GhostShield
GhostShield (KreteTek Industries Inc.) is a Hudson, NH-based manufacturer of nano-engineered concrete sealers, epoxy coatings, and waterproofing systems sold under three sub-brands to residential DIY consumers, commercial/industrial facilities, countertop fabricators, and architectural specifiers through DTC e-commerce, Home Depot, Lowe's, and specialty distributors in the U.S. and Canada.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersHudson, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What GhostShield does
GhostShield, operating under the legal entity KreteTek Industries Inc. (incorporated 2013 in New Hampshire), is a specialty manufacturer of nano-engineered concrete sealers, epoxy coatings, urethane topcoats, densifiers, and structural waterproofing systems. The company sells under three sub-brands — Ghostshield® (consumer and commercial penetrating sealers), Iso-Tek™ (industrial-grade architectural sealers engineered for demanding commercial specifications), and Epoxy Max™ (epoxy floor systems) — across a portfolio of more than 20 SKUs spanning penetrating sealers (Siloxa-Tek 8500/8510, Cryli-Tek 5500/5505, Lithi-Tek 9500), densifiers and hardeners (Lithi-Tek 4500, Sila-Tek 3500), epoxy and urethane coatings (Epoxy 325, Epoxy Max 100, Urethane 645, Polyaspartic 980, Wear-Tek 4400), countertop sealers and coatings (Countertop 660/745/770/880 and Concrete Countertop Wax), and non-skid additives (Asper Grit).
The company's core technology centers on active particles sized 0.3 to 1.5 nanometers in diameter — approximately 100 times smaller than traditional chemistries — distributed across siliconate, silane, siloxane, sodium silicate, and lithium silicate formulations. Penetration depth is documented via Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) imaging at 3000x magnification, and select products carry a 100-year warranty. The business runs a hybrid direct-to-consumer and retail-channel model: DTC e-commerce via a Shopify-powered website at ghostshield.com, national retail distribution through The Home Depot and Lowe's, and specialty distribution via Garage Flooring LLC and Redi-Mix Colors. Products are unit-priced between $49.88 and $209.88, with concentrated formulas that dilute with water to extend coverage. End customers include residential DIY homeowners (driveways, patios, pool decks), commercial and industrial facilities (warehouses, parking garages, commercial kitchens), concrete countertop fabricators, and architects and specifiers served through the Iso-Tek line. The company operates from Hudson, NH, serves the United States and Canada, is privately held with no disclosed external funding, and maintains an 11–50 employee headcount.
GhostShield firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GhostShield
- Legal name
- KreteTek Industries Inc.
- Website
- https://ghostshield.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- GhostShield (KreteTek Industries Inc.) is a Hudson, NH-based manufacturer of nano-engineered concrete sealers, epoxy coatings, and waterproofing systems sold under three sub-brands to residential DIY consumers, commercial/industrial facilities, countertop fabricators, and architectural specifiers through DTC e-commerce, Home Depot, Lowe's, and specialty distributors in the U.S. and Canada.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
GhostShield industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Concrete Sealers and Industrial Coatings
- NAICS
- Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991)
- SIC
- Adhesives & Sealants (2891)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Concrete/Brick/Stone Sealing (Masonry Sealants) (HSAGADAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Firestopping & Fire-Resistant Sealants (IMADAOAI)
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Where GhostShield is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hudson
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
GhostShield business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Concrete Sealer Product Sales: Ghostshield generates revenue through direct sales of proprietary concrete sealers, epoxy coatings, and countertop products. Products are sold as one-time purchases with varying sizes (gallons, kits) targeting both residential consumers and commercial/industrial buyers. The company offers concentrated formulas that provide cost efficiency through dilution.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Siloxa-Tek 8500 - Water-based penetrating sealer |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Cryli-Tek 5505 - Solvent-based acrylic sealer |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Lithi-Tek 9500 - Water-based densifier |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Epoxy Max 100 - 100% solids epoxy coating |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Siloxa-Tek 8510 - Solvent-based sealer with 94% actives |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Countertop 880 - Food-safe countertop sealer |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Urethane 645 - Aliphatic urethane topcoat |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Polyaspartic 980 - High-gloss floor coating |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels5 records
GhostShield product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GhostShield, a registered trademark of KreteTek Industries Inc., manufactures and sells commercial-grade concrete sealers, water and oil repellents, densifiers, epoxy coatings, urethane topcoats, and countertop sealers. Its product portfolio spans the Ghostshield®, Iso-Tek™, and Epoxy Max™ brand lines and is built on proprietary nano-engineered active-particle chemistry (0.3–1.5 nanometers) for deep penetration and longer service life.
Product overview
GhostShield is a multi-brand portfolio of commercial-grade concrete sealers, epoxies, and industrial coatings organized under three sub-brands: Ghostshield® (consumer/commercial penetrating sealers), Iso-Tek™ (industrial-grade architectural sealers), and Epoxy Max™ (epoxy floor systems). The product lineup spans penetrating sealers (Siloxa-Tek® 8500, Siloxa-Tek® 8510, Cryli-Tek® 5500, Cryli-Tek® 5505, Lithi-Tek® 9500), densifier/hardeners (Lithi-Tek® 4500, Sila-Tek™ 3500), epoxy and urethane coatings (Epoxy 325, Epoxy Max™ 100, Urethane 645, Wear-Tek™ 4400, Polyaspartic 980), countertop sealers and coatings (Countertop 660, 770, 745, 880, Concrete Countertop Wax), and additives (Asper Grit). The products utilize nano-engineered active particles (0.3–1.5 nanometers in diameter) for deep penetration and are sold through The Home Depot, Lowe's, Garage Flooring LLC, and Redi-Mix Colors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Iso-Tek™: Industrial grade line of specialty sealers engineered for architects with demanding projects.
- Epoxy Max™
Products and services
- Siloxa-Tek® 8500 Water-based, penetrating, natural finish concrete sealer that prevents deicing salt, chloride, and freeze-thaw damage; resists rain, moisture, mold, and mildew.
- Siloxa-Tek® 8510
Quantifiable outcome
- Nano-particles 100x smaller than traditional chemistries enable deeper penetration
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use GhostShield
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
GhostShield technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
GhostShield partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Home DepotcoreHome Depot serves as a major retail distribution partner for Ghostshield concrete sealers, offering products through their national home improvement stores and online marketplace.
- Lowe'scoreLowe's offers Ghostshield products through their retail locations and e-commerce platform, providing access to residential and contractor customers.
- Garage Flooring LLCminorGarage Flooring LLC is a specialty distributor focusing on garage flooring solutions, offering Ghostshield epoxy and coating products to their customer base.
- Redi-Mix ColorsminorRedi-Mix Colors distributes Ghostshield concrete cleaners and sealers as part of their concrete product offerings.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
GhostShield competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Quikrete: Major building products manufacturer with a broad concrete sealer and coating portfolio distributed through Home Depot, Lowe's, and other retailers. Competes with Ghostshield on shelf at the same retailers, but is much larger and broader.
- Sika AG: Global specialty chemicals company with deep sealants, waterproofing, and concrete protection portfolios (e.g., Sikaflex, SikaTop) used in commercial/industrial construction. Comparable on chemistries and architectural specifications, but operating at significantly larger scale.
- Rust-Oleum: Large industrial and consumer coatings brand with concrete sealers, epoxies, and floor coatings sold through big-box and pro channels. Overlaps with Ghostshield's epoxy/urethane coatings but is a much broader protective-coatings incumbent.
- Behr (Masco): Major paint and coatings brand sold through The Home Depot, with concrete sealers and stains that compete directly on Ghostshield's shelf space at the same key retail partner.
Direct peers
- Foundation Armor: Direct-to-consumer specialty manufacturer of concrete sealers, densifiers, and waterproofing products. Closely comparable to Ghostshield in channel mix (DTC + distributors), chemistries (silane/siloxane), and focus on penetrating concrete sealers for residential and commercial buyers.
- ArmorPoxy: Specialty manufacturer of epoxy floor coatings, polyurethane topcoats, and polyaspartic systems sold directly to consumers and contractors — direct overlap with Ghostshield's Epoxy Max line and urethane/polyaspartic SKUs.
- Eagle Sealer: Specialty manufacturer of concrete sealers, acrylics, and penetrating chemistries targeting the same residential and small-contractor segments. Direct competitor on product type and price range.
- SaverSystems: Manufacturer of concrete and masonry sealers (penetrating and topical) under the ProGrade brand. Direct competitor in the same nano/silane/siloxane penetrating sealer category with both DIY and contractor distribution.
- V-Seal Concrete Sealers: Manufacturer and distributor of penetrating concrete sealers, densifiers, and hardeners. Strong overlap with Ghostshield on chemistries (silanes, silicates, lithium silicates) and contractor/DTC GTM.
- Concrete Sealers USA: Specialty retailer/manufacturer focused on concrete sealers and coatings, offering multi-chemistry lines (acrylic, penetrating, epoxy) comparable to Ghostshield's Ghostshield, Iso-Tek, and Epoxy Max sub-brands.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
GhostShield social profiles
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GhostShield leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
GhostShield funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
GhostShield M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about GhostShield
What does GhostShield do?
GhostShield, a registered trademark of KreteTek Industries Inc., manufactures and sells commercial-grade concrete sealers, water and oil repellents, densifiers, epoxy coatings, urethane topcoats, and countertop sealers. Its product portfolio spans the Ghostshield®, Iso-Tek™, and Epoxy Max™ brand lines and is built on proprietary nano-engineered active-particle chemistry (0.3–1.5 nanometers) for deep penetration and longer service life.
Is GhostShield a public or private company?
GhostShield is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was GhostShield founded?
GhostShield was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is GhostShield based?
GhostShield is headquartered in Hudson, United States, in the North America region.
How does GhostShield make money?
One revenue line is on record: concrete Sealer Product Sales.
Who are GhostShield's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Quikrete, Sika AG, Rust-Oleum and Behr (Masco). Direct peers are Foundation Armor, ArmorPoxy, Eagle Sealer, SaverSystems, V-Seal Concrete Sealers and Concrete Sealers USA.
Does GhostShield have an API?
No public API is recorded for GhostShield.
What industry is GhostShield in?
GhostShield's product category is Concrete Sealers and Industrial Coatings. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAGADAH, Concrete/Brick/Stone Sealing (Masonry Sealants), with a secondary code of IMADAOAI, Firestopping & Fire-Resistant Sealants. Its NAICS code is 339991 and its SIC code is 2891.