StrongSeal Wetlook is a professional grade water based polyurethane sealer developed specifically for sealing pavers, concrete, stone, and brick. The product is a concentrate that comes in 2 parts that you mix together and then dilute 1part sealer to 1-part water. We have many customers using StrongSeal Wetlook to provide a clear protective seal to pavers. It will also bring out the colors in the paver, stone, or concrete.
The product is concentrated comes in a 5-gal kit and a 2-gal kit. The 5-gal kit will make 10 gals Ready To Use (RTU) when diluted with 5 gals of water. The 2-gal kit will make 4 gals RTU when diluted with 2 gals of water. The kit consists of an A side Plastic Pail and B side Plastic bottle. The mix ratio is 4A:1B. Cleaning products and application equipment are not included.
Spray the entire area with SurfaceClean using a low-pressure sprayer. Rinse with a pressure washer (1500 PSI minimum, 3000 PSI is best).Use CoverClean HC and scrubbing action to help remove petroleum stains.
Use Surface PrepWork cleaner to remove efflorescence and rust stains. The final cleaning step is to always pressure wash rinse with clear water, angling the spray to minimize loss of sand in the joints. If loss exceeds 3/8 inch, sweep in more when dry.
No. StrongSeal Wetlook is damp tolerant. (unlike solvent based sealers). The surface can be damp but with no standing water.
StrongSeal may be applied by low pressure sprayer or 3/8th nap roller. Apply two or more coats. EACH COAT SHOULD BE DILUTED. Allow to dry tack free between coats. Apply each coat uniformly using a sprayer. For the first coat apply enough Wetlook to flood the joint which will provide joint stabilization. Ensure that all joints are flooded to maximize sealer soaking into the dry sand. Avoid puddling on the surface. Brush or roller any excess product.
Yes. Sand the joints first and then use the sealer to lock everything together. This will also help reduce anthills and plant growth.
You can use polymetric sand with our sealer as well. It will work but no real advantage over real sand (if you are going to seal anyway) and more expensive. With polymetric sand, you need to make sure our sealer soaks in and not just pond on the top.
It is not normally necessary to strip the sealer; you just need to pressure wash and scrub the surface clean so it can be top coated. Scrub with a red or marron pad and use SurfaceClean. Rinse off and allow the surface to dry.
Light foot traffic is possible after 2-6 hours and heavy foot traffic is possible after 12 hours at 77deg F (25 deg C) and 50% humidity. Dry time is very dependent product thickness, temperature, and humidity. The higher the temperature and humidity the faster it will dry. If the surface is cold and the air is dry the dry time will be significantly extended. Allow a further 24- 48 hours before driving over the surface.
StrongSeal Wetlook has good anti slip properties when dry but it can get slippery when wet on a smooth surface. Increase slip resistance can be achieved by mixing in our CoverGrip anti slip additive at the time of application.
Yes, StrongSeal water based a low odor (low VOC) sealer. It is a UV resistant non yellowing polyurethane coating and can be used for exterior and interior applications.
Our go to product for sealing driveway pavers is the StrongSeal Wetlook. This is a tough sealer that will hold up well against your harsh summers and winters. Because it is a 2-part water-based urethane it last longer than standard acrylic sealers. Typically, it last up to 3 years before needing a recoat. High traffic (commercial) applications may need to be re coated sooner.
Each diluted gallon with cover approx. 200 sq. ft The 5-gallon kit will cover approximately 2000 sq. ft (186 sq.m) per coat. The 2-gal kit will cover approximately 800 sq. ft (74 sq.m) per coat. We recommend 2 coats.
Note that coverage depends on the texture of the surface and the size and porosity of the sand joints. Wider joint lines and very porous surfaces will use more material per gallon.
Application is not recommended below 45°F (7°C) or above 95°F (35°C) . Avoid applying the sealer during the hottest part of the day when the surface temp is high. This will cause the sealer to dry too fast and prevent it from soaking in the surface properly.
The Mix Ratio is 4Part A to 1 Part B and is pre-measured in each container. Add the two parts together and mix for two minutes. The usable pot life of the mixed material is approximately 90 minutes. Only mix enough material that can all be used within 90 minutes of mixing. Split the quantities in 1/2 if necessary and only mix 1/2 the product at a time.
Mixed product should NEVER be stored in a closed container.
DILUTE 1 PART MIXED MATERIAL WITH 1 PART CLEAN WATER. For example, 5 gals of mixed material with 5 gals of water makes 10 gals of sealer ready to use.
Two coats are recommended. The first coat will soak deeper into the surface lock the pavers and sand together and seal off the surface > The second coat will provide further protection and color enhancement.
The best sand to use with a paver sealer is coarse angular sand, that is well graded and washed. This will allow the sealer to soak into the sand and bind all the particles together. This will form a tough barrier to weed growth and anthills formation. Look in the concrete aisle. Avoid play sands and fine sand typically found in the garden aisle.
Yes, StrongSeal Wetlook is fully compatible with ColorStain UV and most concrete stain (water based and solvent ). Follow concrete stain manufactures instruction regarding dry time. The concrete stain must be dry before sealing over with StrongSeal Wetlook.
StrongSeal Wetlook when fully cured has a hard surface so dirt does not easily stick to it. You do not need to use aggressive cleaners. You can use mild liquid detergents and pressure washing. Stay away from harsh corrosive bleach type chemicals and solvents like Paint strippers, Acetone and Xylene. If you do have to use concentrated cleaners/degreasers. Dilute according to manufactures directions and clean up residue right away.
You should be careful when trying to use a water-based sealer over a solvent-based product.
You could get situation where the solvent-based rejects the water-based sealer over it.
If the solvent-based product was applied recently (less than a year ago), we do not recommend using our StrongSeal Wetlook over it. The better choice would be to top-coat that with a solvent based product.
If the surface was sealed with a solvent-based product more than a year ago, and it is “weathered” in that situation, then there is a possibility of top coating it with a water-based sealer.
Our StrongSeal Wetlook. good adhesion, and the kind of cross-linking chemical action, that would bond better to a weathered, solvent-based sealer. Always test a small area first. Check for adhesion and compatibility by coating a small test area. If lifting, wrinkling, excessive bubbling, slow drying, or other undesirable conditions occur, the previous sealer must be removed. Then, apply the StrongSeal directly
Yes. Because StrongSeal contains adhesion promoters it can bond to may surfaces including concrete, saltillo, brick, natural stone, and terrazzo.
StrongSeal Wetlook is not recommended for porcelain or ceramic tile or polished surfaces such as polished porcelain or polished marble.
Yes, the pot life is very important. The pot life is basically the amount of working time you have to apply the product once the product is mixed. StrongSeal has a 90-minute pot life at 77deg F (25 deg C). Any remaining product after that point must be thrown away. Using product once in its past its pot life will result in product failure.