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When should I seal my patio pavers?
You’ve remodeled your home or at least the backyard. You decide to put in patio pavers, because they look great. Now that the patio pavers are installed, you want them to continue to look great. You intend to use your backyard a lot and don’t want to stain your pavers. You need to get your pavers sealed. It’s important to do it at the right time however, because if you do it too early you can end up with unsightly results. Here is the best time to seal your patio pavers.
Trapping efflorescence
You might be wondering why you need to wait at all. It seems logical that you can just seal your pavers right when they’re first installed. The issue is a process called efflorescence in the pavers. Efflorescence is when the salt in a material comes to the surface. It’s usually caused by low temperatures and moist conditions like rain, condensation, etc. including washing off your pavers. If you seal your pavers before efflorescence is completed, then you’ll end up with spots on your pavers that you can’t get off. So back to the important question, when can you seal your pavers?
What’s the right time to seal your pavers?
The answer is it varies somewhat. Some people will tell you to wait at least six months before sealing. Others say you need to wait at least a year before sealing. The best option is to wait a year if you can, to ensure that efflorescence is finished. Always get in contact with the manufacturer of your pavers to find out what they recommend. They may tell you less or more time is needed.
What if I can’t wait that long?
There is a possible option if you can’t wait. There are breathable sealers out there that will allow efflorescence to happen. However, there are two main issues with them. The first is that they’re double the price of normal sealers. The other is that these sealers require very specific conditions for application. It can be very hard to meet the conditions, and the last thing you want is to pay more money to have your pavers resealed.
Always wait until it’s the appropriate time to get your patio paver sealed. It’s better to wait and have them look their best.
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