Pavers are a great addition to your property. They are used to make a wide variety of helpful surfaces, including sidewalks, patios, and driveways. However, if your pavers aren’t properly taken care of, they will be at an increased risk of becoming damaged. The question is, though, how can you protect them? In this blog, you’ll learn more about paver sealing, its benefits, and how to apply paver sealer to the surfaces at your home or business!
We are Soda City Pressure Washing, the go-to pressure washing and paver sealing business in Columbia, SC. We are highly experienced in paver sealing, and we’ll teach you how to apply paver sealer using the same techniques that we use each and every week!
Why Paver Sealing?
First and foremost, why should you look into paver sealing at all? Whether you like it or not, your pavers will be at risk of damage if you don’t. This is for a variety of reasons. For example, if you walk or drive on pavers, the friction will slowly erode them over time. Additionally, organic growths such as moss, mold, and algae store water and expose pavers to moisture damage. This negative consequence is made even worse by rainstorms.
If pavers take significant damage, you will eventually need to repair them. These repairs, unfortunately, aren’t cheap. By preventing these repairs from becoming necessary, you’ll save a significant amount of money—and that’s just another reason to invest in paver sealing.
Consider Pressure Washing Before Paver Sealing
Before learning how to apply paver sealer, you should consider pressure washing your pavers. There are a couple of reasons for this. Firstly, if your pavers are covered with debris, it will be difficult to apply an even layer of paver sealer to the surface. Additionally, if you seal away debris, your pavers will be stuck in visibly dirty condition for the long-term future—and the last thing you want is a permanent eyesore on your property.
If you’d like, you can purchase your own pressure washing equipment and clean your pavers on your own. For a convenient alternative, reach out to Soda City Pressure Washing instead. It would be our pleasure to restore your pavers for you! Be sure to wait for your pavers to dry before you begin the process of sealing them.
What Tools Will I Need For Paver Sealing?
So, you’ve decided to do your own paver sealing. The question is, what tools will you need for the work? Most importantly, you’ll need a bucket of liquid sealer. This is the substance that you will apply to your pavers. After application, it will dry into a solid surface that protects your pavers from harm. You’ll be able to find liquid sealer at your local hardware store.
What other tools will you need for the work? We’ve included a shopping list for you below:
- Painting Supplies. Applying sealer to pavers is much akin to painting. Because of this, make sure you have a stirring stick, a paint tray, a roller brush, and a detailing brush.
- Drop Cloths/Tarps. It’s important to protect the areas near your pavers. We recommend covering them with drop cloths or tarps, shielding them from drips of liquid sealer.
- Old Clothes. Finally, consider wearing some clothes that you don’t care about. You obviously don’t want to splash liquid sealer on your Sunday best.
Applying Paver Sealer
Now, let’s go through the process of how to apply paver sealer together. First, you’ll want to stir the paver sealer to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly combined. (Over time, solids settle at the bottom; stirring resolves this problem.) Next, stir a generous helping of paver sealer into your paint tray. Finally, apply a thin layer of sealer to your pavers using your brushes. We recommend using a roller brush for most of the work and a detail brush for edges and joints.
At this point in the process, all you need to do is wait for the sealer to dry. How long will this take? Typically, sealer needs up to two days to solidify. So please keep your distance until this time has passed. You don’t want to disturb the sealer until it is completely dry and ready for use.
Paver Sealing Tips and Tricks
Looking for some additional ways to streamline your paver sealing project? We’ve included some extra pieces of advice for you below.
- Clear the area before cleaning. If your paver surface is currently filled with vehicles, decorations, patio furniture, and other unwanted objects, be sure to move them before you begin your work. Otherwise, they will interfere with your work.
- Give yourself enough time. Rushing through a paver sealing project increases the risk of the uneven application of sealer. This will make it more likely to peel or chip away later. Take your time and don’t settle for subpar results.
- Choose a day with moderate weather. If it’s raining cats and dogs outside, it will interfere with the paver sealing process. We recommend choosing a day with moderate weather—bonus points if there’s sunshine.
- Keep an eye on the paver sealer over time. Eventually, the paver sealer will deteriorate because it’s taking all the damage on your pavers’ behalf. Pavers typically need to be resealed once per three to five years.
Professional Paver Sealing Services
Learning how to apply paver sealer is hard work, and because of this, you might not feel like you’re cut out for the task. If this is the case, what should you do instead? Reach out to Soda City Pressure Washing, and we will happily seal your pavers for you! Not only that, but we can also pressure wash them before sealing. This sets the stage for clean, long-lasting pavers that impress you and your neighbors for a long time to come.
To schedule an appointment, contact us online and let us know about your pavers. We’ll give you a free cost estimate, and if you like our asking price, you can choose a time and date for your appointment. See you soon!
