Orlando Masonry: Sealing Your Pavers

Pavers are a great way to improve the landscaping around your home and can be quite an investment. You want to keep them looking brand new, but should you seal them to keep those colors vibrant? If this is something you’re considering, it’s a good idea to avoid sealing your pavers for about a year after they’ve been installed.

Sealing offers a number of benefits and is primarily designed to protect pavers from the weather. Sealant allows the pavers to be protected from things such as spills and oil from your vehicle. It creates a top layer that is water-resistant so your pavers look brand new all year around, while preserving its natural color. You can tell if a paver is sealed if water beads up on the surface of the paver.

There are a variety of different sealers available to you, in different finishes and colors. Gloss finishes give your pavers a “wet” appearance, which keeps their colors looking vibrant. You also have the option of a matte finish, which preserves its natural look while still protecting the pavers from the elements. Each type of sealant protects your pavers, which makes choosing a finish a personal preference. In general, darker colors tend to have a more noticeable sheen than lighter colors.

If you are looking to seal your pavers, it’s important to know that if you do, you should be maintaining the seal every two to four years; it may vary depending on the climate, traffic, and general care of the pavers. It’s important to realize the difference between a lower quality sealant and a higher quality sealant. You may notice a cloudy film appearing on pavers with a lower quality sealer, but a knowledgeable Orlando masonry company can help guide you in the direction towards a quality sealant.

Ask your Orlando masonry company about the best type of sealer for your new pavers and an optimal time to apply it. At Bedrock Industries, we offer quality concrete and masonry products for commercial and residential needs, including concrete block, brick, natural stone, manufactured stone, cast stone, and much more. Call us today at 407-848-1890 to learn more about our products and services!