Construction Industry/Concrete sealing

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Expert: - 3/31/2009


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I'm a flooring guy who has been asked to seal a large area of new concrete on a commercial project.I was wondering what the correct procedure of preparing the new concrete before sealing.Thanks

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Hi Terry; There is some needed information about the concrete you may or may not know, before your question can be answered.  My suggestion is for you to 'google' The Concrete Institute.  They are in the Chicago, IL area, and they are the concrete manufacturer's association.  Ask for their technical services dept. and they should be able to give you your needed information.  If you have trouble finding them or if they cannot answer your questions, please feel free to get back to me for some additional information.

Cordially,

John Michaels

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