With 360 sq/ft of unspoiled garage floor I was eager to seal it from water and DIY oil change stains. It would be my first time sealing a garage floor. A little research and you quickly discover the plethora of options for protecting your garage floor. In my case I wasn’t looking for any fancy or decorative floor protection. Time and money would play key factors in what solution I would choose.
After what seemed like sufficient due diligence I opted to give Quickrete Wet Look High Gloss Sealer a go. What attracted me to this product was that it was the only one that did not specifically state in its instructions that I had to clean my garage floor with a special concrete cleaner and/or etch prior to applying it. Translated; less time and less money. All it asked is that the surface be clean; free of loose dirt, etc. I accomplished this with a garden hose and stiff bristled shop broom.
Once the floor was dry, I used a paint roller and specific concrete roller pad to apply it. Out of the jug the sealer looks like non-fat milk and goes on with ease. It dries clear and dry time is short. With a warm enough morning you could start early and be able to park on your newly sealed garage floor by the same night.
Coverage per gallon will vary based on the porousness of your surface. Most garage floors are finished (smooth) and I was able to get two coats on my 360 sq/ft two car garage from a single gallon jug of sealant.
As for long term durability of the sealant we’ll have to wait and see. Inside of a garage, protected from the elements, I have a feeling it will last many, many years. I probably could have gotten away with just a single coat and been fine, but since I had enough left in my jug after the first coat I decided to go for another. Why not double it up? Maybe it’ll last longer? My garage floor now looks like the floors in Lowes, Home Depot, and Costco; but perhaps with a little more shine.
This Quickrete sealer met my requirements for cost, of both time and money, and the results have so far exceeded my expectations. If you’re looking for an inexpensive and easy way to keep stains off of your concrete I’d definitely recommend this product to you.
Conclusion: Highly Thumbed Up
