Whether it’s a driveway, garage floor, flat concrete roof, or patio, concrete surfaces take a beating from traffic, weather, and moisture, and an uncoated surface will wear and stain over time. Below we’ve answered some of the most common questions about concrete coatings to help you choose the right protection for your space. Have a read through and you’ll likely find what you’re after. Still stuck? Get in touch with us.
Untreated concrete is porous and prone to staining, dusting, cracking, and moisture penetration over time. A quality concrete coating seals the surface, protects against oil stains, weather, and wear, and makes the area easier to clean while improving its overall appearance.
A sealer penetrates the surface and protects against moisture and staining while often allowing the concrete’s natural look to show through, whereas a concrete paint or coating sits on top of the surface, providing a solid colour finish along with protection. The right choice depends on whether you want to change the look of the concrete or simply protect it.
Yes, concrete coatings are commonly used on driveways, garage floors, and other high-traffic areas to protect against oil stains, tyre marks, and general wear while improving appearance. Shieldcoat has been used for driveway coating projects in New Zealand, with customers noting strong results in finish, colour, and durability.
Concrete should first be inspected for cracks or damage, with any issues repaired before coating. The surface then needs to be cleaned thoroughly to remove dirt, debris, moss, or any existing loose coatings so the new coating can adhere properly.
It is also important to note that concrete holds moisture for a long time and will need to be dry before coating. Where possible a moisture reader is great to check the level of moisture in the substrate however you can alsways do an adhesion/bubbling test on a small area to check prior to coating.
This depends on the product, surface preparation, and how much traffic or weather exposure the area gets. Specialised systems designed for concrete, applied correctly by an approved applicator, can offer long-term protection.
Yes. Concrete coatings can be applied by anyone. Our team at sheildcoat are happy to give you advice to ensure the correct products are applied at the right thickness, as well as tips and trips to get the job done.
Most concrete coating products can be applied with standard tools like a brush, roller, or sprayer, but for best results and warranty cover, Shieldcoat recommends its concrete coating systems be applied by an approved applicator to guarantee correct application and coverage under warranty.
Concrete coatings are suitable for a wide range of areas including driveways, garage floors, patios, paths, car parks, pool surrounds, and flat concrete roofs, with the right product depending on the level of traffic, exposure, and finish required.
Shieldcoat’s distributor network is growing all the time. Visit our approved applicator page to find your nearest stockist or applicator. Already have someone lined up to coat for you? Just ask them to use Shieldcoat. If needed, we can ship product anywhere in New Zealand.
