Paver & stone sealing in Salado & Central Texas
Patios, walkways, driveways and pool decks cleaned, re-sanded and sealed so the color stays rich and stains stay on top.
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What you get
Pavers and natural stone look great the day they go in, then go to work. They fade in the sun, the sand washes out of the joints, moss and weeds move in, and oil and leaf stains soak into bare surfaces. We deep clean, refill the joints and seal, so the color comes back and the next spill wipes up instead of soaking in.
Sealing is a maintenance coat, not a repair. If pavers have sunk or shifted, tell us and we'll flag it before we seal over it.
What's included
- Patios, walkways, driveways, pool decks and steps
- Concrete pavers, brick, flagstone, travertine and other natural stone
- Deep clean to lift dirt, algae, oil and efflorescence before any sealer goes on
- Joints refilled with polymeric sand where needed
- Natural-look or wet-look sealer, your pick, with a test spot first
- Sealer matched to the stone, and applied only when the surface is dry
How we handle it
- Clean first, always. Sealer locks in whatever is under it. Dirt, algae, oil and efflorescence get washed out before anything goes on.
- Dry before sealing. Pavers and joints have to be fully dry or the sealer clouds. We watch the forecast and the surface, not the clock.
- Test spot first. A small patch on your own pavers shows you the actual finish, natural or wet look, before we do the whole job.
Before you seal pavers or stone
Sealer protects pavers and stone, but only when it goes on at the right time, over a clean, dry surface. A few things decide whether it looks good or goes cloudy.
- New pavers. Give them a few weeks to weather before sealing. Fresh pavers still push moisture and efflorescence (that white chalky bloom) to the surface, and sealing over it traps it and clouds the finish.
- Joint sand. Sealer and polymeric sand work together. Sealing locks the sand in and slows weeds and washout. After re-sanding, the joints need dry weather to cure before sealer goes on.
- Natural look or wet look. Wet-look sealer deepens the color and makes the stone pop, but it can be slick when wet. Natural-look is subtler and the better call around a pool or on steps. We apply a test spot so you see it before we commit to the whole patio.
- Not everything needs it. Some dense stone and some pavers do fine without a sealer. We'll tell you if yours is one of them rather than sell you a coat it doesn't need.
What affects the price of paver and stone sealing
- Total area. Patios, walkways, driveways and pool decks are measured by square footage, and larger areas cost less per square foot to seal.
- Condition and age. Heavily stained, mossy or weathered pavers need a deeper clean and more joint sand before any sealer goes on.
- Type of sealer. A natural-look penetrating sealer and a richer wet-look film sealer are different products at different costs, and each suits a different use.
- Joint sand and repairs. Resanding the joints, resetting loose stones and treating weeds are separate steps we list in the scope.
Paver & stone sealing questions
How often do pavers need to be sealed?
Usually every two to five years, depending on sun, traffic and the sealer. Driveways and full-sun patios sit at the short end. The water test works here too: if water soaks in and darkens the paver instead of beading, the sealer has worn out.
How long should I wait to seal new pavers?
Most installers suggest at least a few weeks to a month of weathering, longer if the pavers or the sand are still damp. After re-sanding with polymeric sand, give the joints at least 48 hours of dry weather before sealing.
Will sealer make my pavers slippery?
Wet-look film sealers can be slicker when wet, especially on smooth surfaces. For pool decks and steps we lean toward natural-look sealers, and some can take an anti-slip additive. Ask us about your surface.
Do you pressure wash pavers before sealing?
Yes, a deep clean with the pressure matched to the paver. Pressure alone can wash joint sand out of the gaps, which is why we re-sand afterward when it's needed.
Can you seal flagstone and other natural stone?
Often, yes, with a sealer made for that stone. Porous stone like limestone or travertine usually benefits; some dense stone doesn't need it. We test before we recommend.
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Paver & stone sealing around Central Texas
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