Ghostshield: Siloxa-Tek 8510

How much does 5 gallons cover in terms of square footage? My garage is 2,450 square feet

5 Gallons covers 1500 sqft single coat, or 750 sqft with two coats

I wanted to seal the pool deck and patio around a saltwater pool. Do you suggest 8510 or 8505?

I would suggest the 8510

can you paint after you seal the concrete with 8510

The sealer will resist letting the paint adhere to the concrete so i would suggest against it.

can you apply after you have painted the new concrete

No,  the paint will prevent the 8510 from penetrating in to the concrete.

When will 1 gallon containers of 8510 be available ?

It's available now! Click the drop down on the product page.

What is shipping time to 98040?

Should be 3-5 business days.

How long do you wait to apply after concrete is poured? How long to dry in between coats and when can you drive on it ?

28 days after the concrete is poured,  you can apply.  

The coats are wet on wet,  so 5 to 10 minutes. 

You can drive on it 24 hours after application

Which is water based. 8505 or 8510?

8505 is water based

What’s the coldest temperature in which it can be applied

35 degrees Fahrenheit during application and must stay above freezing for minimum of 8 hours after application

Just had drive way out in last month. Has not been sealed with anything yet. Are more than one coat needed?

Manufacturer recommends 2 coats

I have a new driveway with broom finish. The contractor sealed it with Diamond Clear, and suggested a recoat in the spring (7 months between initial and recoat) My driveway is a work space for oil changes and other activites. Could I go over the diamond clear with ghost shield so long as the surface is not beading water? Or do I have to strip off the diamond clear?

Your best bet would be to strip the diamond clear off to ensure a good surface for the Ghostshield

I used another siloxane coating about 2yrs ago ..can I put the 8510 over that??

Does water still bead up on the surface?  If so,  the 8510 won't penetrate.

Our concrete driveway was sealed with Rustoleum Rock Solid Lacquer 3 years ago. It is not a good sealer. Can I seal our driveway with Siloxa 8510 over the Rustoleum sealer if I wash the driveway? Thank you.

I would not suggest trying to seal over the rustoleum surface sealer with a penetrating sealer.  You need a completely bare surface so the 8510 can penetrate.

I have 635 sq ft concrete patio 280 sq ft of concrete pavers. I live in coastal SC and trying to figure out how many gls, best product to use for diy. Sections of pAtio and pavers are on the north side so I do get the algae on areas.

This product gets about 300 square feet per gallon, single coat.  Two coats are recommended.  You would be slightly over 6 gallons for two coats

is the 8500 concentrate the same product minus the water as the 8510

8505 is the closest to 8510 with the difference being water based vs. solvent based.

How many square footage does this cover

About 300 sqft per gallon, for one coat.

Is 8510 good for sealing interior walls of an outdoor, decorative fountain (in Arizona)?

Yes.  This is probably the best option on the market for sealing fountains.

En que colores llega siloxa tek 8510

This is a penetrating sealer so it cures clear, no color.

Is this product okay to use to seal a fountain to keep the concrete pot from leaking? Is this product safe for animals if they drink from the fountain after it has been treated and rise completely and the fountain is filled with water?

Absolutely. This is probably one of the best options for a fountain!  No concerns with animals as it will not flake off etc.

How often would this need to be reapplied to a horizontal surface?

Recommended to be reapplied every 10 years

#1- Do you sell concentrated Ghostshield Siloxa TEK 8500? Price? #2- What is the best densifying primer for new concrete driveway before applying. Your price?

Yes, we do.  https://www.concreteandcurbingsource.com/collections/ghost-shield/products/ghostshield-siloxa-tek-8500

For primer , I would suggest Lithi-tek 4500.  This is a densifier hardener and is used as a primer for the 8500. https://www.concreteandcurbingsource.com/collections/ghost-shield/products/lithi-tek-4500-concrete-sealer-densifier

how foot cover per 5 gal container

Up to 300 sqft per gallon

What stores sell Siloxa trek 8510?

Many stores sell Siloxa-Tek however most do not stock it, and charge shipping.  All purchases over $80 on our site qualify for free shipping!

whats the shelf life?

Approximately 3 years in unopened container

After you clean oil from concrete and give it time to dry, will this product seal the concrete and resist the oil?

Yes, this is the best option for oil resistant sealer. 

Stupid question but why the different bucket container? Same product as the silver handle container right? Thanks Todd.

The silver handle containers are for 1 gal.  The buckets would be for 5gal only.

I need to seal 5000 sq ft of pavers. About 1500 sq FT of it will be use as parking for my cars, so I want to use 8510 to prevent oil stain. For the rest of surface I want to use a cheaper one. What's the most apropriat as dry finish with the 8510 (so, to have the most similar finish between the two ? Thank you

8500, 8505 and 8510 all have a natural finish.  We haven't compared side by side but the 8505 should be the closest.

Is there a difference between 8100 and 8510 for waterproofing stucco. I hope the 8150 will do so without changing the color. Thanks

8510 will protect against oil stains where the 8100 won't.  8510 dries to a natural finish.

What is the coverage of a 5-gallon pail of Ghostshield Siloxa-Tek 8510 on 3-year-old concrete?

1500 square feet,  single coat.  2 coats recommended.

Can you use if you stain the concrete floor first?

Typically no.  For stain, you usually use a surface sealer to protect the color.  Can check out the Cryli-Tek 5505 for a Ghostshield surface sealer.

You recommend a densifying agentbut I don’t see this product bring sold here. What is a densifying agent anyway

The densifier is Lithi-Tek 4500. It basically makes the surface of the concrete more dense for a better surface. It also acts as a primer for the 8510.

Can I add color to siloxatec 8510 and, if possible, where can I get it?

Unfortunately no.  It is a penetrating sealer, so the color wont penetrate in to the concrete with the sealer.

We floodcoated our concrete driveway in 2017 with 8510. It’s time for a reapplication. Do we need as much as the first time or will it take less product?

Should take less,  but how much less is a guess. I would test a small area and see how much absorbs.