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We have outdoor rubber tiles, which we laid over an existing concrete patio. The tile was a great solution for covering the old concrete, but the rubber tiles have faded, and we are wondering if this sealer can be used outdoors and if it would help restore the finish & look of the tile before they faded?
Our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer will make the tiles look better, but it will not undo any fading due to UV exposure. There really is no way to undo the fading caused by direct sunlight.
Was this helpful?I have Rubaroc around my pool and was wondering if this would work to help put a protective coating in the areas that seem to get a lot of dirt and iron water from the sprinklers. Will it help prevent iron water spots on the rubber?
You could use our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer over your Rubaroc. This won't prevent dirt and grime but should make cleaning easier.
Was this helpful?Is this sealer approved for bar floor areas, and is this a high viscosity sealer or low?
Our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer has been and can be used over rubber flooring in a bar area. This product is a wax-based product and would be on the medium to the high side for viscosity.
Was this helpful?How often do you have to use the sealer? Every year every few months.
How often you have to reapply our Rubber Floor Finish, and Sealer will depend on the amount of traffic the flooring receives. For high traffic areas, you may have to reapply the finish every couple of months. If traffic is light, 1-2 applications a year is pretty typical.
Was this helpful?What is the lowest temperature this should be applied in?
We do not have freezing point for our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer. The boiling point for it is 212 - 220 degrees Fahrenheit.
Was this helpful?I have a rubber tile floor in a playroom. It has been down for 15 years. I am in the process of washing the floor with water and dawn. However, the tiles look dull. Can I use your product to bring back the shine? Thank you.
Our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer would help to bring back the shine to rubber flooring. On all black floors, the flooring may appear a little dull, but would look better than a wore out floor. If the floor has color flec in it, this will help to bring back the shine to the floor. Before applying our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer, you will want to read the directions to make sure that your floor is as clean as possible before applying it. That will make sure that you get the best results when using our product.
Was this helpful?Can this be put on a painted floor?
Our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer can be used over a painted floor.
Was this helpful?How long is the waiting time between each sealing application?
When applied with a synthetic mop head in a thin layer, the dry time for our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer is 20 - 30 minutes. This is the amount of time you will want to take between layers. If you are uncertain if the product is dry, take a finger and see if it is tacky at all. If it is, take a fan and run it over the surface to help the sealer dry.
Was this helpful?Dry time between thin coats of rubber floor finisher?
Dry-time for Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer is about 30 minutes between coats, but that may vary depending on your local humidity/temperature/ventilation. After a final coat you fill want to wait a full 24-hours for drying.
Was this helpful?Good morning. Do you ship to Canada? With the border closed, I cannot access my US address.
Yes, we can ship to Canada. To get the shipping rate for Canadian shipments, you will need to contact one of our Flooring Heroes via chat, email, or phone.
Was this helpful?Can I use this sealer on a rubber floor that is over 10 years old?
Our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer can be used rubber flooring of any age. You will just want to follow the directions on the bottle to get the best results.
Was this helpful?We have a Padenpor Rubber Basketball court from ABACUS flooring. Will this work as a protective layer to make cleaning easier?
When using our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer for products that we don't sell, we recommend following any care instructions from the manufacturer of your flooring product to make sure that our finish and sealer will work and not damage your flooring.
Was this helpful?How soon after applying sealer can we begin use on the mats for dog training activities?
We recommend not using your floor for 24 hours after our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer has been applied for best results.
Was this helpful?Would this product work as a topcoat over Ames® Liquid Granite® water-based, liquid acrylic plastic, elastomeric coating fused with a multi-color blend of decorative chips?
Our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer can't be used as a topcoat over epoxy.
Was this helpful?Hello, I purchased your all-black interlocking tile. What sealer is the best to cut down dirt, footprints, and easy mopping?
Our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer will help to reduce the sight of footprints even on all black flooring. Just follow the instructions on the bottle to properly seal your floor for an easy to clean and maintain gym floor.
Was this helpful?I have a pretty expensive black (studded) tile on a little bit of pantry floor (you often see this tile in elevators). Every time I wipe it, it yields a lot of black color on whatever I wipe with. In fact, it seems to leak a subtle amount of color which gets spread around the apartment any time I step on the tiles. Would sealing the floor stop the leaking?
If you use our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer on that floor, you will stop the transfer of rubber or color from the tile to other surfaces. This sealer is not a permanent sealer, so you will need to reapply it every so often.
Was this helpful?I want to seal a rubber mat we use in a fish and chip shop I want it, so its easier to mop and the black doesn't stain all my mop and tiles will your sealer stop the black coming off?
You can use our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer on a black rubber mat to keep black rubber from getting on everything. Since this would be used in a commercial environment, we recommend resealing the mat about every three months. To reapply the finish, you will need to remove the remaining old finish with our Rubber Floor Cleaner and Degreaser and then reapply the Finish and Sealer. Our sealer will make it easier to keep your mat clean and will also make it easy to disinfect the floor if need be.
Was this helpful?I installed your rubber tile floor in a small gym. I then apply a couple of coats of your sealer on the rubber. The owners are complaining the rubber floor scuffs and scratches real easy. What can I do? Should I try to strip the sealer off of the rubber floor? If so, do you have any recommendations?
To remove our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer from a rubber floor, we recommend using our Rubber Floor Cleaner and Degreaser. This will strip the sealer off the floor cleanly.
Was this helpful?Will this product make my rubber mats waterproof again? If not, is there something that will?
Rubber flooring is water-resistant, not necessarily waterproof. Our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer will help to fill in any pores in your flooring to help make it more water-resistant. If you have multiple rolls or tiles where there are seams, we recommend using our seam sealer glue as well to help make your flooring more water-resistant.
Was this helpful?I have a black rubber crumb floor that was poured and trouled for a theater room. Will this sealer stop the off-gassing (rubber smell) and help seal it from liquid spills of pop etc.?
Our Rubber Floor Finish and Sealer will help to mitigate the smell of our rubber flooring and will help to seal the floor, so no liquids get in or under the flooring. If there are seams in your flooring, we recommend using our Seam Sealer glue to create a watertight floor. When cleaning these rolls after the sealer has been applied, we recommend using only a mild soap and water solution. Since our sealer does not last forever, you will want to use our Rubber Floor Cleaner and Degreaser to remove any remaining sealer and then reapply the sealer every 3-6 months depending on your traffic load.
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