from the untreated new concrete. Water will NOT bead up on treated surface. Water beading is an indication of oil based products and PERMA-SEAL contains no oils or solvents...
PERMA - SEAL ® is a unique sealer. It is not a paint or surface finish. It actually penetrates throughout the masonry by a progressive capillary chemical reaction which solidifies, seals and strengthens the entire structure from the inside out.