Skeptical about colored concrete sealer for years, now I'm a convert

I used to think colored sealers were just a gimmick for homeowners who wanted to show off. Did a driveway in Phoenix back in March where the owner insisted on a charcoal tinted sealer over their new broom finish. I figured it would fade or peel inside six months, but here we are in September and that color is still holding strong. The sun out here is brutal, so I was dead wrong about it not lasting. What convinced me was how it evened out the shade across the whole slab, no light spots where the finish varied. Now I'm wondering if I should start offering it as a standard option or keep pushing my old guard opinion. Anyone else made the switch from hating on colored sealers to using them regular?

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lisa_bennett6d ago

Admit I ate crow on this one after swearing up and down charcoals would look like a chalkboard after one summer.

samward6d ago

Welp, guess I owe my grill a formal apology for all the badmouthing I did about it turning into a dirty eraser.