Armor WL550 Penetrating Matte Wet Look Water Repellent Concrete Sealer for Concrete, Brick, Flagstone, Pavers - 1gal
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About This Product
The Armor WL550 is a solvent-based penetrating water repellent sealer designed to reduce damage and deterioration to concrete and masonry surfaces without leaving behind a surface film or coating. In addition to reducing the absorption of water, the Armor WL550 will also slightly enhance the color of most concrete and masonry surfaces. The Armor WL550 is a great choice if you are looking to slightly revive dull and faded coloring without having to worry about maintaining a film or coating.
Highlights
- Works entirely below the surface and will not leave a surface film or coating
- Chemically reacts with the substrate to form a water repellent barrier below the surface that can reduce the absorption of water and other liquids by up to 95%
- Won't yellow, peel, flake, or fake - no film or coating to maintain
- Easy to apply with a pump sprayer - easy to maintain. One gallon will cover up to 175-225 square feet in one coat
- Surfaces sealed with the Armor WL550 are more resistant to damage and deterioration caused by water absorption including cracking, spalling, ice damage, salt damage, organic surface growth and staining
- Designed specifically for surfaces with a variation in colors that need a very slight color enhancement such as brick, integrally colored pavers, flagstone, bluestone, integrally colored stamped concrete, and other types of natural stone
- This product should not be used on broom finished concrete, uncolored concrete, uncolored pavers, or any substrate that doesn't have a variation in color. If you need a consistent or dramatic wet look finish and are looking to seal concrete or concrete pavers, the Armor AR350 or Armor AR500 are better alternatives
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Product Information
Specifications
Dimensions
Container Size | 1 Gallon |
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Coverage Area (sq. ft.) | 175 sq ft |
Details
Application | Concrete Waterproofer/Sealer |
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Application Method | Pump-up Sprayer |
Base Material | Oil Based |
Color Family | Clear |
Color/Finish | Wet Look Matte |
Dry To Touch Time (hh:mm) | 02:00 |
Finish Family | Matte |
Interior/Exterior | Exterior, Interior |
Maximum hydrostatic pressure (lb.) | 0 |
Maximum Optimal Temperature (F) | 85 |
Minimum Optimal Temperature (F) | 55 |
Number per Package | 1 |
Paint/Stain Features | Sealer |
Recommended Number of Coats | 1 |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Substrate/Surface Material Use | Brick, Cement, Concrete, Stone |
Surface Location | Driveway, Exterior Wall, Patio, Pavers, Pool Deck |
Transparency | Clear |
Vertical/Horizontal | Vertical / Horizontal |
Questions & Answers
Should I use 350 or the 550 on concrete Rumblestone pavets
Several coats of the AR350 will usually give better color enhancement than the WL550 which is thinner than water with more of a subtle enhancement.
Can you use a [paint] roller to apply or use a typical pump sprayer such as what you use for say weed/bug spray?
The WL550 penetrating sealer is thinner than water and has a high concentration of acetone. It drips excessively if you attempt to roll it on. If you spray it, the sprayer needs to be an acetone pump sprayer with EPDM rubber seals and hose. Acetone will damage seals and hose on a cheaper sprayer (will stop working quickly).
Does this product go 175 sqft per gallon or per 5 gallons. Is this product sold in gallons or 5 gallons
Coverage can vary depending on a surface's porosity. The coverage listed is a 175 square feet per gallon with one coat. Some surfaces are very porous and may require two coats. Usually, a gallon covers around 100 square feet with two coats. Denser/less porous substrates such as stone often require less sealer and may only require a single coat instead of two coats. It's always best to test a small area prior to full application.
What is the proper way to apply this sealer?
Foundation Armor recommends applying the WL550 with an acetone resistant hand-pump sprayer such as the Armor Sprayer. A sprayer should be fitted with EPDM seals, hose and a 1/2 gallon per minute nozzle. Following application, a sprayer should be flushed with acetone.
How many sqft will a gallon jug cover of flagstine?
Coverage can vary depending upon a surface's porosity. If the surface is dense/less porous and only requires one coat, a gallon could cover 250+ square feet. If a surface is slightly more porous and requires two coats, a gallon might only cover 100 square feet with two coats.
Can this product be used on a slate patio, and will it darken the slates color?
The WL550 can be applied to natural stone such as slate. Slate is a very dense stone and might only be able to accept one coat. If needed, run a small test, when properly applied, the WL550 should not develop a gloss finish (just color enhancement).
How long after the concrete is poured do you have to wait to use this sealer?
It's best to wait 28 days before applying the WL550.
Does this make the pavers slippery when wet
When properly applied, the WL550 should not make a surface slippery. It's always best to test a small, inconspicuous area prior to full application.
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Product Snapshot | |||
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Ideal for enhancing and protecting concrete, brick, and stone with a matte wet look and long-lasting water repellency. | Ideal for concrete surfaces, this sealer densifies, hardens, and offers UV and abrasion resistance for enhanced durability. | Ideal for patching, repairing, or resurfacing concrete, masonry, stucco, and brick. Waterproofs and provides exceptional strength and adhesion. | Ideal for sealing cracks, holes, and joints in concrete, masonry, and more. Stops flowing water and provides a durable, waterproof seal. |
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175-225 sq. ft./gal | 800 sq ft/gallon | 25 sq ft | 50 sq ft |
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2 hours | 6 hours | 4 hours | 3 hours |
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