I admit I'm lazy. My concrete patio is only a couple of years old.
I've decided to apply concrete sealer to protect and extends its
life. It doesn't have any grease stains, dirt or mildew. Do I still
need to use a concrete cleaner before applying the sealer?
Thank you

On Sun, 17 Feb 2008 11:16:10 -0800 (PST), "
wrote:

I admit I'm lazy. My concrete patio is only a couple of years old.
I've decided to apply concrete sealer to protect and extends its
life. It doesn't have any grease stains, dirt or mildew. Do I still
need to use a concrete cleaner before applying the sealer?
Thank you


It is best to follow the manufacturer's suggestion on cleaning. A
power spray washer is the standard for cleaning concrete, although I
have never "cleaned mine," just kept it swept. The fall leaves
sometimes stain the concrete, but the sun eventually bleaches out the
stains.

In article , " wrote:
I admit I'm lazy. My concrete patio is only a couple of years old.
I've decided to apply concrete sealer to protect and extends its
life. It doesn't have any grease stains, dirt or mildew. Do I still
need to use a concrete cleaner before applying the sealer?

Use a pressure washer as a minimum. But be sure to follow any
additional preparation directions provided by the manufacturer
of your sealer.


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On Feb 17, 3:45�pm, (Malcolm Hoar) wrote:
In article , " wrote:

I admit I'm lazy. �My concrete patio is only a couple of years old.
I've decided to apply concrete sealer to protect and extends its
life. �It doesn't have any grease stains, dirt or mildew. �Do I still
need to use a concrete cleaner before applying the sealer?

Use a pressure washer as a minimum. But be sure to follow any
additional preparation directions provided by the manufacturer
of your sealer.

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oil based thompsons water seal works wonders, but does darken the
concrete a little.

it prevents water from absorbing into the concrete and espically if
your area freezes greatly extends concretes life.

apply a nice heavy coat for best protection