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Pavers are a wonderful addition to any landscape. Whether creating a walkway, patio or driveway from them – pavers can lend a tailored beauty and increase property value. Sealing pavers helps to enhance colors, prevent fading and stabilize joint fillers. It also helps to reduce staining, mold, mildew and water from eroding your paver’s surface and damaging your investment.
- When to Seal:
For newly installed pavers, owners should wait 60 to 90 days before applying a sealant. Pavers contain an element called “efflorescence”. Before sealing your pavers, you want the efflorescence to work its way out of your pavers. Water can speed up this process. Because your sealant repels water from the surface of your pavers, it actually prevents this process from occurring. Additionally, the wetter your pavers get, the faster the efflorescence can be washed away. This means that where you are located, as well as the season, can affect your timeline. In general though, be more cautious and wait at least 90 days before sealing your new pavers.
- After Sealing:
After you seal your pavers, you will have to let it dry. For most paver sealants, foot traffic is typically acceptable after 3 to 4 hours of drying time. Vehicles, however, should stay off these areas for at least 48 hours. Please check the instructions for your specific sealant before walking or driving on it.
- Re-Applying Sealant:
Experts recommend you reseal your pavers every 2 to 3 years. The type of sealant used, amount of traffic, and weather all affect this frequency. One of the quickest ways to determine if it is time to reseal is through a simple test. Spray your pavers with a hose or pour water onto them. Sealant makes your pavers water resistant. If the sealant is still good, the water will bead on top of your pavers. If it does not bead up, your sealant is gone. At that point, you pavers should be resealed. (Note: Check your pavers for damages before resealing them. Joint sand may also be needed. Fix issues before applying a sealant to make sure you protect repairs too.)
Conclusion
Sealing your pavers will go a long way in preserving them. As beautiful property enhancers, pavers can be costly. Maintaining them will prolong their lifespan. Sealing them should be a part of your routine maintenance process. While you will have to apply a sealant every 2 to 3 years, it goes a long way in helping prevent annual wear and tear.
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