyvm
very good no-nonsense video.
Lots of great info here. Thanks very much.
Best video on the subject
Thanks for watching zetis!
Thanks for a great video! How long should new concrete cure before sealing?
minimum 30 days. Thanks for watching!
Hi Jeff, thank you for the useful video! I have a question. You referenced cleaning off the excess film if you get too much on. What is the best method for cleaning that white film off after you coat it?
After it is dry, run over it with a pressure washer, this will clean off the excess white film! Thanks for watching Isaiah!
Good video and info! 😆👍
Great video. Very detailed on the important parts. How well does this help to prevent oil from staining the driveway?
D-shield will repel oil for a certain amount of time, but if left there long enough it will find its way through. The best thing is to clean up oil spills right away.
@@DecoCreteTV thanks for the response
Is there a type of caulk that can be put in the sawcuts that will keep it playable and keep the dirt out ?!?
Yes sir! www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/repair-prep-products/sikaflex-1a
Great video, and I've watched A LOT! Best one for sure. I am going to use this on my sidewalk which is 25ft x 4.2ft. Do you recommend a tool to apply the product? A push broom? Will it damage the push broom?
A roller like used in the video works just fine. If you want to use a broom I would use something like this: www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/brooms-brushes/silver-flagged-floor-broom
It will not damage the broom but you will want to clean it with water afterwards.
What would y’all pay or charge for this job? I read the standard varies from $0.75 to $2.00 for a concrete driveway
There's a pretty big range for Revival. Depending on the size of the job, and if any sealer needs to be removed or other prep work/repairs outside the normal power wash. Also, stamped concrete would cost more because you'll have to add antiquing and come back the next day to seal. In our area, Revival on broomed concrete would range from $2.00-$5.00 per sq/ft and stamped would be more in the $5.00-$10.00 range. Helpfully this helps. Thanks for Watching Deco-Crete TV!!!
Are you supposed to see roller or brush marks when the paint is dry? I think my drive way looks terrible because all I just had it painted and I see roller marks and brush marks on the entire drive way. I don't think I should be seeing that, am I right?
Was it paint or concrete sealer? We never recommend "painting" concrete driveways. If it was concrete sealer, it would depend on what kind of sealer was used. A sealer like the one in this video shouldn't leave any roller marks if applied correctly. A film forming sealer would have the potential of that happening. If it was paint, roller marks are common, but they do seem to fade over time. Thanks for watching!!!
I recently sealed my concrete and noticed it is rather slick I worry about the kids falling is there a product I could add and do a third coat to my already sealed driveway
Deco-Grip works great with topical sealers to add slip resistance! www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/sealer-additives/deco-grip
Great Video! Will be using this guide to do my driveway. What do you suggest be used with the D-Shield when it comes to non professional grade Sprayer, those one time use ones or plastic options from your local hardware stores. I don't see a good reason to purchase an expensive one for a one time use. Thank you!
Correct! The only benefit to you buying the expensive sprayer is that it would speed up the process. Here is the one we recommend www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/sprayers/chapin-surespray-sprayer Thanks for watching!
@@DecoCreteTV perfect thank you!
Hey how does this do against rust? And how do you treat rust?
D-Shield will help your concrete resist rust stains, but they can still happen if the rust sits on the concrete long enough. We do have a rust remover made for concrete. It works really well on newer stains, but it can be tough to remove 100% of stains that have been there for a while. Keeping your concrete sealed and cleaning the stains as soon as you notice them is the best way to deal with rust. Also, if the rust is coming from a piece of metal furniture or something like that, you might consider switching it out for something plastic to keep new stains from forming. I'll leave a link to our rust remover product below. Thanks for watching!!!!
www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/concrete-cleaners-waxes/rust-remover
About how long Can I expect D-Shield to last with normal driveway use?
in most cases, 4-5 years
I pressure wash every year. Will this process last longer? I have lived in my house 25+ years and the concrete is getting rough from the yearly washing. Yeah, I do a DEEP wash.
D-Shield will resist stains and mildew growth which will definitely make your cleanings last longer!
How often do you have to seal it? Every year? Every 5 years?
Thanks for the comment!! D-Shield should be reapplied once you notice water starting to soke into the slab again when it rains. This is generally every 5-7 years, but I wouldn't get to hung up on an exact amount of time on a calendrer and just let the concrete tell you when it needs sealed. Thanks for watching!!!
Thank you for the video. I have a sloped driveway that can run my car into a dangerous ditch. Does this sealant make the driveway slippery?
D-Shield does not leave a film on the surface and will not make the surface any more slippery than it already is. Thanks for watching!
Does this prevent tire marks?
It won't permanently prevent tire marks, but it will help reduce them. We recommend recoating every 4 years. Thanks for watching!
Best video yet. 👍
Can I paint after sealing?
Thanks for the comment!!! We would not recommend painting on top of any concrete sealer because the paint won't bond very well to the sealer. That doesn't mean you can't, the paint just won't last very long. If your concrete is currently unsealed and you want to change the color, we would recommend our product Revival. It will completely re-color the slab, and it is the sealer. So after two coats, the job is done! I'll leave a link to the page on our website so you can take a look at it. Thanks for watching!!! www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/sealers-coatings-stains/deco-crete-revival-pro-stain-set
We have a concrete slab the use to be a garage floor before the garage burnt down. It is now the approach to our new garage. It is a smooth finish and has not handled the winter well. What would you recommend we put down.
For smooth finish we recommend d-shield clear: www.deco-cretesupply.com/products/water-based-sealers/d-shield-clear
Is this permanent or requires re-application? If so, how often? Asking for a Midwest environment.
Normally your would re-apply every 5 to 7 years. Once the water starts soaking in again, its time to reseal.
Why does the tech sheet for D-Shield show the solids as "n/a"? Is it a different type of product where that doesn't apply? Was trying to compare it to some other products.
dshield is a penetrating water repellant and the active ingredients don't necessarily show up as "solids content"
Hi there, thanks for this. I tried to run D-Sheild through a craftsmen battery powered sprayer and it kept gumming up the sprayer. Does that Chapin sprayer ever get gummed up or has it been able to spray consistently for a long time? Or could my tip have not let enough sealing out?
Thanks for the comment! D-Shield can gum up spryer tips over time if you don't keep them cleaned out. It's a pretty thin sealer and normally sprays really nice, but if some gets left in the tip, it will plug it up. No sprayers are perfect and they will all need some maintenance over time, but the Chapin sprayers have always worked the best for us. The first thing I would do is try spraying water through that sprayer you're using, just to see how it's working. If it can't spray a good mist with water, then I would try to a new tip or maybe a different sprayer. If the sprayer is working properly, you should be able to spray D-Shield for the entire job without messing with the tip. Just make sure to run plenty of water through it immediately after you're done to clean out hose & tip. Hopefully this helps! Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV!!!
Around what would you charge for a concrete driveway about that size and what are the materials needed (how many) and what are their respective prices? I'm wondering because I was thinking about doing a job like this for a customer of my own and I don't want to undercharge. The only difference with this job and their job is the size of the driveway. The customer has a smaller driveway, but as a handyman I'm trying to figure out pricing for a job like this from start to finish. Also what is the time it takes to get a job like this done? (subbing to your channel as well.) I hope to get more insight from your video's.
Thanks for the comment! Pricing for sealing a concrete driveway will verry quite a bit depending on what area of the country you live in and even from city to city. The size of the job will also affect the sq/ft price, and you'll have to charge more if there are any repairs involved. Most of the cost involved in a job like this is the labor and if you have to rent any equipment. The sealer we used in this video will cover approximately 1,500-2,000 sq/ft per 5 gallon pail. The cost of the sealer is around $175.00 per pail. A good starting point would be somewhere around $2.00 per sq/ft for the completed job, but you'll have to adjust for you're area and the size of the job. Hopefully this helps! Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV!!!!
I liked your video but you went kind of fast at the beginning when you mentioned about concrete that's still curing. I had my new driveway poured yesterday. My contractor advised 28 day cute time. When would I be able to seal?
28 days is the industry standard. Always test with water before sealing just to make sure!
Great comprehensive video on how seal concrete
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Erick👍
These concrete driveway sealers, do they protect in high heat areas like Arizona, New Mexico, California?
Yes they do!
What are the recommendations for psi and gpm if I were to buy a pressure washer ?
We recommend a minimum of 3,000psi. The GPM isn't as big of deal, it'll just speed things up if you have a higher GPM. Thanks for watching & commenting!!!!
Hello, I just sealed my concrete driveway through a company, and after their finished job, start to rain badly, I should to be concerned, how I know the seal will be ruined or destroyed?
Your response will be more than appreciated.
Thank you!
rain damage on sealer would be highly visible. if everything looks good, I wouldn't worry
Hello how much to do tha for a costumbre?
I've used rust off by goof off in the past and it takes the rust off but leave a pitch white spot under it not matching the rest of the concrete, will your rust remover do the same? Thanks in advance.
No sir the rust remover works great for just removing the rust. Check out our video showing it work: ua-cam.com/video/A72HnvFZ-xM/v-deo.html
@@DecoCreteTV Thanks i'm contemplating buying your dshield product and adding driveway sealing as an upsell to my current business. No mixing involved just pour into pump sprayer and have someone brush it behind you as you go?
@@crossexteriorcleaningllc7512 yes sir, the way it is shown in the video, no puddling!
I would think the clean to seal time is dependent on how the concrete dries after washing. Isn't that dependent on outside temperature and humidity? I live on the Tx gulf coast. On a humid day, I can put water on my driveway and it's still visibly wet a few days later. I think for this to work for me best is to wait for a cold front to blow through and drop the humidity down a lot.
The concrete needs to be completely visibly dry and so if that takes 3 days, that is what it needs. It should not be applied under 50F.
How to flash out the cleaner from concrete capillary and gaps? Just pressure washer I think it can't. Using a Vacuum is ok? Thanks, Louis
Vacuum will work too! thanks for watching!
How frequently should you reseal a concrete driveway?
Thanks for the comment! You should seal concrete driveways every 4-5 years to keep them protected from the weather and looking good. Thanks for watching Deco-Crete TV!!!
thanks for the video, but i’m dying inside to see the muddy boots and the guy not rinsing them clean.
good eye, though it is dried concrete, no worries!
make your live easier and prevent stripes with the pressure washer and use a surface cleaner.😉
Thanks for the advice!!!