Applying Water-Based Sealer and Acrylic Floor Finish
From How to Protect Stairs and Entry Floors from Winter Salt and Slush · Step 4 of 5 · Video by Leggari Products
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What happens in this clip
Once the stain has completely dried and cured, the floor is ready for sealing. Water-based sealer is applied using garden pump-up sprayers (such as Project Source or similar Ace brand sprayers). For overlays, typically three to four thin coats of sealer are applied, allowing each coat to dry between applications. The initial coats will be absorbed by the porous overlay. Following the water-based sealer, an acrylic floor finish, specifically the I-Shine Floor Finish, is applied. This final layer serves as a sacrificial coat, providing additional protection and a uniform sheen, which can be easily maintained and re-applied as needed.
Goal: Protect the stained floor and achieve a durable finish
What's used
Tools
- Garden Pump-Up Sprayers Project Source
- Any compatible garden sprayer
- Squeegee
- Roller
Materials
- I-Shine Floor Finish (Acrylic Floor Finish) Leggari Products
- Water-Based Sealer Leggari Products
About the full video
This project details the multi-step process of applying a high-end concrete overlay, staining, and sealing system to a large commercial floor (12,000 sq ft). It involves initial grinding of the existing concrete, applying multiple coats of texture and scratch overlays, staining with a chosen color, and then sealing with a water-based sealer and a final floor finish for durability and a smooth, aesthetically pleasing concrete look.
What's said in this clip
more. But you want to try to be even on that stain. Don't just like stay in one spot until you see it darker cuz it's going to be too dark. So sealer, simple. We're just using garden pump up sprayers. These bad boys right here. These are what we're using today. We like the Ace ones. These are similar to the Ace ones. Anything that's going to spray a nice fine mist um and you can get like two and a half, three, three and a half gallons. Um especially on something like this, get a couple of those going. So the the typically again on a on a this system we would do our urethane. We would do two coats of urethane because the overlay's porous, it's going to soak up the first coat, second coat, that's going to give you your strength and durability. Time crunch on this project so we're not able to do two days extra and so we're using our water-based sealer. So we're going to do three to four thin coats depending on how it soaks in and then we're going to be doing a an acrylic floor finish over that. That's going to be the sacrificial coat. So that's the process.
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Step 4 of 5: Apply a Protective Coating or Sealant
For hard flooring materials like tile or sealed wood, apply a clear, durable floor sealant according to the manufacturer's instructions. This typically involves applying thin, even coats using a brush or roller. Allow adequate drying time between coats and before allowing foot traffic. Ensure good ventilation during application and drying.
Every video in How to Protect Stairs and Entry Floors from Winter Salt and Slush
Step 1: Clean Entryway and Stairs
- 0:30–2:29 Clean the Entryway Floor
- 3:48–4:50 Sweep Stairs and Entryway
- 0:25–0:39 Mop Entryway and Hallway Floors
Step 2: Apply Temporary Mats or Runners
- 0:04–0:09 Place Footmats at Entrances
- 0:09–0:16 Install Footmats in High-Traffic Areas
- 7:27–8:00 Strategically Place Entryway Rugs and Mats
Step 3: Install Peel-and-Stick Floor Protection
- 0:09–0:15 Install New Stair Treads
- 1:09–2:26 Install First Rounded Stair Tread
- 0:02–0:06 Apply Anti-Slip Strip
Step 4: Apply a Protective Coating or Sealant
- 1:13–1:15 Apply Protective Sealer
- 8:31–9:28 Applying Water-Based Sealer and Acrylic Floor Finish (this video)
- 1:11–1:14 Apply Protective Sealer
Step 5: Maintain Protective Measures
- 1:55–2:11 Establish a Mat Maintenance Routine
- 1:40–1:55 Deploy and Secure Floor Safety Mats
- 0:58–1:29 Vacuum Loose Debris
How to Protect Stairs and Entry Floors from Winter Salt and Slush
This project outlines methods to protect interior stairs and entry floors from damage caused by winter salt and slush, including temporary and semi-permanent solutions.
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