How to Protect Concrete Against Winter Snow and Ice
- 1). Thoroughly clean the surface of all dirt and debris. Mix together mild soap and hot water in a bucket. Apply the soapy mixture to the concrete with a pressure washer. If a pressure washer isn't available, pour the soapy mixture onto the concrete and scrub with a long-handled scrub brush. Remove oily stains with a commercial degreaser. Rinse the area with clean water from a garden hose and allow it to thoroughly dry.
- 2). Put on goggles and protective gloves.
- 3). Mix the sealer well before application with a flex mixer, if possible. Use paint sticks if no flex mixer is available.
- 4). Pour the concrete sealer into a paint tray. Dip a large paintbrush into the sealer and use it to seal the edges of the concrete. Then apply sealer to the remainder of the concrete with a medium nap roller on an extension pole using long, smooth strokes.
- 5). Apply a thin, even coat and give it a few hours to dry. Apply a second coat and allow that coat to dry as well.
- 6). Wait a minimum of 24 hours before walking or driving on the concrete. Reapply every five years or follow the application schedule recommended by the manufacturer.
