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Technology develops as the years pass. This is not only true for electronics, however. As we learn more about our pavers, science and technology get a chance to help improve it. Below are three things technology has changed when it comes to sealing our pavers.
Types of Sealers Available
Technology has allowed the type of sealers available to increase dramatically. Walking into any hardware store will prove this. Water-based and solvent-based sealers are the two most common kind to choose from. There is a science behind this decision as well. First, if your pavers have been sealed before, it is best to stick with the same type as previously used. Water-based sealants can be applied while the pavers are still wet as it is permeable. Solvent-based ones, however, must be applied with the pavers and weather are dry. If you live in a rainy area, this could delay application if you opt for solvent-based sealants. Sealants also now provide many different finishes. Some can enhance the natural look of your pavers. Others give you a wet-looking finish that bring out the shine of your pavers. Sealants also come in clear, semi-transparent and solid colors. They range from no shine to semi-gloss as well.
Applications Methods Available
Paver sealant application is typically now done in one of two ways. The traditional rolling method is still used today. For this, a foam roller is used to apply your sealer evenly and quickly across the surface of your pavers. On occasion, this method can pull filler sand from between the joints and seal it onto the surface of your pavers instead. The spray method is newer. You can invest in a professional commercial sprayer or you can use a simple hand-pump sprayer. The hand-pump sprayers are easy to use, efficient, and cheap enough to throw away after each use. Pay attention to the wind when you use any spray devices as it can blow away the sealer as you apply it.
Joint Fillers
When you seal, you need to make sure you refill any missing sand before doing so. The sand provides a cushion between your pavers and also joins them together. Concrete or mason sand typically create the bed on which your pavers sit. However, neither of these should be used as joint fillers between your pavers. Because they are loose, the granules that make up concrete of mason sand move and erode quickly when used in the joints of your pavers. Polymeric sand, however, does not. A polymer, mixed into the sand, becomes hard when water is applied to it. This makes it harder and more durable in any type of environmental condition.
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