SuperSeal25 can be used for Stamped Concrete, Stamped Cement, Decorative Cement, Bricks, Acid Stained Cement, Concrete Stains, and Exposed Aggregate. SuperSeal enhances the natural color of your Concrete Brick Pavers and Cement with a "wet" look.
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06/18/2020
After doing some serious research I purchased one gallon of SuperSeal 25 Semi-Gloss to seal and revitalize my stamped concrete entry way. My porch entry was remodeled in Nov 2018 with a slate stamp and colored Gull Grey. Overall the entry was in very good shape. I hand scrubbed the porch entry area (~60 sq. ft.) with warm water and liquid detergent, rinsed with water, and "blow dried" with my Ryobi lead blower. I waited 24 hours for the porch entry to completely dry and then swept and blow dried the concrete once more before applying the SuperSeal 25 Semi-Gloss. The outside temperature was 84 degrees and the entire surface was in the shade and not exposed to direct sunlight.
Following the instructions, I purchased two nylon, solvent-resistant brushes at Menard's and began to apply the seal with a 2" angle brush starting in the corner nearest my front door. The SuperSeal 25 applies very easily with a brush. It is a clear liquid with the consistency of an unbeaten egg white. I would recommend having a small cloth rag in your pocket to wipe off the rare droplets that may splash on your siding. I also used a 14" square of cardboard to place the gallon of SuperSeal 25 on and moved that around as I applied the seal. I found it best to be patient as you apply the seal to a stamped concrete resembling natural slate stone which I have in my home. It requires you to use brush strokes in different directions to apply the seal evenly. Also the liquid seal will accumulate inside the horizontal and vertical cut marks made in the concrete so you'll systematically need to use your brush to move that liquid seal out from the cut marks onto the concrete surface. It really helps to be wearing those heavy duty knee pads while applying the seal.
The seal does have a chemical solvent smell so I didn't try to linger with my face over the open gallon container. That said, you will be fine if applying the sealer outside with a normal breeze.
I found the SuperSeal 25 easy to apply and ended up using approximately 1/3 of a gallon to finish my ~60 sq. feet of porch entry stamped concrete.
The final result is shown in my attached photos. I have included one "before picture" showing the Gull Gray stamped concrete near some potted plants and then what the porch concrete looks like after the SuperSeal 25 has been applied and allowed to dry for 24 hours. The finished, sealed concrete surface looks very wet (in my opinion) and beautifully brings out even the smallest details of the stamped slate rock in the concrete. It's an amazing look and I am extremely happy with the SuperSeal 25 Semi-Gloss product. The Semi-Gloss finished with an extremely "wet look" in my opinion so I can't imagine using a Full Gloss sealer...but, to each his own.
I'm extremely satisfied with the SuperSeal 25 Semi-Gloss stamped concrete seal product and give it my strongest recommendation. I hope my story and photos help you with your concrete sealing project. Eric
Following the instructions, I purchased two nylon, solvent-resistant brushes at Menard's and began to apply the seal with a 2" angle brush starting in the corner nearest my front door. The SuperSeal 25 applies very easily with a brush. It is a clear liquid with the consistency of an unbeaten egg white. I would recommend having a small cloth rag in your pocket to wipe off the rare droplets that may splash on your siding. I also used a 14" square of cardboard to place the gallon of SuperSeal 25 on and moved that around as I applied the seal. I found it best to be patient as you apply the seal to a stamped concrete resembling natural slate stone which I have in my home. It requires you to use brush strokes in different directions to apply the seal evenly. Also the liquid seal will accumulate inside the horizontal and vertical cut marks made in the concrete so you'll systematically need to use your brush to move that liquid seal out from the cut marks onto the concrete surface. It really helps to be wearing those heavy duty knee pads while applying the seal.
The seal does have a chemical solvent smell so I didn't try to linger with my face over the open gallon container. That said, you will be fine if applying the sealer outside with a normal breeze.
I found the SuperSeal 25 easy to apply and ended up using approximately 1/3 of a gallon to finish my ~60 sq. feet of porch entry stamped concrete.
The final result is shown in my attached photos. I have included one "before picture" showing the Gull Gray stamped concrete near some potted plants and then what the porch concrete looks like after the SuperSeal 25 has been applied and allowed to dry for 24 hours. The finished, sealed concrete surface looks very wet (in my opinion) and beautifully brings out even the smallest details of the stamped slate rock in the concrete. It's an amazing look and I am extremely happy with the SuperSeal 25 Semi-Gloss product. The Semi-Gloss finished with an extremely "wet look" in my opinion so I can't imagine using a Full Gloss sealer...but, to each his own.
I'm extremely satisfied with the SuperSeal 25 Semi-Gloss stamped concrete seal product and give it my strongest recommendation. I hope my story and photos help you with your concrete sealing project. Eric
