After the precise and arduous process of polishing and grinding your concrete floors to perfection, the final step is to preserve them with a strong and long-lasting stain resistor. Without applying some type of protection, foot traffic and liquids such as oil, vinegar or water could potentially ruin the polished finish. This extra step in the process is incredibly simple, but yields immense benefits.

The SR2 by Ameripolish

A relatively new and innovative stain resistor on the market is produced by Ameripolish – the SR2. This product is revolutionary in that it offers better protection and better resistance to stains than other protectors on the market because it penetrates the surface of the concrete (not like topical protectors that sit on the surface and wear off with foot traffic). The SR2 also eliminates the need for burnishing, which means one less step. Not to mention, the SR2 has more of a natural finish – it gives the truest representation of what polished concrete actually is.
This product effectively covers 1500 to 2500 square feet per gallon and it lasts up to 3 years. The steps are easy to execute and take little to no time. The following video from the October 1st and 2nd Training Seminar demonstrates how to apply SR2 and why it is such a successful resistor.
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The Process:

  1. Apply the product using a microfiber pad or an acetone-based pump sprayer
  2. Be sure you use long, even strips to ensure maximum floor coverage
  3. After the floor dries completely, apply the second application (unless it is a tight slab)
  4. Then wait 48 hours and the floor should be apt to repel oil, vinegar and water
  5. If light reflection is an issue, you can go back over the floor with maintenance pads

And that is really all there is to it! The SR2 product application is simple, yet highly beneficial. And for further testament to this product, an expert in the industry, Nick Dancer of Dancer Concrete, says “Based on my test on a sample board the SR2 out performed 3 other popular stain guards. This test was based on using the SR2 and the other stain guards without the use of any densifier. These were used as standalone products on bare concrete.  I also noticed there was no streaking or cloudiness that you may get with traditional stain guards.”

As always, our sales reps are more than happy to answer any questions you may have, so call us for further details!