Know before you seal.
No jargon, no upsell. Here's how we think about concrete, pavers, and sealing — so you can make the call that's right for your home.
Six things worth knowing.
Concrete vs. pavers
Concrete is one poured slab; pavers are individual units set on sand with jointed seams. Concrete tolerates higher pressure; pavers need surface-safe technique so the joint sand stays put. We treat each the way it needs.
Wet-look vs. matte sealing
Wet-look (Inseco) deepens and enriches color for a rich “freshly rained-on” pop — without a slick high-gloss shine. Matte protects the same but keeps the paver’s original tone. We show samples so you choose with your eyes, not a brochure.
Why efflorescence matters
That white haze is mineral salt rising from inside the paver. Seal over it and it gets locked in. We treat efflorescence as part of prep — a step rushed crews skip.
Polymeric re-sanding
Before sealing, we re-sand joints with polymeric sand. It hardens in place, stabilizes the pavers, and blocks weeds and ants — then the sealer locks it all together.
How often to seal
Most Florida driveways: every 3–5 years; pool decks in full sun, sooner. When water stops beading and color looks flat, it’s time. Sometimes a deep clean buys you another season — we’ll tell you straight.
Cure & care
Water-based sealer typically takes foot traffic in 4–6 hours and vehicles in 24–48, weather depending. A gentle rinse keeps sealed pavers looking new between services.
If it doesn't need the work, we say so.
That's the whole philosophy. Sometimes a deep clean buys another season before sealing. We'd rather earn the next job than oversell this one. — Angel