wrote in message
oups.com...
I had a concrete garage pad poured on Monday and want to seal it. My
reason for sealing it is to prevent bad oil stains and other
problems...plus it would be nice not to have dust come up for it. I
did a search and I see wait 30 days and do it right after it was
poured. I was thinking of using Quickrete Acrylic Sealer. Any
suggestions on what is best to accomplish what I want...and when to do
it? Also I will be laying 2 courses of concrete block on the
perimiter...should I not seal where the block is attached?


To generalize, the best conc. strength is achieved by keeping it wet for a
month after pouring.
Drying out takes another +-3 weeks in mild temp. and humidity conditions.
However, you might compromise by not wetting -where strength is not
critical- and waiting the minimum(?) 3 weeks drying time to seal. Concrete
floor sealer manufacturers will have better advice, their products.