Anyone use Ghost Sheild -- Lithi-Tek 4500 Concrete Densifier plus Siloxa-Tech 8510 --

Looks very interesting, I would also be interested if anyone has used it, and whether it is a slippery surface or retains some of the natural concrete grip. Looks like 4500 is not as oil resistant as the 8510, not sure one would need to use both although it appears you can. I am looking at coating a natural concrete garage floor, and do not want epoxy for various reasons.

 

This is kind of my business. We do custom garages ( floors and cabinets) usually with epoxy though. I can maybe help if you have questions. I've never used that particular product however. Usually densifiers are used when polishing, but can go on a floor to be sealed. The obvious downside is that being a clear coating, once the concrete cracks, it will be totally visible through the floor, and be untreated in that area. As well, spills need to be wiped up promptly. Also avoid acid cleaners on it, as it will dull any gloss it does have.

I would also not trust the 10 year warranty. The warranties are in an ideal world, where the homeowner maintains, and cleans their floor regularly. I would bet 5 years is a more realistic expectation.

 

I'm interested in advice here, as well, as I just bought a house and want to do the garage floor there. Thank you.

 

Hi Shaun,
Just saw your post #16 on this thread:
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/what-to-coat-garage-floors-with.573139/

Thanks.

 

A quick grind and seal will go a long way. Or try a urethane sealer. The prep will help a ton. Concrete guys want to finish a floor super smooth, so they'll trowel the floor to draw water up to the surface, and it leaves a soft creamy layer. The densifier works wonders when you grind the floor as it shaves off the creamy layer, and harderens the concrete below.

We did a condo with it once with the urethane. Its a super thin sealer ( 2-3mils thick) so the more coats the better, and you can build up the mil thickness, for durability. You can get it in a glossy, or a matte. Its pretty bulletproof for wear.

http://ghostshield.com/product/urethane-645/ . I'd use this one. Though I'm pro epoxy, and have it in my shop and home garage. I'd use this as a second choice.