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Have you ever walked past a home with discolored concrete in the driveway? It’s lighter here and darker there, creating a blotchy effect that you know couldn’t have been intentional. Looking at the chaotic design, you can’t help but wonder what went wrong,… and how you can avoid making a similar mistake with your own concrete projects in the future. Concrete discoloration is not a rare event Laying concrete isn’t an exact science, and there are a variety of factors that can contribute to concrete discoloration from the very beginning. These factors include: Variability in concrete mixtures The use of…
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Sealer Application
How Do I Know If My Concrete Is Ready for a Penetrating Sealer?
Introducing the WATER DROPLET TEST The “water droplet test” is the industry standard for discerning if your concrete is ready for a penetrating sealer. We teach this simple method to distributors, contractors, and homeowners so they can visually identify the status of their concrete seal. Here’s the step-by-step application: STEP #1: Apply a water droplet to your concrete. When you want to know if your concrete needs a penetrating sealer, apply a small droplet of water to your concrete as seen here: STEP #2: Watch and wait. See if the water beads up, or if it absorbs into the…
Sealer Maintenance
You’ve got that nice, beautiful, lustrous concrete floor now protected by a W. R. Meadows curing and sealing compound, but how do you maintain that look? Here’s some tips on proper floor maintenance after the application of our product. The following steps are recommended for proper maintenance of W. R. MEADOWS curing and sealing compounds and concrete sealers. Routine dust mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, etc. This will help remove any dust, dirt, grit, etc., which can dull the appearance of the concrete sealer if left on the surface. Routine damp-mopping with a commercially available, MILD cleaner.* Avoid cleaners that contain ammonia, harsh chemicals,…
Take Our New Course at Hanley Wood University
We’re proud to partner with our friends at Hanley Wood University to offer an online continuing education course. The online course earns continuing education from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), but is also a great way for contractors to learn more about current construction practices. The course offered is Concrete Basics: Curing and Sealing. The course feature slides, voiceovers, and detailed information about this subject. At the end of the course, there is a short quiz to take. For architects, you will receive continuing education learning units from AIA. This is a fast and easy way to earn and learn!…