Have 10 year old concrete patio, cleaned well. Applied Thompsons. Looks patchy with white spots. Can I apply another coat? Apply color? Paint?
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If you have white spots in the concrete there is probably water under the water coat.Maybe if the sun dries it out and the white spots go away you could try applying another coat.I would have tried DRYLOK Latex Water Proofer on your patio, I use this product on my concrete steps.I use Thompsons water seal on my Bricks I coated them twice.You do not want water inside your concrete when you coat, hopefully the sun will dry out your patio.
201904
If you have white spots in the concrete there is probably water under the water coat. Maybe if the sun dries it out and the white spots go away you could try applying another coat. I would have tried DRYLOK Latex Water Proofer on your patio, I use this product on my concrete steps. I use Thompsons water seal on my Bricks I coated them twice. You do not want water inside your concrete when you coat, hopefully the sun will dry out your patio.
201905
How long did you let concrete dry before putting down sealer? I would apply another coat, was the sealer new? I had a similar issue with old product.
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I think "need" is a graduated term over time. In the assembly manual the manufacturer recommends applying a stain after assembly to protect the wood. I bought Thompson's Water Seal with stain already in it. My recommendation is: "Yes, apply a protective coat." It looks good immediately after assembly unless you have scratched some of the surfaces. The consequential change in color/tone suggests to me that beauty is only skin deep. I believe your Skyfort will last much longer with a good coat of protectant and allowed to dry for 48 hours. The changes between hot summer and cold wet winter will affect the wood. I think "need" is a graduated term over time. In the assembly manual the manufacturer recommends applying a stain after assembly to protect the wood. I bought Thompson's Water Seal with stain already in it. My recommendation is: "Yes, apply a protective coat." It looks good immediately after assembly unless you have scratched some of the surfaces. The consequential change in color/tone suggests to me that beauty is only skin deep. I believe your Skyfort will last much longer with a good coat of protectant and allowed to dry for 48 hours. The changes between hot summer... » Read More I think "need" is a graduated term over time. In the assembly manual the manufacturer recommends applying a stain after assembly to protect the wood. I bought Thompson's Water Seal with stain already in it. My recommendation is: "Yes, apply a protective coat." It looks good immediately after assembly unless you have scratched some of the surfaces. The consequential change in color/tone suggests to me that beauty is only skin deep. I believe your Skyfort will last much longer with a good coat of protectant and allowed to dry for 48 hours. The changes between hot summer and cold wet winter will affect the wood. « Show Less
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HI- A good copper cleaner will do. Like Twinkle, etc. Apply the paste to outside only
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I would use it over any paint or stain. You may want to check the directions on the paint since it may already have wood sealant and protection, but an extra coat of Thompsons would probably add some additional protection. Make sure the paint is completely dry before using the Thompsons.
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If the existing paint is glossy or semi-gloss, I would suggest priming or at least scuffing it with steel wool. I would not, however, recommend this paint.
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I stained mine a Gunstock color from minwax and put a clear poly coat on top. Like a previous poster mentioned, it soaked up the coating pretty well.
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You could use a pump sprayer, but a brush also works and there isn't any overspray. A little goes a long ways in my experience. It depends on the square footage of your fence and how bad the rust is, but I wouldn't start with more than 2 quarts. It turns the treated areas white, so you may want to paint it, but it works great.
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This is a stain, not a sealer. The concrete will need to be sealed after the cute time. Depending on the location will depend on what kind of sealer you need.
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You just didn't notice them when you first got it. I have the dinning set, the bistro set and two lounge chairs. They all have small rust areas. The coating on it is like a "primer". I bought a can of Rustoleum that matches exactly and sprayed the spots. I'm sure more will appear and I'll spray those too.
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Yes, you have to paint or primer over it when its done drying/curing. Other wise it literaly turns white and chalky from sun exposer. It a real thin runny type epoxy. So its difficult to keep mess to a minimal.
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First you start with a colorless epoxy. Then you can add tint (like from this kit) or any "really white" filler you think you can get away with. Depends on how much strength you need. If you just want a coating, go with epoxy paint. I've used expensive marine stuff that is very white.
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Gloss or matte finish? I would say neither. Once it is dry, the stuff is absolutely invisible. I put two coats on my new stone patio and anticipated some noticeable change. Nothing. You'll know it is there, however, when something capable of staining is eventually spilled. A little soap and water and the problem is solved. I saved the empty containers and marked them clearly with the application date. That way, I remember to order more every other year because the sealer is invisible and gives no hint that it is worn or fadding.
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My suggestion would be to sand off any rust first. If its a large are then I would go Sherwin Williams for the primer and go with their recommendation for the metal primer. If its a small area then rustoleum should be fine. I would plan to apply 3 coats of Kool Seal. If you do go to the paint store then I would take the can of Kool seal with you to shake it. Its thick.
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It discolors over paint if you do the number of coats recommended. This orangish discoloration showed up on sky blue and light blue. Pale yellow no problem. Would not try white.
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Would not recommend that. It should cure pretty close to concrete gray color.
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I painted mine white. No problem. Not too sure it would accept stain, anyway. It is sort of a rubbery surface. I painted it first, tacked it down around the base of a round stair landing and then touched it up. No problem.Good Luck
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You COULD. Not sure why you would. It will be roughly textured. You would have to scuff all exist irony paint . Clean with xylol then apply. Let dry and apply last coat.