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Wet look sealers are the most popular type of sealer to use on concrete, stamped concrete and concrete pavers. There are a few different types of products that can help to achieve a wet look.

Wet Look Driveway Image

Acrylic sealers are known for their ability to provide concrete with a wet look and enhance the appearance of dull concrete. When an acrylic is applied to concrete the solvents force the concrete to go through a wetting process. During this process, the concrete will look as though it has just been wet with water. As the solvents start to evaporate, a coating will form on the surface over the “wet looking” concrete.

Popular Wet Look Sealers

Here is a list of comprised of the best selling wet look sealers:

• Armor AR500: This product is featured in the above image. Solvent based. Wet look concrete sealer with a high gloss protective coating. Professional grade.
• Armor AR350: Solvent based. Wet look concrete sealer with a satin sheen protective coating. Professional grade.
• BEHR: Solvent based. Wet look concrete sealer with a high gloss coating.
• EAGLE: Solvent based. Wet look concrete sealer with a high gloss coating.
• H&C: Water based. Wet look concrete sealer with high gloss coating.

How To Buy a Wet Look Sealer

When it comes to buying a wet look sealer, there are a few things you want to consider:

1. Water or Solvent. Solvent based sealers are easier to maintain, especially when it comes time to recoat. Water based coatings need to be fully removed before reapplying; solvent based coatings can be applied over existing solvent based coatings.
2. Surface Preparation. Some products require a lot of surface preparation and other products require minimal to none. Consider how much it will cost you to properly prepare the surface before applying the coating.
3. Price. Price is relative to quality. You will pay more for a higher solids professional grade product and less for a low solids solution available at the local hardware store. Browse through image guides and test the company’s customer service and product knowledge before moving forward with a decision.
4. Appearance. If you want a color, make sure the product is available with a color options.
5. Application. Make sure the product is fit for your application. Some products can be used on concrete but not pavers, others can be used on pavers but not concrete. Some products can be used on everything. Make sure the product suits the application.