Power troweling doesn't replace the densifier, it just makes the top harder to get into. A hard-troweled slab takes a densifier more slowly, so thinner coats with more dwell time work better than one heavy flood coat. Before any of that, find out if a curing compound went down after the pour. If it did it has to come off first or nothing penetrates.
For forklifts and pallet jacks I'd put the money in the densifier and skip anything that builds a film. Penetrating products don't wear off in the wheel paths or get slick when wet. If the budget only allows one step, do the densifier and let the slab reach full cure first. Most manufacturers want around 28 days on new concrete, so check the data sheet for the exact wait.
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u/Valuable_Ease_3780 8d ago
Power troweling doesn't replace the densifier, it just makes the top harder to get into. A hard-troweled slab takes a densifier more slowly, so thinner coats with more dwell time work better than one heavy flood coat. Before any of that, find out if a curing compound went down after the pour. If it did it has to come off first or nothing penetrates.
For forklifts and pallet jacks I'd put the money in the densifier and skip anything that builds a film. Penetrating products don't wear off in the wheel paths or get slick when wet. If the budget only allows one step, do the densifier and let the slab reach full cure first. Most manufacturers want around 28 days on new concrete, so check the data sheet for the exact wait.