Broom Finished Concrete Sealers

If your broom finished concrete is currently unsealed and you want to maintain the natural, unsealed
look, you want a Silane-Siloxane water-repellent sealer like the Armor SX5000
or Armor SX5000 WB. These water-repellent sealers are designed to chemically
react below the surface to reduce the absorption of water and liquids on the
surface by up to 95%. Broom finished concrete sealed with a water-repellent sealer are more
resistant to damage and deterioration caused by water, freeze-thaw cycles, and
de-icing salts.

The Armor SX5000 and Armor SX5000 WB are both
water-repellent sealers. The primary difference is that the Armor SX50000 WB is
water-based and the Armor SX5000 is solvent-based. While most customers prefer
the Armor SX5000 WB simply because water-based sealers are easier to apply, the
Armor SX5000 is a great choice for customers that prefer working with
solvent-based sealers.

The best sealer for a matte wet look is the Armor WL550, but the Armor WL550 won't give a consistent wet look finish on broom finished concrete simply because of how porous it is. While some customers use it and love it, we feel that other products from our line are more appropriate.

If you want a low to high gloss finish, and you want a
dramatic color enhancement, then you want a solvent-based acrylic sealer.
Solvent-based acrylic sealers can be applied to unsealed broom finished concrete,
and broom finished concrete previously sealed with a solvent-based acrylic
sealer.

Solvent-based acrylic sealers are designed to darken the
color of the concrete to give them a similar appearance of being wet
and leave behind a protective gloss finish. Acrylic sealers offer the ultimate
protection for pavers against water, snow and ice, freeze-thaw damage, surface
abrasion, and foot and vehicle traffic.

If you want a low gloss finish, you want the Armor AR350. If
you want a high gloss finish, you want the Armor AR500.

If your concrete is new and not fully cured, and you want
something to help the concrete aid in proper curing, you want a cure and seal
instead. For a low gloss, consider the Armor LV15 and for a high gloss, the
Armor LV25.

It is important to note that solvent-based acrylic sealers dramatically darken broom finished concrete and we strongly suggest applying a sample first to make sure you like the look. In order to achieve a consistent color enhancement, additional coats are often required due to the porosity of the broom finished concrete. In some cases, 3-4 coats may be required to achieve a consistent finish.

When it comes to sealing broom finished concrete, water-based acrylic sealers are the preferred concrete sealer.

If you want a low to high gloss finish, and you want little
to no color enhancement, then you want a water-based acrylic sealer.
Water-based acrylic sealers can be applied to unsealed broom finished concrete,
and broom finished concrete previously sealed with a water-based acrylic
sealer.

Water-based acrylic sealers are designed for little to no
color enhancement and leave behind a protective gloss finish. Acrylic sealers
offer the ultimate protection for concrete and pavers against water, snow and
ice, freeze-thaw damage, surface abrasion, and foot and vehicle traffic.

If you want a low gloss finish, you want the Armor WB15. If
you want a high gloss finish, you want the Armor WB25.

If your broom finished concrete is new and not fully cured, and you want something that will protect the concrete during curing, or help to aid in proper curing, you have a few options.

Natural, Unsealed Look - If you want a water repellent sealer that won't change the look or color of the broom finished concrete, then you can use the Armor SC25.

Low to High Gloss Dramatic Color Enhancement - If you want a dramatic color enhancement with a low to high gloss finish, then you can use the Armor LV15 or Armor LV25.

Low to High Gloss - No Color Enhancement - If you want a low to high gloss finish with minimal color enhancement, then you can use the Armor WB15 or Armor WB25.