Introduction and Tools/Materials Overview
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HOW TO RESTORE CONCRETE SEALER. Restoring faded colored concrete. Sealing stained concrete.
What happens here
The video introduces the project, which is to bring back the color and sheen to acid-stained concrete. The main product used is 'Solvent Seal 25' by INNOTECH. A list of necessary tools is displayed, including 4-inch and 9-inch naps and rollers, throw-away brushes and nap covers, a power washer, a small cut-in bucket, a 5-gallon bucket with a screen, and an extension pole. The presenter emphasizes that the concrete should have been thoroughly cleaned and etched with a 4000 PSI power washer with a rotating nozzle 3-4 days prior to application and be completely dry.
Goal: Understand the project goal and gather all necessary tools and materials.
Tools and materials
- 4-inch Naps & Rollers — Applying sealant to smaller areas and edges
- 5-Gallon Bucket & Screen — Holding sealant for roller application and removing excess product from the roller
- 9-inch Naps & Rollers — Applying sealant to larger flat concrete surfaces
- Extension Pole — Extending the reach of the roller for comfortable application on floors
- Power Washer — Pre-cleaning and etching the concrete surface
- Rotating Nozzle — Enhancing cleaning and etching effectiveness with the power washer
- Small Cut-in Bucket — Holding a small amount of sealant for brush application
- Solvent Seal 25 INNOTECH — The primary sealant for restoring color and adding gloss to concrete
- Throw-Away Brushes — Cutting in edges and intricate areas, discarded after use due to solvent-based product
- Throw-Away Nap Covers — Disposable covers for rollers when working with solvent-based sealants