Brick Paver Sealing Process walkthrough

Paver Sealing starts with a thorough in person paver sealing estimate free of charge. Unlike other companies that look up rough square footage from a blurry online photo. We come out at no cost or obligation and access your paver sealing project in person. Doing so enables us to ensure your paver sealing project has a made to order game plan to achieve the best results possible with no guess work.  

Paver Sealing is only as good as the preparation done prior to the coating process. Here at Sola Clean and Seal we view the paver cleaning step of the process with the upmost of importance. Prior to any paver sealing... we throughly wash and clean the paver surface to be sealed. We remove dirt, mold, treat stains, and rinse throughly the paver surface to be sealed. State of the art pressure washing equipment and chemicals are utilized on each and every paver sealing project to ensure our coating process takes properly, looks amazing, and has the durability to last for years to come.

Re-sanding paver joints prior to paver sealing is a extremely vital step to our paver sealing process. Installation method and proper paver sanding materials determine the overall durability and longevity of the paver sealing process. The materials we use to refill the paver joints is only the highest quality silica sand... no cheap big box store "paver or play sand" here. This makes your pavers more resistant to mold and weed accumulation in between the paver joints. We install or reinstall paver jointing sand via hydro-compaction on every project we complete. Without this vital step... paver sealing results will not last and your pavers will quickly return to looking  to a dirty, moldy, and weed ridden state. 

Now that the paver surface has been properly cleaned and re-sanded, now its time for the coating step of our paver sealing process. We utilize only the highest quality 2 part water based sealer that is tried and tested to hold up against the harsh Florida UV and weather. Paver sealing has various application methods depending on surface. Generally we apply our sealer through a battery operated custom built sprayer rig. Paver sealing consists of multiple coats of sealer applied.

Now that your paver sealing process is complete there are a few things you'll need to keep in mind. Generally our paver sealing is rain safe 1-2 hours after final coat is applied. After pavers are sealed, they can be walked on the next morning after paver sealing coating application. Vehicles must stay off of the sealed pavers for 48hrs. After paver sealing furniture and rugs can returned to the paver surface after 24 hours.

FAQ's

Q. How long does paver sealing take?

A. Most projects are completed same day. Depending on the size and scope of work some projects may require multiple days.

Q. How long should I stay off my pavers after they are sealed?

A. Paver sealing projects can be walked on the morning after paver sealing is completed... They can be driven on after 48 hours. Ask your technician if you have additional questions.

Q. How long does paver sealing last?

A. Paver sealing last 2-4 years depending on various factors.

Q. Does paver sealing stop weeds?

A. NO. Paver sealing DOES NOT guarantee weed growth will not happen. Generally our customer average 85-95% reduction in returning weeds. However there is no way to entirely stop mother nature.