Guide to Cure and Seals

See Cure and Seals for information on individual products

Suggestions for cure and seals include, but are not limited to, the following:

This section describes acrylic cure and sealing compounds. If a dissipating, membrane-forming curing compound with no permanent finish is required, then refer to Curing Compounds section.
These cure and sealing compounds are typically used for commercial, industrial and residential concrete floor surfaces. The membrane-forming cure and sealing compound improves concrete hydration, protects concrete surfaces and enhances concrete appearance.
When used for curing, cure and sealing compounds should be applied to newly placed concrete surfaces immediately after finishing. Proper curing is the final and most important step in producing good concrete.
When used for seal-only, cure and sealing compounds should be applied to existing concrete surfaces after proper cleaning. Surfaces must be free of dirt, oil, grime and other contaminants.
Previously applied curing compounds and coatings must be removed prior to application of cure and sealing compounds for seal-only applications. Cleaning methods include shotblasting, sandblasting, high pressure water blasting and/or safe floor stripper.
Water-based cure and sealing compounds need thorough agitation before each use, but do not over agitate them or use high speed mixing equipment.
Always apply cure and sealing compounds uniformly at the specified rate (typically 200-400 ft²/gallon, 4.9-9.8 m²/liter). Two applications, installed at right angles to each other, provide uniform and consistent coverage.
Apply cure and sealing compounds with low pressure spray using a wide angle, flat, fan-type nozzle (approx. 15 psi, 0.1 MPa). A lambs wool roller is an acceptable alternative for small areas or restricted conditions.