Applying ARS 400 – Concrete Countertop Sealer

So you have made the decision to use the ARS 400. Its hands down the coolest concrete countertop sealer that we have tested. With this product,  you have the ability of choosing a true flat or high gloss finish. Regardless of the finish the ARS 400 delivers the thinest build up of any concrete countertop sealer on the market. Lets take a look at applying this sealer on the Xtreme Series material from SureCrete Design.
Surface Preparation:
Regardless if you are using the Xtreme Countertop, Xtreme Terrazzo or Xtreme GFRC you want to make sure your surface is dry and clean of dust, dirt, oils, and other contaminants. SureCrete reccomends that you allow concrete to hydrate for a minimum of 48 to 72 hours out of the mold. Use of a LD-1800 (Lithium Densifier) has a lot of benefits prior to application of ARS 400.

Application with a High Density Foam Roller (2 coats recommended)
Step 1 – Mechanically mix the ARS 400 and pour out into another container (plastic is fine). Put lid back on the ARS 400 container. Long air exposure will cause one of the ingredients to pull moisture and cause lumps in the container.

Step 2 -Dilute ARS 400 1:1 with Denatured Alcohol.

Step 3 -Ideal roller is a high density foam roller .

Step 4 -Saturate roller with sealer. (You can also pour material on to your surface and roll)

Step 5 -Apply medium pressure to the roller edge closest to handle. This will slightly raise the outside of the roller allowing it to feather out the material for a roller mark free finish.

Step 6 -Because of the molecular composition and cure style, the second coat application must be applied within the first 5 minutes of first coat application, or after 24 hours of first coat application.

To see a video of this sealer being applied go to www.SureCrete.TV