This is because the sealer will protect the concrete from road salts stains mold etc.
Broom finish concrete patio ideas.
In many cases.
The typical process for a broom finish is.
Although with low water cement ratio exterior concrete with the proper amount of air there might not be.
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Should i seal the broom finished concrete.
There s some disagreement here.
Drag a stiff bristled broom one made from horsehair or nylon slowly across the surface.
Remove any residual acid mixture by scrubbing the patio with an old broom.
Ensure each stroke is consistent traveling in the same direction and creating tiny ridges in the surface.
Wait for the bleed water to evaporate.
Strike off with a screed.
Rinse the concrete patio thoroughly with a garden hose.
Resurfacing this concrete slab took years off its appearance but it s still important to give this slab a broom finish.
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Allow the concrete patio to dry for 48 to 72 hours.
This is a normal type of broom finish we do on a lot of patios pool decks sidewalks and driveways.