Solid Color Stains & Sealers

How many coats of solid color stain/sealer are recommended?

Two coats are always recommended, applying the second coat perpendicular to the first coat.

What is the best solid color sealer for driving surfaces?

H&C Concrete Sealer Solid Color Solvent-Based Sealer will perform the best for vehicular traffic.

I live in OTC/LADCO states, what is my recommended solid color compliant sealer?

You have a couple options if you want to achieve the solid color look.  You can use H&C Concrete Sealer Solid Color Solvent-Based or H&C Concrete Stain Solid Color Water-Based.

What causes bubbling of a sealer or stain, and what can I do to prevent and/or repair it?

1. In most cases moisture is the cause of bubbling of a solid color concrete stain or sealer.  Always allow 24 hours of dry weather after rain before application.

2.  Sometimes over application of solvent-based products can cause bubbling as well.  Two thin coats are ideal versus one thick coat.

3.  If the concrete is too hot at the time of application this can cause bubbling too.  Do not apply if the surface temperature is over 100°F.

How do I solve the bubble issue?

For solvent based products, sand with a medium grit paper to knock down the bubbles (do not clean off sanding dust) then roll out a thin coat of xylene to re-wet the material. For water based products, sand using a medium grip (clean off sanding dust) then apply a new coat to cover the damaged areas.