Concrete Protection from Rust
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Hahaha - I never thought of them, and I have a box full of them about 8 feet from me.
When I go to Lowes for whatever , I always take a pass through the hardware aisle . I'll grab a pack of something I don't need or went for at the time . 5 or 6 dollar item . Screws , bracket of some sort , felt buttons ,,, whatever .
When that time comes , and you have it hanging in the shop already ,,, it's nice .
I do the same thing but when I need it. I either cain't find it or forgot about buying it. LoL CRS is a real problem now!
I prefer to seal the concrete, I used Ghost shield on my Patio and Pool Deck. It is a great product and it survived a broken bottle of red wine and did not stain the concrete. Rust, oil, food, etc.. wash right off.
https://ghostshield.com/concrete-sealers/penetrating-sealers. I used the 8510.
- Jason
https://ghostshield.com/concrete-sealers/penetrating-sealers. I used the 8510.
- Jason
Looking for some insight on concrete sealers. Basically my irrigation system is staining everything with orange/rust. I can only assume the well is rusting and I know I need to find a solution for that. As for now with it raining every evening I've had no need to irrigate. I'm slowly cleaning the staining off with repeated applications of citric acid/vinegar mix. I've just pressure washed everything as well so after everything is back to its normal color, I'm thinking about sealing all the concrete and cement. From what I've read it seems penetrating sealers are best for outdoors, driveways, walkways, etc. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with this and what your thoughts on it are.
When is the last time you did a chlorine shock to your well water? If you haven't done it this year, you have iron bacteria build up that needs to be killed with a good shocking.
Sealer aids the moisture from leaving the mix to quick, they put plastic down first and the top is covered with burlap/tarps that are to help it reach a certain hardness, concrete takes 100 years before its cured out and starts the other way. Make sure you use the correct sealer, it's not all the same. some has to have a longer drying time for max hardness
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Bringing this back up because I have a couple of questions.
I had a pad poured on July 18. This past week, Aug. 28, the contractor came and sealed it, but I'm not sure which sealer he used, I'll find out, though. He said it was a really good sealer and the pad has that glossy wet look now, which I like, but see where some don't care for it. The sealer was rolled on heavy/thick. I am also thinking about mats or something to go under my smokers, but maybe now thinking they're not needed. Here's one that I'm looking at for my large offset. It's the only one that I can find that's big enough...
It seems more like a welding blanket or woven material of some kind as opposed to a rubber mat.
Now to my questions...
Its_Raw
, is your new cooking area covered and protected from sun and rain?
Does anyone know if protection from rain and sun matter for a mat under my smokers and prevent something like the above pic from happening to my new pad?
Any and all advice is appreciated Rich
chopsaw
and Justin
yankee2bbq
I had a pad poured on July 18. This past week, Aug. 28, the contractor came and sealed it, but I'm not sure which sealer he used, I'll find out, though. He said it was a really good sealer and the pad has that glossy wet look now, which I like, but see where some don't care for it. The sealer was rolled on heavy/thick. I am also thinking about mats or something to go under my smokers, but maybe now thinking they're not needed. Here's one that I'm looking at for my large offset. It's the only one that I can find that's big enough...
It seems more like a welding blanket or woven material of some kind as opposed to a rubber mat.
Now to my questions...
Its_Raw
, is your new cooking area covered and protected from sun and rain?Is this concrete pad covered overhead? I know it's an internet pic, but am curious if you know.
Does anyone know if protection from rain and sun matter for a mat under my smokers and prevent something like the above pic from happening to my new pad?
Any and all advice is appreciated Rich
chopsaw
and Justin
yankee2bbq
Bringing this back up because I have a couple of questions.
I had a pad poured on July 18. This past week, Aug. 28, the contractor came and sealed it, but I'm not sure which sealer he used, I'll find out, though. He said it was a really good sealer and the pad has that glossy wet look now, which I like, but see where some don't care for it. The sealer was rolled on heavy/thick. I am also thinking about mats or something to go under my smokers, but maybe now thinking they're not needed. Here's one that I'm looking at for my large offset. It's the only one that I can find that's big enough...
It seems more like a welding blanket or woven material of some kind as opposed to a rubber mat.
Now to my questions...
Is this concrete pad covered overhead? I know it's an internet pic, but am curious if you know.
Does anyone know if protection from rain and sun matter for a mat under my smokers and prevent something like the above pic from happening to my new pad?
Any and all advice is appreciated Rich
For some reason my reply didn’t post.
I would definitely find out what type of sealer was used. You said it was “glossy”.
Is it slippery when it gets wet?
I would definitely find out what type of sealer was used. You said it was “glossy”.
Is it slippery when it gets wet?
Let me add some pictures of the concrete pad I poured a couple of years ago. This is my grilling area. Open to the weather. Not sealed. Just a simple broom finish. Large oak tree gives some partial shade.
You can see some ‘stain spots’. I have a power washer. I have yet power washed this since I poured it. I will when I feel needed.
Again find out what type of sealer was used.
You can see some ‘stain spots’. I have a power washer. I have yet power washed this since I poured it. I will when I feel needed.
Again find out what type of sealer was used.
EverClear 350 by Euclid Chem is the sealer. The pad was power troweled and broom finished. It isn't slippery when wet.
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Had to look that product up. Seems to be a really good sealer. Remember there is going to be maintenance with a sealer if you want to keep that “new” look.
In my opinion, I wouldn’t get a mat.
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