INSTALLATION OF SEAL HARD

Concrete Densifier, Sealer and Hardener

  1. Apply product to hardened concrete. For best results, we recommend that new concrete cure seven (7) days or longer. L&M Cure or water cure are the preferred curing methods. Membrane forming curing compounds may be used but must be removed before application of SEAL HARD. Apply water-based SEAL HARD when temperatures are above 4°C (40°F) and below 40°C (100°F).

    SEAL HARD is not a curing compound, however some contractors want to use it that way. This is not recommended. Green concrete still has too much water in it to allow necessary product penetration into the concrete. If necessary, SEAL HARD can be applied after three (3) days at 70°F (21°C) or above. However, long term performance may be compromised if SEAL HARD is applied this early.

  2. Apply one generous coat at 200 sq.ft. gallon. Scrub the product into the floor. Riding or walk-behind mechanical floor scrubbers are recommended. For small jobs, a bristle broom may be used.

    The floor must be kept continuously wet with the product for 30 to 45 minutes. SEAL HARD will penetrate approximately 1/8" into the concrete. A satin sheen will result from the scrubbing if the floor is hard-troweled.

    After 20-30 minutes, depending on the temperature and humidity, SEAL HARD will begin to gel and become extremely slippery. Workers should use extreme caution at this stage to avoid falling.

    Activate the thickening SEAL HARD after the initial scrub period by lightly spraying the floor with clean water and continuing the scrubbing action for an additional 10-15 minutes. This step accelerates the chemical reaction of the SEAL HARD with the concrete floor and drives the product deeper into the slab.

  3. Flush and remove the remaining product with water and squeegees, finishing with a damp mop to remove any streaks. SEAL HARD is environmentally safe. The diluted residue may be flushed into a sanitary sewer. There are no hazardous chemicals in SEAL HARD to worry about.

    Use lots of water to rinse the residue off. Product performance will be enhanced by this action. DO NOT ALLOW SEAL HARD RESIDUE TO DRY ON THE SURFACE OF THE FLOOR. Any SEAL HARD left to dry on the floor surface will leave stubborn white stains which are very difficult to remove.

    A second coat may be required for extra protection against oils and other contaminants, or to hasten a shine, but it is not normally required. If a second coat is scheduled, allow the first coat to dry before applying the second coat.

Most SEAL HARD projects are interior floors, however, this product can be used outside as well. A note of caution - since the shine of a SEAL HARD floor is dependant on a tight, hard troweled finish and the density of the concrete, it must be remembered that exterior concrete is generally rough-finished and may be more porous than interior floors. This only affects the shine - not the dustproof performance of a SEAL HARD floor.

Variations in the hardened concrete appearance will depend on the concrete quality and its finish. On hard-troweled floors, a shine will be quickly apparent in most areas. With continued regular cleaning and washing, floors treated with SEAL HARD will continue to polish and, as time passes, require less and less maintenance. Refer to L&M's SEAL HARD Owners Manual for on-going maintenance tips.

Floors properly treated with SEAL HARD are guaranteed to be resistant to dusting for a minimum of ten years - subject to the quality of the concrete itself. To receive the 10 year guarantee against dusting, SEAL HARD must be applied by a L&M approved applicator.

For a copy of this guide and additional information on SEAL HARD, call FAX-ON-DEMAND 1-800-839-9887, SEAL HARD Installation Code #5031. SEAL HARD literature Code #1030, MSDS Code #2030 or print this page.