How to Use Paver Sealer

Clean your paving stones., Remove existing stains., Remove oil stain., Replace any damaged pavers., Replenish your sand filler., Clean again., Apply paver sealer., Let it dry.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Clean your paving stones.

    Clean your existing pavers by sweeping them and rinsing with water.
  2. Step 2: Remove existing stains.

    If any stains have formed on your paving stones you can typically remove them using a solution made of water and detergent.

    Soak your rag and scrub to remove the stain. , Before you use the paver sealer remove any lingering oil stains with oil stain remover solution.

    This can be bought online or at the hardware store. , If any of your paving stones are cracked, chipped, or severely stained, replace them.

    This can be done without damaging the surrounding paving stones. , Inspect the sand filler in between your pavers and if it is running low or has been washed away, pour more in prior to using the paver sealer. , After replenishing your sand filler you will need to sweep and rinse your paving stones again. , It comes in a large plastic tub that looks similar to a large tub of paint.

    You can pour it into a paint tray and use a roller brush to apply it on your freshly cleaned and dry pavers. , It needs to dry before you can walk or drive on your paving stones.

    This should take less than a day.
  3. Step 3: Remove oil stain.

  4. Step 4: Replace any damaged pavers.

  5. Step 5: Replenish your sand filler.

  6. Step 6: Clean again.

  7. Step 7: Apply paver sealer.

  8. Step 8: Let it dry.

Detailed Guide

Clean your existing pavers by sweeping them and rinsing with water.

If any stains have formed on your paving stones you can typically remove them using a solution made of water and detergent.

Soak your rag and scrub to remove the stain. , Before you use the paver sealer remove any lingering oil stains with oil stain remover solution.

This can be bought online or at the hardware store. , If any of your paving stones are cracked, chipped, or severely stained, replace them.

This can be done without damaging the surrounding paving stones. , Inspect the sand filler in between your pavers and if it is running low or has been washed away, pour more in prior to using the paver sealer. , After replenishing your sand filler you will need to sweep and rinse your paving stones again. , It comes in a large plastic tub that looks similar to a large tub of paint.

You can pour it into a paint tray and use a roller brush to apply it on your freshly cleaned and dry pavers. , It needs to dry before you can walk or drive on your paving stones.

This should take less than a day.

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