CreteCare Pro FAQs

Not quite. In many ways, CreteCare Pro concrete protection is better than a concrete sealer; however, it works very differently. Most conventional, solvent-based concrete sealants form a layer on top of concrete. This layer is subjected to daily wear and tear and stops working effectively after three to five years. As concrete sealers degrade, moisture and chemicals can be trapped under the surface, leading to faster deterioration. Concrete sealers are hazardous to the environment, harmful to humans, require training and personal protective equipment (PPE), and emit high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Learn more about the benefits of CreteCare Pro here.
 
CreteCare Pro is a plant-based ingredient in deeply penetrating, self-sealing concrete protectants like CreteCare Pro. Rather than forming a layer on the surface of the concrete like concrete sealants, CreteCare Pro is a soy methyl ester-polystyrene (SME-PS) made from American-farmed soybeans that soaks in completely, leaving no trace on the surface and protecting from within. It protects concrete from damage caused by moisture, salt, deicing chemicals, and freeze/thaw cycles. CreteCare Pro continually self-seals and both prevents and cures cracks, spalling, scaling, and efflorescence. Plus, it prevents calcium oxychloride formation, arrests alkali-silica reactions, and inhibits staining and corrosion. Learn more about the science behind CreteCare Pro by looking through our case studies and the research.

Yes. CreteCare Pro creates a barrier within concrete’s pore network and remains fluid and hydrophobic (water-repellent). These qualities prevent fluid absorption from the surface and any ions that fluid may contain.

CreteCare Pro reduces the absorption of oil (and fluids of similar viscosity).  Allowing for easy cleaning.

Maybe. Conventional concrete sealers containing silane or siloxane can chemically react with the nontoxic SME-PS in CreteCare Pro. If the concrete surface has been sealed and the seal is intact, products containing SME-PS should NOT be applied. If a concrete sealer was applied within the past two years, CreteCare Pro is NOT recommended.

If the previously sealed concrete was treated two more years ago, we recommend testing a small, inconspicuous section of concrete first. Apply CreteCare Pro with a brush. If the product is absorbed completely, and the surface appears dry, then it’s safe to apply. If the product beads up or clumps on the surface, do NOT apply products containing CreteCare Pro.

Not permanently . Initially, PoreShield has already been used by DOTs in Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Texas, Oregon, Washington, and Nebraska. PoreShield is not listed as an approved concrete sealer in most states because technically, it isn’t one CreteCare Pro will make concrete appear dark, wet, and slick. Dampness and any slippery coating will be absorbed by the concrete within eight hours. Full coverage absorption occurs within 24 hours, but concrete may appear blotchy for up to two weeks after application. This is normal and concrete will return to its original, unified color.

CreteCare Pro has already been used by DOTs in Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Texas, Oregon, Washington, and Nebraska. CreteCare Pro is not listed as an approved concrete sealer in most states because technically, it isn’t one.

Yes. Products containing CreteCare Pro are nontoxic and low-VOC, making safe, for human, animals, wildlife, and marine life.

Yes. CreteCare Pro is a plant-based ingredient in easy-to-apply, low-VOC products. Made from soybeans, it’s biodegradable, USDA BioPreferred, and Mandatory Federal Purchasing Certified.

100% Made in the U.S.A. CreteCare Pro is made from American-farmed soybeans and produced completely in the US. CreteCare Pro was developed and sourced locally making it cost-effective alternative to harmful concrete sealers.

It varies. Because CreteCare Pro is absorbed into concrete – and doesn’t pool and cure on the surface like most concrete sealants – the application rate depends on the porosity of the untreated concrete. The application rate ranges from 200 ft² to 300 ft². High-density concrete requires less product than low-density concrete mixes.

If over-application occurs, the absorption rate will slow and may extend “drying” time. (Fun fact: CreteCare Pro never really dries, instead, it’s fully absorbed into the pores, fissures, and cracks within the subsurface of the concrete.)

Yes. CreteCare Pro can be applied to any concrete surface, vertical or horizontal. For vertical and overhead applications.

Yes. can be applied to any concrete surface, vertical or horizontal. For vertical and products can extend the life of new concrete or existing coating-free concrete. Often, state and county transportation departments apply can be applied to any concrete surface, vertical or horizontal. For vertical and to extend the life of bridges that are decades old. Take a closer look at the different use applications for CreteCare Pro.

Yes. CreteCare Pro is designed for use on any cured, uncoated concrete, new or old. We want it dry, allow for the initial curing of concrete – 28 days or more for most mixes. For high-performance or fast-setting concrete, product application can occur seven days after cast.