Can you use a sprayer to apply? I have a 100 year old house with a fieldstone foundation. When I purchased in 2006 it was already coated in a thick white covering that was peeling off and as a result there is lots of dust from the crumbling stone. I tried to cover it with a product I got from Home Depot that had to be brushed on. I had to use a large bristle brush and it was next to impossible as the stuff was so gloppy that as I brushed it on it would pull off what was already applied and it was difficult to get into the crevices. I also rolled it on to my damp concrete floor. It all started peeling off within a year. I need something that will seal my floors and foundation from the inside that can be sprayed on. SAMPLE - AFM SafeCoat, WaterShield Concrete & Masonry Sealers

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Can you use a sprayer to apply? I have a 100 year old house with a fieldstone foundation. When I purchased in 2006 it was already coated in a thick white covering that was peeling off and as a result there is lots of dust from the crumbling stone. I tried to cover it with a product I got from Home Depot that had to be brushed on. I had to use a large bristle brush and it was next to impossible as the stuff was so gloppy that as I brushed it on it would pull off what was already applied and it was difficult to get into the crevices. I also rolled it on to my damp concrete floor. It all started peeling off within a year. I need something that will seal my floors and foundation from the inside that can be sprayed on. SAMPLE - AFM SafeCoat, WaterShield Concrete & Masonry Sealers

Status: Open Feb 21, 2021 - 04:08 AM

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Feb 22, 2021 - 08:11 AM

Watershield can certainly be sprayed onto any porous masonry type surface, however, it won't work over painted or sealed surfaces because it cannot penetrate through the finish.If your paint is peeling nothing can be applied that will not just peel along with it at some point in time. Applying any surface sealer usually requires a clean, dry substrate that is adhered well. Otherwise it will not bond properly. It appears there is some serious prep work to be done first.