What kind of stain & sealer do you use on a concrete fountain? I am not getting any info from paint stores.?

You would us e aconcrete sealer and stain. Thompson makes them as do others. Try Home Depot or Lowes. They have them were you can get the stain color tinted to whatever color you want.What kind of stain %26amp; sealer do you use on a concrete fountain? I am not getting any info from paint stores.?
Sikken's makes a great sealer line. They are oil based, so there will be a slight tint to it. It is not perfectly clear.





If you are painting the foundation, try Grip and Seal, by Coronado. It's the best I have ever used, but it is white.


Good luck.What kind of stain %26amp; sealer do you use on a concrete fountain? I am not getting any info from paint stores.?
Ok, I used to work at Home Depot, so I'll save you taking a trip and asking all of the questions. Dry-lock is a sealer and paint in one. Contractors prefer this because it's a one step process, but not always the most effective. Thompson's waterseal is also a sealer and paint in one (a little better quality), but same deal as dry-lock. I will reccommend Behr's conrete waterproofer because it not only seals the outer edge of the concrete, but also penetrates through and seals further into the concrete. Then apply a primer/paint over this application once it's dry. Be sure to read the instructions thoroughly.
You will want to begin by cleaning the concrete with an etching cleaner to remove contaminates and leaching lime. Muratic acid is widely used in this application, however, it is based on sulfuric acid which is dangerous to you and the environment. Top Secret Coatings has an excellent etching cleaner, TS 695 Etching Cleaner (as seen the supplies page of the company website). It is actually fertilizer in the flowerbeds. It accomplishes the same thing as muratic acid without the danger. Once thoroughly dry you are ready to prime. If you are looking for a waterproof primer that works as a waterproof barrier coat I suggest Top Secret's TS 6390/92 ever-Last Epoxy Primer. It is a polyamide two component epoxy primer that can be brushed, rolled or sprayed. Adhesion, durability and value are excellent. This is the same stuff the Army, navy and Coast Guard uses so it's the good stuff. Another option would be their TS-307 Oil Based Primer. It is easier to use because it is a single component product but it hasn't the pedigree of the Ever-Last Primer. I suggest staying away from water-based primer because water is not a vehicle into masonry, solvents are so adhesion is far better. I hope this info helps. Good luck with the project.
I have 4 concrete fountains and have tried just about every concrete paint, stain and sealer out there and have been frustrated with the peeling, flaking and fading that occurs with most of the brands. Plus, it is difficult to get many of them in the colors I wanted (one is bronze, one is black patina with green accents, for example).





I found using the Behr sealer first lasts longer than the drylock and performs better with the constant presence of water and the splash factor. Thompsons water seal was absolutely the worst and a total waste of time within short order. Then, to get the colors I want I head for the craft store and use Patio Paints for concrete which come in a ton of colors. After painting the fountain, I use the Patio Paint sealer. I'm on two years since I painted them and this technique has lasted longer than anything else I've tried.
use a waterproofer





Behr basement and masonry sealer


make sure to use the kind that resists hydrostatic pressure





at home depot








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They sell paint that is available especially for concrete. They use it on concrete garage floors etc. to seal them and make them look pretty. They have something for concrete driveways and for outdoor patios, too. Get to a Home Depot or Lowes or Sears type store, Ace Hardware and Large Auto Stores like PepBoys also carry that paint. Check it out, it is good and works well. Good Luck, try their websites first to save gas and price shop..