Professional paver sealing is the difference between a patio that still looks rich after ten years and one that looks washed out after four. Sealer slows UV fade, keeps stains on the surface where they can be cleaned off, locks joint sand in place, and makes routine washing dramatically easier.
Paver sealing is also easy to do badly. Too much product and you get a hazy, plastic-looking film. The wrong product and you trap moisture. Sealing over dirt or damp pavers and you lock the problem in permanently. We clean first, replace joint sand, let everything dry properly, then apply the correct sealer at the coverage rate the manufacturer specifies. For independent background on paver installation and maintenance, the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association publishes the industry technical resources our crews follow.
Paver sealing does not hide problems, it preserves whatever condition the surface is in when you apply it.
Organic growth, efflorescence, and stains removed before any sealer touches the surface.
Polymeric sand installed and set so the sealer stabilizes solid joints, not empty ones.
We wait for the pavers and joints to fully dry so moisture is not sealed in.
Matte, satin, or wet-look sealer applied at manufacturer coverage rates for an even finish.
Protection without changing the look, ideal if you like the paver exactly as it is.
Deepens and enriches the existing color, closest to how the patio looked when new.
A high-gloss finish that makes color pop, popular around pools and entertaining spaces.
Sealer formulated to bind joint sand and further reduce weeds and washout.
Every three to five years for most patios and walkways. Full-sun surfaces, driveways, and poolside areas typically need it closer to every three.
Modern sealers are formulated to minimize this, and we can add a fine anti-slip additive for steps, pool surrounds, and any area that stays wet. Matte finishes are the least slick option.
Yes, though we generally wait until efflorescence has run its course, which usually means waiting through the first season. Sealing too early can lock a white haze under the surface.
We can usually correct it. Depending on the product, that means stripping the old sealer, deep cleaning, and starting over with a properly applied coat.
Typically light foot traffic the same day or next day, and furniture back after a couple of days. Driveways need longer before vehicles return. We give you exact times based on the product and weather.
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