Brick Paver Sealing?

Why do you seal Brick Pavers?

This is by far the most asked question that we receive regarding Brick Paver Patios, Driveways, Pool Areas, and Pathways.

The answer is:

  • Protection
  • Color Enhancement
  • Color Preservation
  • Joint Sand Loss.

Protection

Sealing your Brick Pavers will protect from spills and stains. While the sealer does not stop 100% penetration it will help "deep" penetration from oil spills, rust from water, dirt, grime, etc. making future cleanup easier!

Enhancement

Using a paver sealer will enhance the natural tones of your brick pavers with a "wet" look. This will darken the color similar to as if they were wet with water. The sealer will also add a shine to the pavers. The shine level is dependent on the porosity of the cement pavers but does come in a High Gloss, Semi-Gloss, and a Matte Finish.

Color Preservation

Sealing the brick pavers will protect the original color and appearance. If they are not sealed the pavers will dull and will look "pitted". This is a result of natural weathering and traffic.

Joint Sand Loss

Joint Sand loss from natural weathering, weeds, and insects is a common problem. Sealing your pavers can harden the sand and prevent this from occurring.

 

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    Isaac · 05/12/2023
    I just had Unilock pavers install at my home. The installer suggested that I use a cleaner and sealer he said SB-8700 for the pavers. I am unsure if I should seal first or what I need to do to protect my new patio.
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    James sola · 09/23/2022
    Driveway 20100 sq live outside of Chicago il would like semi gloss sealer how much should I buy an what sealer is the best for our area driveway is 20 years old
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    John · 11/06/2020
    We live in North Florida. How often should brick pavers be sealed. We used the Supreme Seal 25 acrylic sealer about 5 years ago on our concrete brick paver patio. Does it need to be resealed? Just pressure washed to clean it. Also, Should more paver sand be used to fill the cracks where the sand has washed away?
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      ConcreteSealerStore · 11/06/2020
      Resealing every 2-3 years is normal. Pressure wash for prep. Add sand only if needed.
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    bob hamilton · 04/30/2020
    What is the different between the superseal25 and superseal voc
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    Robert · 04/05/2020
    I live in s. fla and bought superseal-25 and installed on my brick pavers, but am reading a lot of negatives about solvent sealer in this area. should I be worried? It went on nice and looks beautiful after 48 hrs
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      ConcreteSealerStore · 04/05/2020
      No issues with using a solvent-based sealer. We sell 1000s of gallons a year for FL and they work great there!
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    William · 07/22/2018
    What about Travertine and Flagstone sealing.
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      ConcreteSealerStore · 07/23/2018
      Wet look or gloss sealers will not work well for natural stone. Dries blotchy.
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    John S. Kreighbaum · 02/19/2012
    Good morning. I sealed our patio brick pavers (purchased at Lowes) and they looked terrible. I wanted to enhance the natural tones of our brick pavers with a "wet" look. The sealer added little shine to the pavers and left them yellow with a lot of sand trapped in the material. I ended up spending hundreds of dollars to purchase a chemical to remove which took days and days using my powerwasher. The porosity of our cement pavers seems to be very high. What do you recommend?

    John S. Kreighbaum
    6211 Glynmoor Lakes Drive
    Charlotte, NC 28277