Armor AR350 Low Gloss Wet Look Concrete Sealer 5 Gallon - Professional Grade Color Enhancing Solvent Based Acrylic Sealer for Exterior Concrete and Pavers - 700 VOC

Shipped fast and was really well packaged for shippment! Application was super simple and easy with standard roller and a broom handle attached. Followed the directions exactly and had zero issues on colored concrete pavers. Previous owner had slacked on sealing before us so the first coat that I liberally rolled on got soaked in quickly. Pic attached is that 1st coat after 24hrs. Due to the overly dried out pavers, coverage was lower than described. I got about 1300sqft single coat which is inline of their estimates. The second coat does cover better so staying on top of reapplications every 2-4 years should be easier and more cost effective. It really does improve the look of the pavers although you will see alot more white stone spots after due to where the paver color has worn off over the years. But still better looking by far! I did test a secind coat in spots which was also zero issues but not as transforming. But when it rained a few days later it was noticeable how the water beaded better. I experiance none of the cloudy, white, or yellow issues that any of the neg reviews list. And this was done in South West Florida with a SW facing driveway! I did reapply polymetric sand to all the paver joints prior with some joints at the street and side walk being 1". The polymetric sand was preset with water mist 2 days prior and with sealer it became very hard which is perfect! I have already ordered a second 5 gallons to complete a second coat without any hesitation and would highly recomend!

After years of sun, rain, and chlorine splash taking a toll on my stamped concrete pool patio, I decided to bring it back to life with a serious sealer. I went with the Armor AR350 because of its great reputation, and I’m so glad I did. I used the full 5-gallon container to do two coats across the stamped concrete, and I also mixed in the Armor Fine Non-Slip Additive to make sure the wet surface wouldn’t become a slip hazard — especially around the pool where bare feet and puddles are the norm. The result was everything I hoped for. The AR350 gave my patio that enhanced wet-look without the overly glossy "wet paint" shine — it made the stamped texture and color variations really pop again. The solvent smell during application is no joke (definitely wear a mask), but it flashes off quickly and is completely worth it. I applied it with a sprayer for the first coat, then back-rolled with a 3/8” nap roller for the second. The non-slip additive blended in easily and didn’t clump or cloud the finish. After it dried, the patio had a smooth satin look and just enough grit underfoot that I now feel confident walking out there even when wet. It’s been a couple months now, and the protection is holding strong. Water beads on the surface, no chalking or whitening, and it still looks freshly sealed after rainstorms and direct sun exposure. I can’t emphasize enough how much better the patio looks — it went from dull and dusty to crisp and rich-looking. If you have a stamped concrete pool deck or any decorative hardscape, this sealer paired with the non-slip additive is a winning combo. Easy to apply, pro-grade results, and no more worrying about slipping near the pool. Highly recommend!

(VOC 350 variety). Product was easy to spread using standard paint roller (3/8 inch nap) over our exposed concrete aggregate paint deck. With roller we were able to (1) get to the edges of coping stone and brick pavers without spilling over and (2) go back and forth at different angles to ensure even distribution. We needed 9.5 gallons for two good coats over 750 square feet of untreated new concrete aggregate and other concrete aggregate that hadn't been refreshed in 15 years. Looks great after drying - make the aggregate sparkle and pop. No puddles, no haze, no bubbling. We used a weak muriatic acid wash (1 part pool acid to 10 parts water) with a brush broom to clean the concrete first, rinsed, then let dry for two days. Great product. Delivered when promised.

Excellent product. The product went on very easily with a roller. I added the no slip grit as this was to seal some pavers near my pool. I had about 700sq. ft. and 5 gallons was just enough. The first coat went on in about 2 hours with a large roller. The second coat I used a sprayer so that I could get into the crevices between the pavers. It looks stunning! I started the project 2 weeks earlier by removing the effloresence on the pavers and cleaning them with a pressure washer. The first day of a 4 day good weather pattern I started by using my leaf blower to blow off the pine needles and dust, then, after mixing the grit, I started laying it on with the roller. The first few strokes of the roller I had too much product on the roller. After an adjustment I rolled small areas about 4ft. square and overlapped all sides. In two hours I completed the full coat but noticed that some of the seams between the pavers had not been covered. The second coat I used a sprayer without the grit. I hit the seams and lightly coated the surface. The final look is great and the product directions really helped with cleanup. I would recommend this product but it took more than I expected to finish the job. I ordered more as I have two more areas of pavers to seal and may decide to lay a thin final coat on the big pavers. All in all I expect that I will use 10 gallons for about 1300 sq. ft. of pavers.

We are very satisfied and completely amazed on how well this product blends perfectly and the gloss finish looks so even. It covered over 1300 square feet (formula said it would cover around 1100 square feet) and we still have close to 2/3rds of a gallon left over for touch up later. It took us just over 2 hours and we cannot stress to make sure you time applying it when the weather is perfect. Our driveway and porch are beautiful once again and considering it’s been since 2006, the concrete did absorb a lot of the product and it out performed the square footage that said it would cover. We highly recommend this Armor AR350! Excellent product. Excellent results.

This AR350 sealer made an amazing difference in the appearance of our molded concrete pavers. I ended up putting three coats on because these are relatively porous pavers. After just the first coat the difference in appearance was astounding. It slightly darkens the paver overall and really enhances whatever colors are on them. Furthermore this product is easy to apply. Just follow the directions. As I wrote the paver's appearance was remarkably better with just one coat however no wet look was there. After the second coat the colors really popped but again no wet look. After the third coat we had it all - gorgeous pavers and the wet look. Your mileage may vary and three coats may not be needed. This product is very easy to work with. I applied it with 18" Purdy roller sleeves with 3/8" nap. Purdy rollers do in fact do a better job and yes, they are expensive. If you want to economize use a Purdy roller to apply the first coat and then switch to a less expensive alternative for subsequent coat(s). If applying the product by roller DO NOT OVER APPLY THE AMOUNT OF PRODUCT YOU'RE PUTTING DOWN. Thin coats are much better than thick coats. I used around four gallons to seal 308 sq. ft. My pavers literally drank the AR350 when I applied the first coat because of their porosity. Coats two and three required much less product per coat. I called their tech support and followed their advice for surface prep. We scrubbed the entire surface with an eco friendly industrial strength cleaner then rinsed three times. I let the surface dry for thirty six hours before applying the sealer. Clean up was nonexistent. I used each roller only once. I have never successfully cleaned roller sleeves to where they were as soft as new. Let me be clear - I am an amateur at concrete finishing who happened to have produced spectacularly good results. I simply read all of the information on AR350 and followed the advice of their tech support. I did a lot of research beforehand and found that AR350 was the top product on many of the lists produced by professional concrete finishing/refinishing experts. Would I recommend this product to others? You betcha. Two final things. I don't work for the company that produces AR350 nor was I offered any inducement to write this review. Second, they will send you a sample quantity of AR350 to try. I don't know if there is a charge for this or not. I was convinced ahead of time that this was the product I wanted so initially i ordered one gallon. Don't do that. Get the sample. AR350 is LOTS more expensive in one gallon containers.

I had a 30' x 40' garage built and the concrete floor was continually dusty. I had considered painting or epoxy but the cost was prohibitive. I used the Foundation Armor as directed. I used a roller and it went on easy. The first coat soaked into the surface well. I let it dry for 24 hours and reapplied. The second coat covered great. It left a smooth finish and the overlap marks blended well. It left a tough hard finish after a couple days that has been resistant to scratches. I have moved in tools and equipment and haven't noticed any scratches on the floor. Oil wipes right off the surface. The concrete dust problem has been eliminated. It is easy to sweep and keep clean. Water beads up and is easy to squeegee away. The difference between the treated and untreated floor in the photo is obvious. It is a powerful product with a lot of solvents in it. You need a lot of fresh air during application. I would recommend a respirator. The only down side is it has taken nearly a month for the solvent smell to disappear. I expected this when I bought the solvent based version. I went with this product because I don't trust water based coatings.

Our backyard concrete paver patio was originally installed in 2002. It was definitely showing its age and was quite faded. I had always regretted not sealing the pavers when they were originally installed as the "wet look" really brings out the color of the pavers. Well, as part of our home renovation project we decided to update our backyard and hired a contractor to do most of the work, but we decided to keep the originally patio and seal it ourselves (we received a quote of $900 to have the pavers cleaned and sealed by a professional, but decided to save the money and DIY it). The next question was which sealer to use. We narrowed it down to one water-based sealer and one acrylic-based one. Originally I was leaning towards the water-based one because I was afraid that the acrylic one might create too glossy a finish and we wanted to avoid an artificial, "plasticky" look. The Armor AR350 Solvent Based Acrylic Wet Look Concrete Sealer and Paver Sealer said "low gloss" but we were still worried so we tested both sealers on some spare pavers that we had and compared them. The Armor sealer provided a much richer and more vibrant color than the water-based one, but with only a relatively low sheen. We were sold and I am so happy with the results!! Our patio looks BETTER than it did when it was first put in 20 years ago!! We were also so happy that the sealer did such a great job covering some of the white stains that had appeared over the years on some of the pavers as well. Application was pretty easy with a paint roller although it did take some time. Also, be sure to wear a mask when applying the sealer and take regular breaks as the smell can be quite strong while you're applying it. Thankfully after application, the smell doesn't take too long to dissipate and eventually disappears completely. I would HIGHLY recommend this sealer for anyone who wants to bring an old patio back to life! It's well worth it and we look forward to many more years of enjoying our small backyard space!!