Sealant / Discussions

What alternatives to Epoxy are there for sealing concrete floors?

Hi , am loooking to coat my garage floor (just raw concrete slabs as of now) . What would be the best alternate for Epoxy  - 1) Looks 2) anti slippery 3) economy 4) durability .Thank you A great alternative to Epoxy for a concrete floor sealer that is non-toxic and durable would be silicate densifier sealers, see more ...

Posted by Kamatchi Kavi Feb. 21, 2021 Paints, finishes and natural coatings 4 responses

Is there a safe MDF? formaldehyde & anti-fungicide free, etc? Or a green sealant?

I like the look of MDF wall tiles for a green-build modern cottage I'm constructing. It also saves wall prep , texturing, layers of painting, dust and all the labor involved.  There is one non-toxic MDF alternative we know of, though we are not in a position to say what level of production they are in and the current l...

Posted by Elize St Charles May 23, 2020 Wood and organic materials 1 response

How do you polish a concrete slab to be a finished interior concrete floor?

We have in-floor radiant heating. The slab is the bottom floor of our home, which will be garage and apartment. We are interested in finishing the apartment floor to be a light grey concrete floor that looks nice. The concrete was poured 8 months ago, and we are noticing some divots. We live on a remote island with no ...

Posted by Betsy Lund May 20, 2020 Flooring and stairs 1 response