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Pavers can help complete any landscape. They provide beautiful stone, brick, or concrete pathways, patios and more. Pavers increase your home’s value. To ensure your investment stays lovely for many years to come, taking care of them and performing routine maintenance is necessary. Applying the appropriate seal coating, as it is needed, is an essential part of prolonging the life of your pavers. Below are three things you should do before you seal your pavers.
Tip #1: Check the Label!
Do your homework. Before you attempt to seal your pavers, take the time to review the paver manufacturer’s specifications. Different types of pavers will require varying types of sealers. The manufacturer’s specifications can also provide valuable information regarding the appropriate waiting period between sealer applications, cleaning instructions, repair tips, filler provisions, and other important things you should know about maintaining your pavers.
Tip #2: Clean, Clean, Clean!
Clean your pavers. Remove any items from the pavers to expose the entire area and allow you to clean it fully. Sweeping alone is not good enough in most situations. Deep clean your pavers and remove any stains. Stains and dirt prevent the sealant from adhering properly to the pavers. Check the sand that fills the space between each paver. Remove any that is contaminated. Replace any missing joint sand with polymeric sand. Fix any damages that need repairing before applying a seal coat for maximum protection.
Tip #3: What’s the Forecast?
Finally, check the weather. While this may seem unimportant, sealants should never be applied in freezing temperatures. In fact, most sealers should be applied between 60 and 80 degrees. In addition to this, sealers need to dry. At a minimum, there should be no rain in the forecast for at least 24 hours. Check your sealer’s directions for specific criteria regarding weather and temperatures.
Conclusion
Sealing your pavers is a vital part of the maintenance process. It provides protection that goes deeper than just cleaning can. Sealing preserves the life of your pavers. Not only does it prevent water from harming and eroding your pavers, sealant helps reduce staining, UV damage, and general destruction from use. If you are unsure of where to start, a professional can help. Whether you are asking for advice from a representative at a hardware store or seeking the opinion of a licensed landscaper, a professional may be able to provide valuable insight on how to best seal your pavers.
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