Sand Color Options

The Sealing Application Process

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What Types of Sealers Do We Use?

• We use color enhancers, natural look, penetrating, or surface coating sealers. Based on the application, clients’ expectations, or our suggestions. The type of stone determines the sealer we are applying to, depending on the stone age, texture, color, and kind of stone, such as natural stone or concrete pavers.

• Natural stones have different consistency of structure and will absorb the sealer differently. Some may require a slip resistance added to the surface, others require penetrating sealers, and others require surface coating-enhancing sealers.

• Concrete pavers also have different absorption, structures, and textures, so we will use the appropriate sealer based on the look you requested. For example, gray pavers would darken if a color enhancer sealer is used, and gray silver will turn charcoal gray. Please ask questions if you have any concerns.

• All sealers have a purpose, and to deliver a specific finished look, preparing the surface that will be sealed is the most crucial part of the performance of the finished coating.

What Does Sealer Accomplish?

The sealer will enhance the color and beauty of your stones.  It will also reveal imperfections.  Once applied, the sealer may be inconsistent in your colors and textures. We use the sealer according to your request and liking. You can choose a color enhancer that will intensify the color of your stones. Additionally, you may select a nonenhanced sealer look that will slightly enhance the appearance of your stones. Both sealers will make your stones water-repellent and stain-resistant.

 Ant Problems

After this process, ants can rarely dig through the sand. Occasionally, they may find their way and dig through the sand. You might have to put chemicals in the nests until they are no longer there, and then we can refill the holes with polymeric sand.

Moss and Surface Weeds

Moss is a natural occurrence of vegetation that grows over the soil and dust that settles on the surface of the pavers. Especially in poor drainage situations such as damp and shaded areas, moss and some weeds grow over the pavers’ surface and in deeper grooves. The sealer does not correct the slope of the patio or prevent moss and weeds from growing on the pavement surface because it is vegetation that occurs over the sealed pavers. Sealing the pavers will help a lot with avoiding moss from growing on the paver surface; the dust that settles on the surface of the pavers will be easily washed away during rain, and it will facilitate the cleaning of pavers with a simple sprayed cleaning solution.

How to Maintain Your Sealed Paver

“DO NOT” USE A PRESSURE WASHER  TO CLEAN YOUR SEALED PATIO

Maintenance of the sealed stones is essential for the sealer’s longevity and to make your stone look good by simply applying a cleaning solution every springtime. Cleaning solutions can be purchased at the Gappsi showroom or by mixing Clorox bleach one part bleach 4 parts water and a drop of soap, and spray it on or mop it on the sealed surface and rinsi it after one hour.