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Expert: - 10/28/2008


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I have a stamped concrete driveway that needs to be resealed. I was told that there are water base, oil based and xylene based sealers and that I had to determine what was the original sealer and used the same. How do I determine this and or does this realy matter?

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Hi Pete, chances are pretty good that your sealer is not water (latex) or oil based.  Most concrete sealers are xylene or solvent based.  Water based and oil products apply a film to the surface of the concrete whereas solvent based sealers penetrate and bond with the surface.  If your surface is not peeling or you can't scrape piece off with a razor blade then it is solvent based.   I hope this information helps feel free to write again regarding this or other matters, sincerely, bruce e johnson..bejohnsonconsulting.com

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