Sealing Pavers - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

bob14-0 · 05-17-2009, 10:37 AM

I'm doing a paver job where the customer has asked for the pavers to be sealed. I've never sealed them so have no idea of which product to use; acrylic, water based, Thompsons?

Any suggestions greatly appreciated as I'm trying to finish this job before Memorial Day.

Bob

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concretemasonry · 05-17-2009, 12:55 PM

A good paving stone supplier will have exactly what you need.

Fendt would have it if you get near Ann Arbor or Farmington.

bob14-0 · 05-17-2009, 02:44 PM

Thanks, I'll check that out - you seem to know a lot about s/e michigan.

My biggest concern with sealing is having too much gloss. I'll do a search for something that enriches the color and protects the paver without taking away from the rustic look.

Bob

concretemasonry · 05-17-2009, 03:16 PM

There are different coatings that do what you want. Fendt probably carries the.

You could also Google "Pave Tech" and see if there products are carried in your area.

I am a little familiar with Michigan after 7 years in Alpena (Top joint on the little finger when looking at the Michigan "hand map". I have always avoided Detroit except to use the airport as an escape route. The economy was too depressing, so i left about 5 years ago.

bob14-0 · 05-17-2009, 04:54 PM

Well, at least your winters are milder now!

Thanks for the tip, the paver job will be completed Thursday, now I can go up north, relax, smoke a cigar and not work. I'll seal later when things slow down.

Regards, Bob

concretemasonry · 05-17-2009, 05:26 PM

Winters here are not warmer, but not the constant white fluff, moisture and later springs that you get near the Great Lakes. - A lot less snow!!!!

Also not the sloppy winter storms that miss (go south) of us and hit Chicago, Milwaukee and eventually the lower lower and the upper lower of MI. - The U.P. is a different world.

primetime paint · 05-24-2009, 11:59 PM

sw has a 'natural' finish waterborne paver sealer you could check out

bob14-0 · 05-25-2009, 03:59 PM

Thanks for the tip. From what I've learned, sealing enhances the color and protects against stains - like coffee or soda spilled on them.

Bob

scottwolves · 07-27-2009, 04:01 AM

Hi, To seal the blocks it us a case of pressure washing them very good before applying as the seal shows everything up!