Questions about a concrete walk?

Question

Landscaper just put in a concrete walkway for us. Concrete is colored sort of reddish. The guy mentioned we might need a sealer or something for the concrete? Any ideas, I have never heard of this. Also, how long should we give it until we walk on the new concrete? Thanks.

Answer 1

Concrete sealer can be purchased a most home improvement stores or from a concrete supplier. Concrete fully cures in 28 days but can be walked on after 24 hours but you should be careful.

Answer 2

Tons of different concrete sealer out there... just do a search.  Find something that fits in your budget.

Concrete usually sets up in a day or two depending on the weather. But take several days to actually cure.You should be able to do what you want with it in a day or two.

Answer 3

You can walk on it tomorrow, in most climates. To run a car over it (assuming that's how it's intended to be used), wait at least a solid day.

Concrete sealant is available at most home improvement stores. It'll give your concrete a shiny surface. Some folks really don't like that look, so... But sealed concrete won't stain so easily from leaking engine oil, and it takes a little longer for the weather to take its toll. If your concrete is pigmented, the sealant may also keep it from bleaching in the sun quite so quickly.

Answer 4

Thanks for the question I gave it a star..  I learned a lot from the answers.