Use and Care Manual

Beautify and protect drab concrete garage floors, driveways – and most other interior/exterior concrete
surfaces – with DaiHard® Garage and Driveway Concrete Sealer.
It’s an easy one-component protective coating that forms a tough, clear barrier resistant to water, salt,
abrasion, impact, chemicals and more. And with great resistance to hot tire pickup and tire marking, it helps
keep garage floors and driveways looking good.
It is also an excellent low VOC top coat for use over all DAICH decorative stone floor coatings. Just roll on two
coats for a lasting, colour-enhancing satin sheen.
SURFACE PREPARATION
CONCRETE: New concrete must cure 30 days before coating. The surface must be clean and dry, free from dirt, dust,
surface flaking, oils, peeling paint and other contaminates. Very smooth, new or efflorescent surfaces should be etched to
open surface pores and add profile. Let the surface dry 24 hours before application.
Exterior: (1) Pressure wash the concrete for most effective cleaning. (2) Alternatively, scrub the surface with Daich
Concrete Cleaner / Etcher for superior cleaning performance and best penetration. Rinse thoroughly with a pressure
washer (best) or hose.
Garage Floors: (1) Pressure wash the floor for best results. (2) If the surface is very smooth or efflorescent, scrub with Daich
Concrete Cleaner / Etcher to remove dirt, open the pores and add surface profile for best adhesion. Rinse thoroughly with a
pressure washer (best) or hose to thoroughly remove all etching residue.
Interior: (1) Scrub or mop with a TSP (trisodium phosphate) and water solution and rinse thoroughly. (2) Alternatively, for
best cleaning — or if the floor is smooth — use Daich Concrete Cleaner / Etcher to clean and add bonding profile. (3)
Rinse well. Remove all water with good drainage or wet-vac and allow to dry until the next day.
DAICH STONE COATINGS: Sweep or wipe away any dirt or foreign objects that may be on your DAICH decorative stone
finish (leaves, bird droppings, etc.) prior to sealer application.
SEALER APPLICATION
In dry conditions with application temperature 50ºF (10ºC ) or above. Apply uniformly onto the surface using a medium
pile roller or paint brush. Apply two coats are recommended six to eight hours apart (longer in damp or cool conditions, or
where there is little air circulation, like a basement). Scuff old paint with 180 grit sandpaper and remove any fine sanding
dust before application. Do not step on the surface while it is tacky. **For even greater durability, additional coats
may be applied if desired. Daich Slip-Resistant Additive is also available for pre-mix into sealer for added traction.
Cure Time: 24 hours (longer in damp or cool conditions). Avoid normal foot traffic until curing is complete.
Coverage: Up to 500 sq.ft. (46 m
2
) per gallon per coat. May vary with surface roughness and application thickness.
Storage: Store in original unopened container up to two years. Do not freeze. Water-based product.
DaiHard® Garage & Driveway Performance
PRODUCT DATA SHEET
CONCRETE SEALER
GARAGE & DRIVEWAY
DAIHARD
• hot tire pickup / tire mark resistant
• water / weather resistant
• excellent UV resistance
• excellent chemical resistance
• very low odor & water-based
• semi-gloss finish
• salt resistant
• impact / abrasion resistant
• mold / mildew resistant
• low VOC