Should Concrete Pavers be Sealed?

Those homeowners whose hardscapes such as patios, driveways or walkways with interlocking concrete pavers are often unsure of whether or not they need to have them sealed. Wile it seems like a non-issue, those who research and read online often get conflicting information regarding the importance and benefits of sealing their interlocking concrete pavers.

But, opinions and theories on this type of topic are mostly distractions from the most practical thing to do. This is definitely the case when it comes to sealing interlocking concrete pavers.

Chances are you chose a particular type of interlocking concrete paver because of its texture and color. It was important to you that your pavers complement or spotlight your home and your landscaping.

Sealing them ensures you’ll preserve their texture and color for years, not just the first year.

If you have made the wise choice to beautify your pool deck, patio or driveway with elegant pavers, you’ll want to protect them for as long as possible. You want to retain their beautiful look for years. And the way to do it is to protect their surface and retain their quality while sustaining their beauty.

Here are the reasons why you’re urged to seal your interlocking concrete pavers.

• They’re protected during harsh weather.
• Sand is contained between the joints.
• Stain-causing substances and materials, like oil and grease, are repelled.
• They stay tightly in place.
• Clean-up is a lot less work.
• Sealing the pavers mitigates grass and weeds growing between them.
• They will have added protection against ice-melting chemicals and products like salt.
• The surfaces become more tolerant of the wear and tear of high traffic.

When should you re-seal your pavers?

Once your pavers are professionally, properly sealed, you can count on a few years before you’ll need to re-seal them. This can be extended if you take good care of them. However, like all hardscape structures and materials, they are subject to all that the outdoors and normal daily living has to offer. So, you can look for signs and prepare to re-seal them – on average – every few years, maybe up to five.

Some of the signs are things like changing colors when it rains. This is a signal that it’s probably time to seal them again. Furthermore, depending on the type of sealant that was applied, it’s possible that you’ll notice the sealant wearing out.

Many people believe they can seal their pavers themselves. But it isn’t easy or necessarily pleasant. So, if you know that you’ve never been fond of painting, you’ll really dislike applying a sealant to your pavers. And this is where interlocking concrete experts paly an important role. They can direct you to the best type of sealant to use and they can advise you when it is time to re-seal.

Schedule a Free Brick Paver Sealing Quote Today!

Give JJW Brick a call today to learn more about our brick paver sealing service for a patio or walkway project at 1-800-BRICK-PAVERS.  We hope to work with you soon!