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How To Seal Pavers
We are often asked whether or not to seal pavers. The short answer is, prevention is often better than the cure. Sealing pavers is optional but highly recommended, you certainly do not have to do it but if would like your pavers to stay clean and look "newer" for longer then sealing is recommended. Both old (cleaned) paving and new paving, once dry, can be sealed.
Sound like hard work? Well - you don't have to do all the work, some pavers in the market are pre-sealed, the manufacturer takes the work out of it for you.
There are several benefits to sealing your pavers
- Slow the growth and prevent moss or mildew in damp areas
- Minimise the amount of maintenance required (recommended by water authorities and be kind to the environment)
- Prevent stains from food and drink spillages, BBQ's, dirt and fallen leaves and pet messes. If pavers are sealed these stains will occur on the sealant, not the paver or its pores.
- Initially inhibit weed/insect infestation
- Reduce the rate of colour fade
- Sealing will keep your pavers looking "newer" longer
We cover all suburbs within 100 km of CBD. North, South, East & West.
To schedule your appointment or to obtain a free estimate, call 1300 771 201 or use our online enquiry form.
What sealer should I use and how far will it go?
There are a number of different brands of sealers available to you. At Tile Cleaners ® we only use the best of the best of sealers. The type of sealant will vary from penetrating to surface based or matt & gloss. You should speak to your technician as to which sealer is best. Each type of paving and its use will determine the most appropriate sealant product.
Cost of sealing will depend on the paver and whether one coat or two coats (recommended) of sealant are applied. To give you an idea on how much sealer you will need.
It is obviously cheaper to do it yourself, but make sure you have the right equipment, as sealing over dirty tiles will permenently stain your tiles. Make sure you use the right safety gear and mind your pets and family. Please read instructions thoroughly, as most sealants are hazardous. Application If you have purchased paving and would like to seal it there are a few options to applying sealer. There are different methods and you should check with the manufacturer of the sealer and paver as to what is best suited to your product.
Some of the methods used to seal pavers are:
- Dipping – dip your pavers into the seal prior to laying
- Roll – roll on the sealer with a paint brush roller
- Brush or Sweep sealer over laid pavers (use of a brush or broom will do this)
- Spray on with hand held bottle or pump device
Sealing will definitely extend the life and look of your pavers and the initial work and expense will add life and luster to your newly laid pavers.
We cover all suburbs within 100 km of CBD. North, South, East & West.
To schedule your appointment or to obtain a free estimate, call 1300 771 201 or use our online enquiry form.
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