Deep Cleaning & Sealing Pavers

Brick pavers and paver stones give your home a luxurious appearance, enhance curb appeal, and provide a safer and smoother surface. However, Florida’s sub-tropical climate, with its heavy rain, summer storms, and occasional hurricanes, can take a toll on these decorative features. Oil stains, grime, and weed growth can also tarnish their appearance. At Keystone Improvements, our certified experts provide outstanding deep cleaning, re-sanding, and sealing services. This not only restores your pavers but also protects your investment, ensuring they stay beautiful for years to come.

Are Pavers Easy to Clean and Maintain?

Pavers are known for being a durable and relatively low-maintenance option for outdoor surfaces. Occasionally, sweeping away debris and rinsing with a hose is typically all that is needed. However, weeds, moss, and algae can take hold, and stains from oil, rust, or grease can become deeply embedded. Without deep cleaning and sealing, pavers can lose their vibrancy, and their surface can become rough and crack, making them vulnerable to damage from UV exposure and moisture. For these reasons, we highly recommend professional deep cleaning, re-sanding, and sealing to ensure the long-term preservation of your paver investment.

Paver Deep Cleaning

The deep cleaning process is usually the first step in a paver restoration project. We use specialized low-pressure cleaning equipment and environmentally friendly detergents to safely and effectively erase built-up grime, dirt, weeds, moss, algae, and stubborn stains. This thorough cleaning restores the paver’s original color and prepares the surface for the next steps.

Re-sanding Brick Pavers

The sand between your pavers, which is the joint sand, is a vital component of the paver’s interlocking system. It’s the key that locks the pavers in place, prevents them from shifting, and inhibits weed growth. However, the joints can erode from rain, wind, and improper maintenance. Re-sanding is the process of filling the joints with new, high-quality polymeric sand. When activated with water, it hardens into a durable, protective layer that locks pavers in place and inhibits weed growth.

Paver Sealing/Re-sealing

After cleaning and re-sanding, the final step is to apply a professional-grade sealer for pavers. The sealant dries into a shiny, protective barrier that repels water, resists stains, and protects against UV exposure. Sealing also helps to prevent the joint sand from being washed away. A quality sealer will also prevent fading, enhancing the natural earth tones of your pavers so they continue to maintain their rich, vibrant, and luxurious appearance.

Paver Sealing Benefits

Sealing your pavers provides many valuable benefits, including:

• Enhances Appearance: Sealing brings out the deep, rich colors of your pavers, making them look shiny and new.
• Stain and Fade Resistance: It creates a barrier that protects against oil, rust, and other stains and prevents color fading from the intense Florida sun.
• Inhibits Weed Growth: A sealed surface is less hospitable to mold, mildew, algae, and weeds that can cause an unsightly appearance.
• Prevents Erosion: The sealer helps lock the joint sand in place, preventing it from being washed out by rain.
• Increases Longevity: A sealed surface is more resilient to automotive and foot traffic, as well as everyday wear and tear.

Do Brick or Stone Pavers Need Re-Sealing?

Yes, they absolutely do. In Florida, with its intense sun exposure and frequent rain, a paver’s protective seal typically lasts 2-5 years, depending on traffic and weather conditions. As the seal begins to lose its effectiveness, the pavers become increasingly vulnerable to staining, fading, and other forms of damage. To maintain their beautiful appearance and integrity, it is best to have pavers professionally cleaned and resealed every few years.

Paver Deep Cleaning & Sealing Services Near Me

Are your pavers fading in color? Do you notice weed growth in the joints? Protect your investment and keep your pavers looking shiny and bright with deep cleaning, re-sanding, and sealing services from Keystone Improvements. Our low-pressure cleaning is safe for all paver surfaces, including driveways, patios, and walkways. Our certified professionals proudly serve homeowners in the Tampa Bay, Pinellas Peninsula, and surrounding Central Florida areas, including Bartow, Apollo Beach, Valrico, and Ruskin. Contact us today to schedule your appointment!