Sealer for Precast Treads

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Author Message David G. Axt, CCS, CSI ,SCIP Senior Member Username: david_axt Post Number: 1483 Registered: 03-2002 Posted on Friday, May 27, 2016 - 01:25 pm:    What sealer do I use to seal interior precast stair treads? The idea is to make the treads stain resistant yet not slippery or change the appearance. Do I specify a water repellent? Will the water-repellent admixtures in the precast mix be sufficient without any further coatings? Thanks! David G. Axt, CCS, CSI, SCIP Specifications Consultant Axt Consulting LLC Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS Senior Member Username: michael_chusid Post Number: 155 Registered: 10-2003 Posted on Friday, May 27, 2016 - 03:38 pm:    Why seal them? Use a high performance water repellent like a siloxane. It penetrates and helps avoid water based stains. Most of the "staining" will be scuffing from heals or dirt ground into surface, so discuss maintenance procedures with owner's maintenance staff. Michael Chusid, RA FCSI CCS www.chusid.com www.buildingproduct.guru