Shop floor....concrete dust

Rick(MN) · Jan 12, 2011

Here is my dilemma....shop was built 10 years ago and fllor was poured the following year. Floor was not sealed. I have finally gotten this thing insulated and heated. The problem I"m having is dust. Doesnt matter how much or often I sweep. Seems like awhile back someone suggested Elmers Glue mixed in warm water applied to the floor. Opinions? Experiences? Suggestions? Thanks

paul · Jan 12, 2011

Does not Elmer's return to liquid goop when it gets wet????

Why not sweep it, vaccum it, and put a real sealer on it now????? A 5 gallon can is at any hardware or box store?

--->Paul

msb · Jan 12, 2011

Seal it. Its not too late. Or use a heavy industrial grade liquid wax.

Rick(MN) · Jan 12, 2011

I would have thought the same thing. Just one of those thngs that you remember from time to time.

MarkB_MI · Jan 13, 2011

Seal it with something like CS-309. Available from most ready-mix plants.
Meadows CS 309

36 Coupe · Jan 13, 2011

Sodium silicate or water glass will seal a floor.I see it in quart cans in hardware stores.Waterglass has been used to seal floors for many years.

Billy NY · Jan 13, 2011

euclid chemical company - look at their website, they have a product for this
Euclid Chemical Company

showcrop · Jan 13, 2011

I can't imagine myself ever thinking that I have dust coming out of my twenty-two year old floor when I am depositing so much from all the dirty work that I am doing in there.

Janicholson · Jan 13, 2011

vacuum, then clean to remove oils, and coat with garage floor epoxy. Application of silicon carbide grit as it hardens makes a great floor that is easy to clean and resists slipping. Jim

onefarmer · Jan 13, 2011

I used a two part epoxy paint on my shop. Wash it, run over it with a vacuum then paint it.

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