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...anybody have a preference?
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They ARE NOT the same thing. Dont listen to those idiots. One if VOC compliant, one is not. You want to be able to set food on your countertop.thanks very much Troy,
..Im going for a semi-gloss finish on this. Its in a bathroom w/ alot of slate and flat finishes so i dont want to get too glossy. Any ideas for that finish? Ive been scouring around locally and am coming up with alot of "driveway sealer is the same thing", and am a bit leary.
btw: I went through your website. That fiber-optic countertop is incredible:thumbsup:
thanks,
Mike
I have used quite a few tops with polyurea. Thats the one I suggest earlier from Golden Look.Bazooka Joe,
I agree with 6string on Lithium Silicate conditioners and sealers. I tested resistance to vinegar, lime and lemon juice and red wine about 3 weeks after sealing and had bad staining with the vinegar, some minor etching with the lime and lemon juice. Red wine did no damage to the surface. All were 24 hour tests. Literature states that the Lithium Silicate sealers continue to harden the surface for long periods after application. The finish with Lithium Silicate has a very natural appearance on concrete, and is probably a good choice for vanities. Has anyone tried a Polyurea sealer, and with what results?
Good luck on your search,
Richard
thanks, I think a lithium silicate sealer is the avenue im going to take given that this is a vanity project. Do you (or anyone) have any brand name suggestions/recommendations?Bazooka Joe,
I agree with 6string on Lithium Silicate conditioners and sealers. I tested resistance to vinegar, lime and lemon juice and red wine about 3 weeks after sealing and had bad staining with the vinegar, some minor etching with the lime and lemon juice. Red wine did no damage to the surface. All were 24 hour tests. Literature states that the Lithium Silicate sealers continue to harden the surface for long periods after application. The finish with Lithium Silicate has a very natural appearance on concrete, and is probably a good choice for vanities. Has anyone tried a Polyurea sealer, and with what results?
Good luck on your search,
Richard
I spoke to John yesterday, ..looks like a great product.Bazooka Joe,
Try Innovative Concrete Technologies out of Murphys, CA. Products are Counter-Hard and First Seal.
Richard
This old thread came up while I was researching lithium silicate sealers this morning. I am trying it out for the first time on our current counter top job and wanted to know more.Most of this info given out is learned through many hours of testing and comparing and money spent and wasted. What type of look are you going for? Wet look, shiny, matte finish, natural finish? If you want shiny and very low build try diamond clear from golden look in Texas.
Get a hold of [email protected] and tell her Troy Kamps from Green Bay, WI sent you.