Protecting your surfaces with clear coating

Understanding clear coating & concrete sealing

Applying a clear coat or concrete sealer is one of the most effective ways to protect and extend the life of driveways and concrete surfaces. Using professional-grade concrete coatings ensures both durability and a clean, finished appearance.

What is a clear coat?

A clear concrete sealer is a transparent protective layer applied over bare or previously coated concrete. It penetrates or sits on the surface to create a barrier against moisture, contaminants, and wear—while often enhancing the natural look or adding a gloss finish.

Why seal your driveway?

Concrete is naturally porous, meaning it absorbs water, salts, and chemicals over time. Without protection, this leads to cracking, staining, and surface deterioration. A quality sealer helps prevent these issues.

Benefits of sealing

Sealing reduces damage from freeze-thaw cycles, preventing cracking or spalling, and protects against salts and chemicals, which is especially important in colder climates like Prince George.

What sealing your driveway actually does

 

Blocks water intrusion: Reduces damage from freeze-thaw cycles and prevents cracking or spalling

Protects against salts & chemicals: Especially important in colder climates where de-icing salts are used

Resists UV damage: Prevents fading and surface breakdown from sun exposure

Improves durability: Helps concrete withstand heavy traffic, tire wear, and daily use

Reduces maintenance: Sealed surfaces are easier to clean and less prone to staining or mold growth

 

 

We use H&C sealers

Why?

Products from H&C Concrete Coatings are specifically designed for both residential and commercial concrete applications, including driveways. Their sealers offer:

  • Long-lasting protection: Penetrating formulas create a durable barrier against moisture and weathering
  • Options for different finishes: From natural look to high-gloss “wet look” finishes that enhance color and appearance
  • Performance in harsh climates: Specialized sealers protect against freeze-thaw cycles and de-icing salts—ideal for northern regions
  • Versatility: Suitable for driveways, patios, walkways, and other concrete or masonry surfaces

Bottom line

Using an H&C clear coat or sealer is a smart investment that protects your driveway from weather, wear, and damage—while keeping it looking clean and professionally finished for years.

H&C Decorative Concrete Sealer

H&C® Decorative Concrete Sealer is a high solids sealer designed to add deep penetrating protection and long-lasting beauty to exterior concrete such as driveways, patios, walkways and garage floors. H&C Decorative Sealer is the perfect sealer for exterior decorative concrete projects, and is ideal for use with H&C Decorative Stains.

H&C COLORTOP Solvent-Based Solid Color Concrete Sealer

Create a beautiful landscape that is uniquely yours with H&C® COLORTOP™ SOLVENT-BASED SOLID COLOR CONCRETE SEALER. This opaque, waterproofing sealer is formulated to bond with concrete or masonry surfaces. It provides a long-lasting yet decorative finish. This product is to be used on exterior surfaces only. COLORTOP™ SOLVENT-BASED SOLID COLOR CONCRETE SEALER is available in over 30 tintable colors and a variety of popular prepackaged colors, as well as clear, which has a gloss finish.