SAMPLE - Green Building Supply, Penetrating Concrete Sealer Q&A

Question 1

Will GBS Penetrating Concrete Sealer work for polished concrete? Do you carry any caulk, sand, or silica substance that can be used to fill cracks in the concrete prior to applying GBS Penetrating Concrete Sealer?The concrete in the basement was recently ground to "salt and pepper" look and caulking from radon mitigation was removed with it. The radon levels went up from what they were before. There are various hairline cracks that I planned to grind clean and fill prior to applying the sealer. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 2

I need a sealer for a color stained and very smooth finish Concrete item.. which one do you recommend? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 3

Does the sealer deepen or "enhance" the color of the concrete? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 4

Can thinset be used over concrete that's sealed with the penetrating sealer? Would it interfere with the adhesion? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 5

Scratches in our cement bird bath allow bacteria and mold to grow on the surface. Will this product work since water is always in the bath? Is it safe for birds and other wildlife drinking? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 6

Will this be good to seal a cork floor in a bathroom so ringworm does not return? Also, Could it be used to coat a wood tub, would it be safe, and withstand being filled with water? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 7

Does the Green Building Supply, Penetrating Concrete Sealer darken the concrete at all? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 8

We have a concrete basement that is very dusty. I don't think it has been sealed previously. Will this product mitigate the dust? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 9

I am interested in sealing my mudroom floor which is made of unfinished bricks. I was wondering if your penetrating sealer would be an appropriate product: http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/All-Products/Paints-Coatings-Concrete-Masonry-Sealers/Green-Building-Supply-Penetrating-Concrete-Sealer The description mentions mostly exterior applications, so I wanted to double check regarding interior floor use. Also, would it be appropriate to use on a stoop directly outside of the mudroom door? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 10

I poured concrete to plug a hole into a ceramic planter pot which I wanted to use as a container pot for my water lilies. However, the pot has a slow leak which I want to seal. I read that this product cannot be used submerged in water, I am wondering if I can use it on the outside of the pot instead. Will it still be safe for my fish? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 11

Would this product Seal and waterproof tree branches. For my reptile enclosure? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 12

What is the sample size of this product? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 13

Can we use on concrete floor then put wood flooring or rug on it? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 14

I plan on installing USFloors Expressions Hand Scraped Spice with Quiet Walk. I have a concrete slab floor, house was built in 1982. Do I need to seal it with a sealer, or only if the Calcium Chloride test shows moisture? If you recommend a sealer, then which one of yours should I purchase? View answer

Asked 9 ´years ago

Question 15

My 4 inch concrete slab was power-troweled and had a smooth finish put on it. What is your best product to create a colored finish? Thanks. View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 16

Can you use inside the home. And can you roll it on rather than spray? Thanks View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 17

What kind of finish does this have on brick. Glossy or matte? For our interior 100+ year old brick wall we are looking for a matte finish. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 18

How do I get rid of white stuff out of my driveway it�s stamped colored concrete? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

I'm interested in receiving samples of your products. Is this possible? I have a microcement company in Miami, and we use sealers and polyurethane as the finishing coats for all of our projects. Please advise what would be the best recommended product from your product line up. View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 20

Where could I find a list of ingredients for this product? View answer

Asked 20 ´days ago

Question 21

I have a basement wall that is damp but at one time the wall was coated with a thin plaster and then painted. Over time the dampness of the concrete has caused portions of the wall to crumble. Must I remove the remaining plaster and paint before painting on a penetrating sealer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 22

Can this be used to seal a concrete garage floor? I'm looking for something non-toxic that will make the floor easier to clean and less susceptible to oil stains, stone dust from our road, etc. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 23

Can I apply this product on an unheated slab (inside)? Ambient and product temperature can be brought up to 70, but instant read thermometer shows 50 on the concrete itself. (Boiler for radiant heat is not yet installed). View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

We plan to seal a radiant slab that�s fully cured but not yet heated. It�s inside the house�so we can keep the ambient temp and product temp nice and warm (~70). The slab itself is reading 50 on an instant read thermometer. Is that warm enough to fully penetrate? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

How can a product be sold as safe and non-toxic if the label says to avoid breathing the vapor or mist? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 26

Does this sealer contain any Pfas or pfos chemicals? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 27

Before I sealed I used a 50/50 mix of bleach and water to clean dirt bird droppings etc. Can I still use this to clean the concrete after the sealer has cured completely? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 28

Post application to concrete floor and exposed brick, how do you then clean and maintain over the years? Is there any documentation on care and maintenance? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 29

I applied the micro etch to concrete that had been power troweled. Afterward I found a tiny pit in the concrete (1/32�). Will these pits be sealed up and flush with the top surface of the concrete or will there always be a tiny pit? What would you recommend I do, before or after the sealer, to address any tiny pits? The concrete was previously smooth as glass and I could not perceive any pits before hand at least, but they may have been there. Should I not leave the micro etch on as long as I did? (5 minutes then scrub with a brush as the bottle suggested). View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 30

Is there a datasheet available for this product? Trying to see if it claims reduction in vapor transmission.If not, is there a different waterproofing agent available to spray/apply to concrete that is compatible with Sustain 1195? View answer

Asked 11 ´months ago

Question 31

I was wondering what would be the best cleaner for the floor after it's been sealed? I used this product on my entire house (have etched concrete floors that are just the slab foundation) and I am hesitant to use anything other than hot water on the floor. Is there anything you can recommend that wouldn't break down the sealer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

Can this concrete sealer be used to seal wood? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 33

I have four (4) cast stone outdoor flower pots that I have painted to match the exterior of our home. The interior of each pot is NOT painted and I would like to seal each one with one of your non-toxic concrete sealers. Each pot's interior measurement is 5" x 11". Assuming you have an appropriate sealer, would a sample size work on these low volume pots? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Can this be used to seal cement candle vessels without releasing toxins when burning? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 35

I need this for a new garage floor, will this peel up from parking a car on it?I know hit tire will peel up painted floors. View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 36

Have a new spilt faced block building wanting to seal it inside and outside this is a120X60X16 building can we seal it with one coat and will it resist mildew what do u recommend ? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 37

Can this be used to seal 3/8� stone tile and the grout? I have almost a full gallon leftover from another project and am hoping to use it here. Thank you. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 38

I'd like to use this product on my basement concrete floor. However, I tested my concrete floor PH level with a 9 & 10 result. Can I still use this product with that high of a PH level? And also, may I later paint over this sealer? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 39

I think I need to seal my very old (from 1955) concrete basement floor but it has small holes (from nails that were taken out along with small amounts of concrete) that need patching. What should use to patch it with that will still allow the GBS penetrating sealer to be applied? I assume I can't patch it after applying the sealer because of adhesion issues. I intend to paint over the sealer. View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 40

I applied this product 10 years ago on my interior, colored concrete floor. I think it has performed well, though certain stains have still gotten through- cat puke in particular- I guess that's pretty much acid...Question: can I re-apply another coat? Will it penetrate or just sit on the surface? How should I deep clean stained areas first? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 41

Can it be reapplied to basement cinder blocks 10+ years after first treatment (due to reemergence of moisture)? View answer

Asked 10 ´months ago

Question 42

Will this sealer work to prevent Radon gas from coming through the concrete? I have an unfinished basement with a slightly high radon level. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 43

Can you use on exterior brick chimney? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 44

Can this sealer be used over a concrete dye that has been applied topically to the concrete? View answer

Asked 12 ´months ago

Question 45

We have hairline cracks in small our concrete fish pond/water lily bowl. 1. Is this safe for the fish ( generic mosquito fish). Will it work as a crack sealer? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 46

Use for concrete candles? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 47

Can I apply a wax, like Bioshield Wax Finish, to a concrete floor that has been sealed with this product? Does it need a "sacrificial" wax layer? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 48

Can this product be used for limestone retaining walls? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 49

We are looking to seal our outdoor patio that seems to be eroding in spots. Is this as simple as applying with a roller brush, or do we need to do any prep before? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 50

Can sealer be applied to only one section of basement? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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