Advance Seal | Water Based Acrylic Sealer

Active Elements – Advance Seal is a water-reducible acrylic emulsion based on hard polymers with an ultra-small particle size that gives the coating excellent substrate penetration and durability.  The material has excellent UV stability and will not chalk or yellow. Active Elements – Advance Seal is the perfect solution for interior floors where depth of color and moderate gloss are desired. For added protection on high-traffic floors, Active Elements – Advance Seal can be top coated with Active Elements – Protect & Shine to form a sacrificial barrier.

KEY FEATURES
• Interior Concrete Sealer 
• Commercial, Retail, Residential
• Excellent UV stability
• Water based
• Brings out depth of color with moderate gloss

COVERAGE
100-200 square feet per gallon. Coverage variations depend on concrete surface porosity and the amount of material applied.

DRYING TIME
Dry to touch:            30 minutes
Dry hard:                   55 minutes
Recoat:                      2 hours
Light Foot Traffic:     4 hours
Full Cure:                  72 hours
The listed dry times are for 75 degree (F) temperatures and medium humidity. Low temperatures and/or high humidity will slow drying and curing time.

SURFACE PREPARATION
Concrete must be clean and free of dirt, dust, oil, grease, mold, mildew, and any other contaminants. Acid-stained concrete must be neutralized, thoroughly cleaned, and dry prior to sealing. Pigment-stained concrete must be completely dry prior to sealing. Bare concrete and overlays must be open and porous to allow for sealer penetration.  All new concrete should be allowed to cure for a minimum of 45 days, or until a pH reading of 10.5 or less is achieved. Concrete must be completely dry prior to sealer application. It is strongly recommended that a surface probe moisture meter be utilized to verify the surface is dry. After visually determining the concrete is dry, test a minimum of 10 different areas of the concrete with the moisture meter. Pay special attention to cracks, control joints, and slab edges.

APPLICATION - ROLLER
Stir well before use.  Pour Active Elements – Advance Seal through a strainer prior to use.  Apply by using a high-quality 3/8” nap lint-free roller cover, or 1/4” nap mohair roller cover (for smooth surfaces).  Dip directly into a roller pan and distribute the material by rolling laterally and then up and down (crosshatch rolling).  Roll the material into a wet edge and avoid excessive back rolling.  When applying 2 coats of sealer roll the second coat perpendicular to the first.  Keep containers closed when not in use, unattended open material will form a skin on the surface.

APPLICATION - SPRAYER (HVLP or Airless)
Stir well before use.  Pour Active Elements – Advance Seal through a strainer prior to use.  Spray using an airless or HVLP spray system. When applying 2 coats, spray the second coat perpendicular to the first.  Always use a chemical respirator when spraying with an airless or HVLP spray system. Keep containers closed when not in use, unattended open material will form a skin on the surface.

Review the tech data sheet(TDS) - pdf file (printable) before purchasing
Other products may be needed.  The TDS will have that listed information.