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12/08/2018 By Hans Felden

Keep Your Decorative Concrete Looking New

CARE TIPS FOR YOUR DECORATIVE CONCRETE SURFACE

Thank you for choosing WizCrete Concrete Solutions.  Decorative Concrete has distinct advantages over other pavements and given the correct care and maintenance of your new or resurfaced concrete will maintain its colour and appeal for years.

Your new or resurfaced decorative concrete is treated with an acrylic sealer to help produce an attractive surface that is easier to clean and maintain than unsealed concrete. The sealer works by blocking the pores of the concrete, providing a protective layer that helps stop dirt from becoming ingrained and helps achieve a more consistent look.

Acrylic sealers will wear over time, however, if well maintained you will maximize the life and reduce the frequency of resealing. Under normal conditions resealing may be required every 18-24 months. To ensure the maximum lifetime of your sealer and to keep your decorative surface looking like new it is recommended that periodic maintenance is carried out, maintenance is as simple as removing foreign material and cleaning from time to time.

MAINTAINING YOUR DECORATIVE SURFACE

Cleaning

  • Keep driveway clean, including sweeping off leaves and grass cuttings as they may stain
  • Wash surface regularly to remove loose dirt, you can use a mild detergent
  • Remove spillages, use an absorbent material or mop up excess with a rag. Treat with a suitable degreasing compound A.S.A.P
  • Reseal your surface within 24 months to maintain the WizCrete Works Warranty
  • DO NOT use any strong solvents on the surface

Avoid

  • Solvent-based or chlorine-based cleaners
  • Car washing on the pavement as some detergents and waxes can affect sealer
  • Oil or petroleum based product spills
  • Excessive leave or organic litter (may stain)
  • Traffic on abrasive materials
  • Excessive dirt ingress

Resealing

If your pavement looks ‘faded’, patchy or dull when dry but appears ok when wet – it is time to reseal.

A simple test to determine if your pavement is due for resealing is to wet it. If the surface darkens and appears more consistent then resealing may be required.

Always reseal with a Wizcrete Approved sealer to suit your decorative surface, and to only apply to properly prepared and dry surfaces.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Situation

Solution

Excessive dirt deposit

Clean dirt off (normal cleaning methods)

 

Pavement appears faded but is ok when wet

Resealing may be required

 

Oil /petrol spills

Absorb spillage with absorbent material and treat with suitable degreaser

Rubber or tyre marks

Remove with Tyre Mark Remover

Cracks, Unfortunately, when control joints are in place and precautions have been taken your concrete could still crack

Most cracking is non-structural and is best left alone, as repairs are often difficult and unsightly. These cracks are unrelated to the decorative surface and are due to the nature of concrete. Structural cracking is normally wider than 1.5mm and if necessary should be assessed by a qualified Structural Engineer

 

White Patches

Whitening may occur from time to time due to various reasons. Under normal circumstances whitening is not a common occurrence but if it does happen please contact your applicator for assistance.

Filed Under: Concrete Resurfacing, Wizcrete

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