Simply put, 25% products contain 5% less solids than 30% products. Solids Ratio - This is simply the ratio of acrylic to solvent in the product. Unfortunately, they typically don't last as long and most will "yellow" to some degree over time with UV exposure, no matter what the manufacturer says. Because of this, styrene-acrylics are a little more forgiving if you apply them over concrete that has a higher moisture content. The addition of styrene into the formula allows for a bit of breathability. Styrene-Acrylics are often referred to as "cure and seals since they can be applied to freshly poured concrete. Pure acrylics should only be applied to cured concrete (28+ days old). Here are the three basic things you should be looking at when choosing a solvent-based acrylic:Īcrylic Formula - Pure Acrylic or Co-polymer? Pure acrylics are typically a little more durable than co-polymer (styrene-acrylics) and will not yellow with UV exposure. Many (if not most) are the EXACT same products private labeled over and over with new claims to fame. Truth is, there are only a few basic differences in solvent-based acrylics that are even noticeable to the average user.
What's up with all these acrylics? What's the freaking difference? Which is right for me?Īs you search for the "perfect sealer" you will likely come across hundreds of solvent-based acrylics, all in a different shiny can, and all claiming to be the "best sealer ever invented". We Offer Sample Sizes of All Our Most Popular Products.
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