Step 1 – Prep the Brick Pavers
Prepping Tip 1: Choose a Paver Cleaner that is specific to what is being removed. Example: Choose a paver stripper to removed an old sealer that has turned white.
Prepping Tip 2: After washing it is best to let the brick pavers dry for 24-48 hours prior to sealing.
Step 2 – Seal the Brick Pavers
Sealing Tip 1: Choose a Paver Sealer such as the Super Seal Paver Sealers, Surebond Paver Sealers, or the Masonry Saver Paver Sealer.
Sealing Tip 2: Choose “wet look and or gloss” to enhance the color while leaving a no gloss, matte, semi-gloss or gloss shine.
Sealing Tip 3:If you are unsure of what paver sealer is best for you then ask here: Paver Sealing Questions
Need some more Help? Please Ask any Questions Below in Comments.
Hello Scott
Which sealer would you recommend for a pool deck in Florida, I have used the Super Sealer before with good results, but I have heard from others that a water based sealer like Surebond is better? That the solvent based sealer can trap moisture and cloud up?
Whats your opinion?
Super Seal 25 and 30 are breathable styrene acrylic sealers. They do not trap moisture like other brands that are “solid” acrylics. We would stick with what you used prior.
I am sealing brick pavers, with your non-yellowing SUPER SEAL – 25. How long do I have to wait to apply a second coat?
1-2 hours.
My pavers have a hazy white look to them how do i fix this ?
Post some pictures in the comments as it could be many different things and there is not one solution that fixes all.
what is the best product to seal older red brick pavers? I have pressure-washed them as best I could to get surface dirt off. No sand or grout between pavers. but steps have 1/2inch mortar between bricks.
Concrete or clay bricks? Posts pics.
Our pavers sealed with sand exposed on pavers. Sand all over pavers and seal turned pavers white and slippery. Our pavers surround our inground pool – unsure if chemicals will damage pool as well.
You need to strip it all off to fix this. Keep all out of the pool.
https://www.opwdecks.com/concrete-sealer-stripper.htm
What do you recommend? My pool is right in the middle
See photos
You might want to hire a professional pressure washer who has experience with doing this it is not just the pool you will need to be careful of but the landscaping and the fencing.
hi do you have samples of the sb 6000 low sheen client wants the darkened look of a paver lie when its wet but no gloss? please advise
https://www.opwdecks.com/concrete-sealer-samples.htm
Do you sell Polysweep sand?
We do not.
Its probably been asked a million times, but which sealer do you recommend for natural stone pavers? I don’t want any glossy shine if thats possible. Thanks!
https://www.opwdecks.com/m-non-gloss.htm
IS SUPER SEAL 30 BREATHING?
Yes, it is breathable.
what is the best cleaning agent for Travetine patio pavers? I used SB600 last year do I need to remove this before I reapply this sealer?
Just pressure wash with water and recoat.
Can I use SB6000 over a dulled over a previous Super Seal 25 solvent base? I wish I would have used a water base the first time. Barely any shine left except in a few spots.
Yes, you can. Water-based sealers do not last longer than solvent-based.
I used Super Seal-M on my concrete driveway. Can I also use it for the grout line and blue stone on my porch?Thanks,
As long as the surface is porous.
I just ordered 5 gal of SuperSeal25. That is the product my paver guy used when they installed my pavers. I’m very satisfied with the product. For future re-application, is there a higher gloss product that can be applied over SuperSeal25?
The SuperSeal 30.
Is it not possible to buy a smaller quantity of sealer? I dont need 5 gallons.
Which sealer? Most of the products we sell come in single gallons as well.
Oh ok am looking for wet look, no gloss with good sand stabilizing – water soluble I guess ? and freeze/thaw protection so am not sure at this point which is the best option- thank you for your assistance!
https://www.opwdecks.com/supreme-shield-sb-600-1-gallon.htm
The only way to stabilize sand is to have some gloss in it.
ok great,ty for the info, much appreciated
Hello,
First, I would like to say thank-you in advance for an informative and helpful website.
I am seeking advice for the attached state of my paving stones:
1) As the image depicts, the stones are scratched and I believe this happened from power washing. However, when it rains and surface is wet and I do not notice the scratches. Do you think the sealer would hide the scratches? If yes, do you recommend SB-6000 sealer? If not, any recommendation?
2) Some areas, the polymeric sand has come out. Can I clean the surface and just apply polymeric sand on top or do I have to first remove all polymeric sand? If I have to remove the polymeric sand, what is the easiest way to remove it?
3) Can SB-6000 be used for for exposed aggregate concrete driveway?
Looking forward to your recommendations. Thank-you
1. The scuffs should go away with a wet look sealer. Use Supreme Shield SB-6000 or Surebond SB-600.2. You cannot apply poly sand on top, you will need to wash it out where you want to add more.3. We would not suggest the SB-6000 for aggregate. You would need a sealer like the Super Seal 30:https://www.opwdecks.com/30-higher-gloss.htm
Thank-you for the prompt response.
A-1 solvent drying times, are they reduced by how much sun the pavers get and the temperature? I just did my drive way and think it said wait 4 days to drive a car on the pavers. The drive way gets full sun from noon to 7 pm with temps in the low 90’s. Still wait at least 4 days?
It should cure withing 24 hours.