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How to Seal Your Concrete Floor in 3 Easy Steps

10 November 2020

Tommy Franklin

A concrete floor is an integral part of your building. Concrete floors are strong and durable, and if properly taken care of, they can last as long as your building lasts with minimal repairs. However, due to a lot of abuse that your concrete floor receives from foot traffic, heavy vehicles, tools, among others, you need to seal and maintain the floor regularly. Hiring a professional contractor to seal all the cracks on the floor instead of doing it yourself is a wise move. Most concrete contractors will probably use the following steps.

1. Cleaning the Floor

The contractor will start by moving all the items that might be covering the floor. That will enable them to examine the extent of the cracks and develop a proper strategy of sealing, and the tools and materials to use for cracks and any other additional damage. 

Once they have moved the items, the contractor will sweep the floor to wipe out dust and any other substances that might have covered the cracks. That ensures the floor is clean enough, which makes it easy to apply the adhesive. Besides, it makes it easy to spot any other scratches on the floor. If there are any scratches, the contractor will grind the floor to remove the floor coating so that the new seal can bond with the floor. 

2. Identifying the Cracked Areas

After cleaning the floor, the contractor can quickly identify all the cracked areas of the floor. And depending on the extent of the cracks, the contractor might opt to fill the gaps before the sealing process starts. The contractor will choose the filling material to use based on the extent of the cracks. Then, they will level and smoothen the filled cracks to create a good surface for the sealing process. 

3. Sealing the Floor

The other step is to wait for a few minutes to allow the floor to dry up, and then the contractor will select the most suitable sealing material for the cracks. However, you might request the contractor to use a specific material to give your floor your desired look. But you should ensure that the material used is durable and easy to maintain.  

The sealing process will be easy since the contractor has already filled the cracks. However, they might use paint rollers to cover the different floor sections to ensure even coverage when working. After they finish working on your floor, you should allow the sealing material to dry overnight before stepping on the floor. 

One way to improve your house appearance and add its value is by sealing the cracks on the floor. However, this should only be correctly done by a professional contractor. So, if you identify any gaps in the floor, you should call in a professional contractor to seal the cracks before you compromise your building's structure.

For more information on concrete sealing, reach out to a local concrete contractor.

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