That's good news .. appreciate the update, as these kinda threads usually attract numerous interested lurkers .. lol
Am curious to know if you hired someone or ended up tackling the job yourself ?
Either way, don't get in too big a hurry with your subsequent coats .. 24hrs is a good/safe rule of thumb.
One last thing > if you/family members plan on being on it in sock feet, have a gingerly trial run first to get the 'feel' of it.
The ClearSeal can make it seem a little slippery at first depending on the texture of your floor and/or how smoothly it was trowelled .. barefoot or w/shoes, no problem at all.
Hope it works out for ya.
Imho, way too many basements end up being nothing but box storage when, with not much investment of time/$, they can add lots of nice living space to a home.
have a gingerly trial run walk .. lol
(hold off on running the first time or two ;-)
Seriously tho, the clear coats not only protect the color coats, but also:
a) brighten the area by reflecting the ambient light, b) make spills a breeze to wipe up, c) give the whole project a 'finished' look compared to the basic floor paint job.
Just for giggles, here are a couple shots of how this floor looks after ~7 years of moderate traffic.
Sorry for the marginal lighting, as it's overcast here today, and this ancient Canon is only 5 MP.
(clickable)