How To Seal Concrete Floors in Pole Barn House Using Eagle Armor Seal 

This is an incredible video and literally the most basic straightforward one I’ve seen on this topic. My husband and I poured a slab to build our dream home almost 3 years ago. Covid shut us down and we just started back up. Just so others have an idea our slab sat in the elements for almost 3 years! Now that we’ve started back to building I’ve gotten two bids for companies to stain and/or seal that were $14k and $16k. We were beside ourselves! I knew there had to be a way to do it ourselves but didn’t know where to begin. I watched video after video but it still looked so complex and involved either acid washing or grinding our slab before we could stain/seal. The main level is over 2000 sq ft so I knew that wasn’t practical given I’d be doing most of the work myself with my husbands busy work schedule but every professional video made me think this was the only right way to do it. I accepted that and reached out to my local Sunbelt Rentals who happened to have a flooring specialty store nearby. They told me the only “right way” to do it was to rent the grinder and it involved a 7 step process with various grits of pads. They even offered the products used to stain and seal. So here was the kicker…the grinder was $900 per day or $4500 for the week bringing our total to $7k. Stain and sealant was less than $900. The other $8k was equipment and grinding pads. I was beside myself! I knew there had to be a better way. It is true what is being said in this video regarding the water test! Thankfully we passed the test and water absorbs quickly in our slab. This video just saved me almost $6k so thank you so very much! We may try the sprayer route given I plan to seal as soon as my electrician and plumber finish their second phase but before sheet rock goes up. We currently just have framing and the roof on. It probably would be a challenge with Sheetrock finished but I plan to rent a floor scrubber for about $300. It cleans/scrubs and sucks up water along the way. We will have to thoroughly shop vac and scrub some areas no doubt before we use the scrubber though so it sounds like the cleaning phase will be the most crucial. Thank you so much for making this video, your method and this product seem like a dream!

Looks amazing. It’s exactly the look i wanted. The cracks just add character.

Thank god for RU-vid and thank god for your video! We just pulled carpet from a couple rooms and I’ve been thinking about doing this! This information was incredibly helpful and that’s the look I want in the rooms! I’m going to give this a shot and try all the tips you suggested! Thank you again for making this video!

Oh my gosh thank you for this video! This is exactly what we want to do in our new house and it’s been so difficult to figure out what process we need to do.

You are absolutely AMAZING!! I have been going back and forth in my mind about how to do my concrete floors… like the acid stain look but we are living in the house… and don’t want to deal with toxicity… don’t like water based stain look…. Using sealant alone is PERFECT for the look I want!! Thank you so much for posting this!! I now know what direction to go!! Love your house!!

We have a 16 years old carpet and we need a more pet/children friendly floor. We can't wait to do it. You helped us a lot. Love your floor!

This is the video I've been looking for. You are awesome and thank you for making this. Helps a bunch. Hope you and your family are doing well. God bless and love the sign above the stove. Keep Him the center.

Thank you. Four years ago I bought a house with beautiful stained polished concrete floors. They have a dull shine and are definitely porous so I'm always making sure no one spills anything acid based on it like juice, etc. I'm looking for something that will give a long shine, is durable and lets spills bead up. There were a few etched marks by my frig where ice cubes had fallen. Right now I'm using a cheap floor shine stuff but it does NOT seal. I'm sharing incase anyone else is considering concrete floors. They are not low maintenance but better than carpet.

Love the floors, the genius minimalistic looks of your home and most of all, that sign in the background above the cooking range! Blessings brother !

Great video and explaining in details.. I’m not a GIY girl at all and I want to do this with my house

The floor looks solid. Man I had no idea you can get those results with a sealer. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you for the great info. We decided to seal are floor and followed your advice on product and application. It exceeded our expectations and glad we found your channel.

Real nice video - answered a lot of questions especially about etching. Great job!

Great video. Thanks brother! God bless!

Thanks for the overview!

This is great. Love the color and the fact that you did not stain it. We were thinking of having the stain added when the concrete is poured but never thought about just finishing without stain. We will definitely be considering this option for next year when we finally get to building our home! Thanks for sharing.

This was so helpful - thank you! Was just wondering whether I can do this myself and you've given me the confidence.

Looks great. I think we’re going to do it in our barn. Thank you!

You did a great job...looks perfect. I'm in the process of grinding my basement floor clean and will put a clear gloss sealer on it. I'm just trying to find the best product and whether it should be water or oil-based. Good stuff!

Thank you!! Basic instructions and good information! I’m gonna do it!

Great video. Using this for my basement ASAP

Good video Bobby👍

Outstanding advice!

God Bless your family!

Awesome video, well explained

OMG. I love his accent!! and that matters easy to listen to. But. I have been looking for a solution to my Caribbean house in Belize. it's not a large space but couldn't figure out how to finish it. THIS IS IT. THANK YOU. I WILL DO MY DO DILIGENCE AND GO FOR IT.

Good informative video!

Looks great - I'm about to do this with my power trowelled concrete floors

Thanks for the video, good info.

Great vid,very helpful. Cheers 👍

Thanks

GREAT info!

Thanks!

What do you use to clean your floors on a regular basis? Do you know if you can touch up any high traffic areas without resealing the entire floor? Thanks!!

will you ever do an update video on this floor sealing?

If you use Acrylic based sealer in an inside area, be sure the area is VERY well ventilated as the fumes are overwhelming !!!

Can you put this on top of painted concrete floors

This was SO helpful! We're thinking about doing this in our house. We have a slab foundation. Do you by chance know if we can just use that slab foundation as the actual surface we seal, or are we going to have to pour another layer of concrete on top of the original builder's foundation? Thanks so much for this video!!! So informative!

How has your floor held up? We're wanting to do this in our house. Great job by the way!

Hey! Great video! Quick question, those sf coverage,was that per gallon or per 5 gallons? I assume its per 5 gallons but wanted to be sure. Thanks a bunch! Those floors look great!

I sealed it on Saturday and love the look. Does it scratch easily? I mean with dining room chairs, refrigerator, or moving washer and dryer in?

Love the finish y’all did. Not too shiny. Your kitchen looks great. So did you apply before baseboard trim?

Thanks for the video! Can you please tell me if you had any trouble touching the walls or if you used a different roller closer to the wall?

I also see that there is a grip additive that can be used to help from being slippery. We have 3 little ones with a 4th on the way. I saw your little one in the photos. Is it slippery enough that you are concerned about it? Or do you think the additive is not necessary?

Can you do a video outlining how you did you AC ductwork? I seen in video near the end the one single long duct and was curious how it was done

I plan on using it & then applying the matte polish, have you thought about upkeep with the polish?

Great video, just built a barndominium ourselves, one question, what kind of degreaser did you use for stains. Thanks

Wondering if you filled your stress joint cuts before you sealed or even at all? Just trying to decide if it’s something I should do. Your floors are beautiful! Great job!

We are doing this to our barn home this weekend. Do you have any other pointers or advice?

is sealing the concrete the same as finishing it? I'm moving into an apartment with unfinished concrete floors and thought that I could just seal them like you show in this video, but is there necessary steps in between other than cleaning?

The cracks in the floor, were they before or after treating the concrete? And also, is there reason for concern when it happens on behalf of the integrity of the floors?

My contractor stated the he applies a cure and seal to slow down curing and after 28 days I can do what I want.

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Did you have any relief cuts in your slab? If so did you fill them with any self leveling filler or anything? We have them and I don’t want the to fill with food and stuff.

One room looks lighter than the other one, did you use the clear sealer in both rooms or was one of them the tinted version?

How has the Eagle sealer held up over the two years since this video? Any pros/cons? Because of your video I think we are going to go this route with our ICF barndo build. Thanks!

Hey there, do you happen to know if your concrete has fibers? I'm told that most concrete slabs in houses are fiber reinforced concrete. but my concern is that if I do this, when we seal, it may make it feel really rough with the fiber. Supposedly, the fibers look like little hairs once it’s finished. The sealer may harden them and make it rough feeling. I wouldn’t want to have to sand it after. Just wanted to know if your concrete had fibers?

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How are they holding up after a year? I’m getting ready to do my floors in central Mississippi. You are more than welcome to come help if you want to lol great video

Was a cure and seal applied shortly after the pour?

How long do you suggest that the cement cure before sealing? Did you drywall any walls? I’m trying to avoid cleaning drywall off the cement.

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Do you think this stuff would be a good option for a concrete shower floor? I’m trying minimize mold build up in my basement bathroom shower.

How slippery is it? Did you have to add anti slip to it? Good video.

After the sealer is applied is the floor slippery when wet?

Did you etch the concrete before applying the sealer?

What do you all clean the floors with on the daily basis?

How long does it take to cure, before yiu can put furniture and heavy items on it?

i have a 2000 sqft basement do you think 5 gallons would be enough to cover it

Did you use rebar in the floor

Is it ok if the floor is painted first, then put a sealer? I ask because the floor was half painted by previous owners. I want to seal the floor.

Is this product for interior use? Should we concern about the air quality? Because I saw most cases for exterior concrete usage...Tks

Did you stain your concrete at all before sealing?

What color stain did younuse they look great

The product page on Eagle website says to clean with water only. Do you use any cleaners on your floors that you sealed? Or just water?

Did you only apply 2 coats?

Can i paint floor black then do this? And wt aboout flaky or glitter?

did you guys sand the concrete before applying the coat? also this is just the sealer coat alone right? you didn't add any epoxy? I bought a one story house need new floorings old flooring is in terrible condition I just want the cheapest way possible for most durable floors.

does this go under or over paint?

I thought you are supposedly to periodically wax concrete floors which protects the sealer. That way you should never have to seal again. Do you ever wax yours?

after two years how did it hold up?

When you were getting ready to apply the second coat, did you wait the 4 hours (for foot traffic) or just 2 hours?

How has it held up in the past 3 years?

So after 8 months I wonder how it holds up.

How is it holding up? I’m thinking about using it for my mechanic shop

is it slippy?

Yes but is it slippery?

why didn't you seal the concrete under the carpet? Wouldn't that protect the concrete from future stains or pet accidents?

@6:00 how did you get your concrete to that dark/black color?

Gloss or satin?

Just wondering if the seal makes your floor slippery at all? Thank you for explaining how you sealed your floors, they look beautiful.