Continuation of the series profiling Samel (Sam) Sem, founder of SEMCO:
Customers who bought SEMCO’s concrete cleaning products asked Sam for a sealer that would protect their newly cleaned concrete floors. Concrete was porous and clients needed a product that would reduce this porosity so that oil, grease, or other spills would remain on the surface instead of being absorbed into the concrete floor. This would provide the user with enough time to clean up the spill before it could penetrate the concrete. Other factors that could damage unsealed concrete over time included high traffic, harsh weather conditions, water, dirt, abrasives, and salts.
Sam went to work and developed X-Crete 500, a waterproofing sealer that would work well even under harsh conditions. The secret to the X-Crete 500 performance was its low molecular weight which provided excellent penetration into the pores of the substrate. Once X-Crete 500 filled into the pores, a chemical reaction would occur resulting in the creation of a solid, breathable membrane. X-Crete 500 provides long lasting protection with a natural looking finish for many surface types.
Today, SEMCO offers three other concrete sealers along with X-Crete 500. Customers can choose the concrete sealant that best meets their needs.
X-Crete 400 is formulated with the latest technology in polyurethane blend resin to provide the most environmentally-responsible, water-based sealer available in today’s market. X-Crete 400 is a high quality, multi-faceted product. It dries clear, creating a shiny look as it simultaneously seals, dust proofs, and protects. X-Crete 400 is a unique, one-of-a-kind high-gloss topcoat, which provides a durable barrier resistant to stains and chemicals while providing a polished look for exterior and interior use.
Xtra Gloss is a one-part solvent-based polyurethane sealer, able to provide exceptional durability and shine for interior, exterior, and below grade use. Xtra Gloss is a high quality, multi-faceted product which dries clear, creating a wet look, as it simultaneously seals, dustproofs, and protects for long lasting durability. Xtra Gloss is a unique, high-gloss top coat which provides superior and durable resistance to stains, many chemicals and vehicle traffic.
Xcel is an exceptional waterproofing sealer designed specifically for natural stone. Xcel’s low molecular weight allows for excellent penetration. Xcel fills into the pores of the substrate, in which the chemical reaction that follows creates a solid, but breathable membrane. Xcel provides long lasting protection for a vast array of surfaces over which it leaves a natural finish.
For help in resolving problems associated with concrete stains, concrete coatings, and cleaning and renovation of concrete floors, visit www.semcomfg.com.
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This would provide the user with enough time to clean up the spill before it could penetrate the concrete. Other factors that could damage unsealed concrete over time included high traffic, harsh weather conditions, water, dirt, abrasives, and salts. website
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