What would be the best product to seal a basement floor (brand new) that would not be slippery? How long should I wait before applying product?
New basement – want to seal concrete
cementsealer
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You can definitely Zinsser over latex - just did it last week. Now will the Zinsser after latex not cover up the smell as much. I am not sure and not really sure anyone could say for sure but I would rather have it directly on the wood. Latex will sit and Zinsser will work its way in more.
It's a process, not a "special" material. A good steel trowel job can give a glass-like finish on standard concrete. It's partly technique, and partly timing (or timing is part of the technique.) Troweling knocks down larger particles and brings up smaller ones, resulting in a smooth finish. In many places it's too smooth, IMHO - easy to sweep, but also easy to fall on, especially if damp/wet.
On large jobs a 4 (or more) bladed power trowel is used.
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Best Answer
Best product depends on your criteria for best.
Personally I use a flat (non glossy) concrete floor paint, water based so cleanup is easy. I'm not fond of gray concrete as a finished look, so unless the concrete was dyed some other color I don't want to see it - your mileage may vary, they do make clear concrete sealers if you like that look. Paint cuts dust generation, and improves lighting if you use a light color.
Some folks like to spend a lot more on epoxy coatings and then spend some more on making them not slippery.