Concrete is made from cement, which is an assortment of dry elements such as limestone, clay, shingles and other minerals mixed with water to make them bind. When concrete is poured and left to harden the water soaks into the dry elements, while some water evaporates, leaving concrete floors with a porous and dusty quality, which makes them susceptible to staining.

However, when a protective coating is applied, known as concrete floor sealing, concrete floors become hardened, no longer susceptible to stains, and can be an attractive floor choice for a number of establishments – from industrial to commercial, retail and even domestic.

This process of sealing concrete floors is also known as concrete curing, concrete hardening, concrete dust-proofing or epoxy coating.

Concrete floor sealing has a number of primary uses – A good serviceable concrete floor requires a hard and durable surface. Even the best concrete surfaces can develop undesirable characteristics in wearing, dusting, and scaling. Sometimes even more damaging effects occur: Sweating due to pH imbalances, ASR (Alkaline Silica Reactivity), salt intrusion, and dirt and grime buildup which causes harmful bacteria and health issues.

However, it can also be used for aesthetic and design purposes. Sealant can be, glossy or matt to add the desired look to the floor, while also used on colour-stained/dyed concrete or concrete floor overlays to seal and protect these design treatments.

Concrete floor sealing is widely used to finish concrete floors in large commercial and industrial buildings such as warehouses, factory floors, car parks and workshops.

However, sealed concrete flooring is becoming an increasingly popular choice in place of tile, slate or stone floors. Perth restaurants, bars, retail stores, shopping centres, airports and even hospitals are now opting for decoratively sealed concrete floors, giving these high-traffic establishments a hard-wearing and durable floor with a modern design feel.