The Paving Blog

Sealers used on pavers are usually sprayed on with a backpack or pump sprayer. Sealants serve in a diverse number of enhancing ways for a paver surface. They lock the loose, dry sand into place inside the joints between the pavers. Thus the sand will stay in place in the event of high pressure pressure-washing and continue its functional and aesthetic reasons for existence. The pavers will have better measure of protection from things such as grease droppings from cars or bar be que’s, making it easier to clean. Sealers also dictate the sheen: a glossy, semi-glossy or flat surface coating.

Paver sealers are typically a chemical mix involving polymers or epoxies or else often water-based mixes of acrylics which cover the surface and perform a variety of functions. They can act as agents to give pavers a “wet look”, as if recently washed. Looking therefore glossy, it has the colors standing out very loudly. This sealer can effect a newer and fresher look and bring the color out very prominently.

The fact is there are 3 grades of sealers. Going backwards from a “sheen” rating, the glossier ones give the look described above. A second sealer gives a less prominent color and a more semi-glossy look. And the flat look is more natural perhaps but still serves its protective function as well as locking the sand into place. All are highly recommended by all installers yet they are not absolutely necessary.