Cornerstone Clean & Seal Frequently Asked Questions

Hi Andy, the problem described in the previous letters is a water vapor drive issue.  It is simply the capillary system in the concrete allowing water to migrate to the interior.  This problem can be corrected, I would recommend an application of Deep Seal and then after 24 hours an additional Application of Failsafe Two.

Many of our customers use ACON products as part of their standard protocol and have for years. As a result, they have experienced a dramatic difference in the quality of their pools and also a significant reduction in callbacks. As a standard, they seal each and every pool shell as soon as the shotcrete is installed with Deep Seal Plus. The Deep Seal Plus is two of our products; both products are full strength in this one container. To learn more about how our sealing services set us apart from other concrete sealing companies in Atlanta, GA, contact us today.

The Deep Seal application will last the life of the pool deck.  Whichever top sealer is applied that product will need to be re-applied at some point.  The Luster Max Plus is the product that we have recommended for your deck and will last three to five years.  If the Surface Seal is used I would recommend re-sealing every other year.

The Deep Seal application is a permanent enhancement increasing strength, water and chemical resistance and will reduce maintenance cycles and keep everything cleaner between visits.  The Deep Seal application will never need to be repeated.

We clean and seal concrete and masonry, and we don’t stop there. Our team is professional and thoroughly trained and skilled to evaluate and accomplish the projects that they are given. We also use a very unique line of concrete and masonry products.  These products will permanently waterproof, strengthen, reduce freeze-thaw damage, reduce/eliminate efflorescence, control mold and mildew, and reduce cleaning cycles. To learn more about our concrete, masonry, and wood sealing services in Atlanta, GA, contact our team today!

One concern is that maintenance may be more than your customer may want to endure, but it can be done. We maintain a pool/entertainment complex for one of our customers who entertain often including catering the events. All of the limestone was sealed immediately after construction. To date, we have always been able to remove every stain but the property is sealed annually and cleaned several times a year, usually right before a function. To learn more about our masonry sealing services in Atlanta, GA, contact our team today.

Hi, yes there is a product.

As you know the efflorescence is coming from the un-used Portland / free alkali in the pool shell, PebbleTec, Plaster, thinset and grouts.  All of these problems can be addressed.

Standard protocol for the pool companies using our products is for the pool shell to be enhanced with Deep Seal Plus.  The PebbleTec or Plaster sprayed with Deep Seal as soon as possible after placing. Efflorescence Reducer (ER) will be used in ALL Portland, thinset and grouts.  The unused Portland is either hydrated with the Deep Seal products after installation or hydrated by the use of the (ER) in the initial mix. In addition the capillary systems in these products is eliminated or greatly reduced.

Yes, it can, providing there is no free or pooled water. This means that you can pressure clean and still apply after the free water is gone. Learn more about our concrete and masonry sealing services in Atlanta, GA when you call us today.

There are approximately 200 square feet of coverage per gallon. However, some very porous poor quality concretes may require more product to enable the sufficient chemical reaction to achieve total results. Contact us today to learn more about how our processes compare to other concrete sealing companies in Atlanta, GA.

In the majority of cases, yes, it will be sufficient. However, it may require an additional coat where hydrostatic pressure is evident or on old concrete with unusually high moisture readings. To learn more about how our concrete and masonry sealing services in Atlanta, GA can fit your needs, contact our team today.

Yes, with proper instruction we can install a sealant within 14 days. Contact us today to find out why we're the right choice when it comes to concrete sealing companies in Atlanta, GA.

Concrete should be 14 days old, 7% or 85% RH.  If figures are out of this range.  Contact me for additional information and procedures.

Yes, you do because the surface must have some porosity to allow penetration for our concrete and masonry sealing services in Atlanta, GA to work properly. Pour a little water on the surface to test for porosity.

Generally no, as most leading brands have been successfully applied. Contact me or the leading brand Manufacturers for their recommendations. Floor must be sanded and vacuumed to remove all the possibility of alkaline laitance purged, excess dried material or any other contamination.

ACON Deep Seal has virtually an unlimited shelf life and comes in pails with re-sealable lids fitted with re-sealable and retractable spouts (5 gallon only) for easy dispensing.  The long shelf life allows for product to be kept on hand for convenience and just in case an unexpected moisture job comes up.

ACON Deep Seal is ready to use, no messy mixing or clean up required. Simply wash with water.

ACON Deep Seal is totally user and environment-friendly, odorless, zero VOC. MSDS sheet is available. Call today to learn more about ACON Deep Seal and our other concrete and masonry sealing services in Atlanta, GA.

As ACON Deep Seal is alkaline, like so many other products commonly used in the building industry such as wet concrete, cement mortar, cleaning chemicals etc. may cause some slight surface etching effect on glass or polished aluminum if allowed to dry before rinsing with water. Best to mask or protect from product drying on the surface. If contact is made wipe off with water and dry with clean cloth.

Normally, the area is trafficable in one hour. Whereas most other systems are closed to foot traffic and general site access for 24 hours and in some cases 72 hours.

Unlike many other products that form a topical type membrane that if perforated, it basically renders the system ineffective, ACON Deep Seal penetrates deep inside the concrete matrix and allows drilling, nailing and surface damage to occur without affecting its moisture proofing performance.

The unique formulation of ACON Deep Seal has been specifically designed to moisture proof concrete and at the same time achieve and maintain an approximate 2mm surface porosity to accept acrylic primers etc. that are commonly used in the flooring Industry. After the final sanding and vacuuming of ACON Deep Seal treated concrete has taken place, you will notice this porosity and the floor is ready to proceed with floor Prep etc. Although, there are many types of adhesives and leveling compounds/repair mediums that are used directly on the prepared surface, if the concrete is very dense (high quality) in surface and matrix make up, you would normally have to apply some leveling material to accept water borne hard set type of adhesives to allow moisture dissipation and correct tack times whether our material was used or not. In other words, on this type of concrete, because of the size and molecular shape of our material, it would normally penetrate and complete its purpose and after sanding and vacuuming to remove any contaminants that may have been purged, or some excess material that has dried on the surface, you would be left with the same dense surface you started with, which would require some surface prep as previously mentioned. In other words, it is not all about the effect of our product, but also the original density of the substrate.

As mentioned previously, legally we cannot speak on behalf of other manufacturers and strongly suggest you contact the product manufacturers for their product recommendations for the required purpose, as there is so many different types of adhesives etc. manufactured for particular and specific uses.

You can use the structure that's been sealed the same day as it's sealed. To learn more about our sealing process and to find out why we're the best of the concrete sealing companies in Atlanta, GA, get in touch with our team today.