Synthetic Sports Turf Replacement | Athletic Field Complex Long Island NY

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There comes a time in the lifespan of all sports fields when they begin to age and wear out. This recent indoor soccer field job in Ronkonkoma, NY, was installed initially and completed 20 years ago.  Sometimes, a sports field requires some maintenance to be restored to the glory days of its former self. The technology of the synthetic surface we use on sports fields today is remarkably different from that used just five years ago. Gappsi can introduce sports field owners to new synthetic turf technology to make older sports fields appear new again.

Our artificial turf sports fields are durable, dependable, safe, and suitable indoors and outdoors. This synthetic option offers unlimited play, low maintenance, and performance found only in the best-kept grasses. Our proven sports field turf grass surfaces are ideal for soccer fields, football fields, baseball fields, multi-purpose fields, lacrosse fields, field hockey fields, bocce courts, croquet courts, and more.

Benefits of Gappsi’s Synthetic Turf Grass

Consistent Performance: Our field turf provides a consistent and reliable playing surface suitable for heavy use and all weather conditions. This makes it an ideal choice for use year-round in sports fields.

Durable: Our field turf is made from synthetic fibers that are resistant to wear and tear, making it long-lasting and cost-effective. It is also low maintenance, requiring minimal effort to keep your sports field in excellent condition.

Environmentally Friendly: Besides its practical benefits, our field turf is also environmentally friendly. Synthetic turf requires less water and maintenance than natural grass, making it a sustainable choice for all sports fields.

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Synthetic turf significantly affects game performance and user comfort. The turf’s elastic memory and fiber structure tend to deteriorate over time due to play. When this happens, the turf must be replaced to avoid injuries and ensure perfect playability.

Artificial turf fields are robust and can take a beating for quite some time, but nothing lasts forever. After years of heavy use, you will see signs on and around the field suggesting you should consider replacing the turf field playing surface.

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Here are some of the “red flags” to look out for:

  • Inlays and seams start loosening up and need repair more frequently
  • The turf field surface color fades from bright green to grey-green
  • Loose turf fibers scattered around the pitch, infill granules piling up on the sides of the turf field
  • An uneven overall look and splitting turf fibers all around the field

Removing artificial grass is a process. To get started, you need a team of highly skilled professionals and a range of equipment. Gappsi has streamlined this process over the years and is one of the most reliable companies on Long Island.

Synthetic Sports Turf Replacement Process

Planning: A detailed site plan and timeline are necessary to deconstruct the turf efficiently. Precise planning and professional site management are essential.

Removing the old system: The actual work of deconstruction begins with removing the turf and separating it from the infill granules and sand. The artificial turf, infill granules, and sand must be removed and separated.

Transporting, disposing of, and recycling waste material: Now that the turf system is removed, the last task is to recycle what you can and dispose of the rest.

Installing the new synthetic turf field surface: Last but not least, the chosen new turf surface is installed on top of the base layer, and a new infill is distributed on top of the turf.

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Artificial Turf Style

There are so many turf styles to choose from, so select a type that fits your desired aesthetic—short pile, longer pile, all green, etc. We recommend looking at different styles and samples to see what suits your needs.

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The new turf we used is manufactured in Italy. This company supplies and builds most sports courts and soccer fields throughout Europe and the world. This turf is a special turf specifically made for indoor use. It requires no infill; we only used silica sand to create weight over the turf. The turf has different sizes, pile heights, and shapes, making it very tight.synthetic-sports-turf-replacement3 With a fast-moving, high-intensity sport like soccer, you want a smooth surface that feels great under the feet and the ball. Plus, a consistent and resilient surface can reduce the risk of injuries. Gappsi’s Synthetic Turf by Italgreen gives you the best of both worlds: a natural underfoot feel like playing on real grass and a premium synthetic turf system’s smooth consistency, durability, and safety.

Italgreen soccer turf represents the maximum technological expression of its genre. It guarantees easy maintenance, exceptional aesthetic appearance, and exceptional performance for soccer and all its derivations, such as futsal and 8-a-side courts.

Italgreen synthetic soccer turf is designed and produced according to the most severe international regulations to guarantee maximum safety, shock absorption, and non-allergenic properties. The constant research and innovation that distinguish the Italgreen model has allowed the Italian company to obtain meaningful certifications such as FIGC and FIR. The artificial soccer turf produced by Italgreen is approved according to the most recent European standard. It is 100% recyclable and environmentally friendly.

NEXT – Underfelt

We are laying down Next. It is a suspension product that keeps the grass elevated from touching the concrete. It also works as a suspension system, separating the turf from the concrete.  

NEXT optimizes the synthetic turf system’s anti-shock performance, improving performance during sports practice. Thanks to its reticular structure, it also offers draining support integrated into the artificial turf system, which is primarily studied for horizontal drainage underfelts, as demonstrated by laboratory reports issued by LABOSPORT ITALIA.

The shock pad has high performance and excellent draining capacities, complies with international regulations, and is 100% recyclable. The product is fully recyclable and in full conformity.

Innovative Natural Infill

Italgreen’s best system is Geofill®, the prestigious natural infill patented by Italgreen. It consists mainly of plant fibers. Approved by the most relevant teams, its unique and innovative organoleptic properties give this synthetic turf system a touch of incredible naturalness.  This is the infill Italgreen uses in most fields in Italy and abroad.

How Long Can Turf Last?

The duration of synthetic turf depends on various factors, such as the quality of the materials used, the occupancy rate of the courts or fields, and the type of courts, indoor or outdoor.

To keep your synthetic grass flooring performing, periodically clean, brush, and fill any sand that needs to be removed. This is the latest indoor soccer sports game court built by Gappsi in Ronkonkoma, Long Island, NY.

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Without regular care and maintenance, damage to the pitch will be its undoing sooner than the club and, above all, the players would like. As is often the case, the more often the field is used, the more you should invest in the maintenance and ongoing upkeep of the turf system.

Synthetic turf field maintenance is divided into permanent care, maintenance, and intensive cleaning. Gappsi offers these services using specialized turf maintenance equipment.

If you lack previous experience and know-how in artificial turf field maintenance, we highly recommend contacting our team at Gappsi. It’s the best way to protect the field’s users from injuries and the long-term financial value of your asset.

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Custom Splash Pad Water Playground New Product at Gappsi Long Island NY

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Custom splash pad water playground is a new product at Gappsi Long Island, NY.  A splash pad is an immersive, zero-depth aquatic water attraction that provides endless fun and can be installed in various locations. It is ideal for city parks, RV parks, HOA community parks, apartment complexes, hotels, resorts, amusement parks, child care facilities, and more. Splash pads feature an array of spray jets and above-ground spray elements, creating an interactive and refreshing play environment for all ages. Depending on your requirements, they can operate on recirculation, freshwater/pass-through, or pool tie-in systems.

Several features and different water sensations can be added as an immersive, zero-depth aquatic play area.  The splash pad equipment attracts a broader demographic, boosts engagement, prolongs stays, and increases return visits. Gappsi’s splash pad solutions are also ​sustainable; they conserve water with their state-of-the-art water management systems and are built to last season after season.

Let Gappsi help transform your imagination into new dimensions in water play with dynamic, custom-designed water parks that deliver adventure, visual excitement, and imaginative fun. We offer a full line of water play equipment, including above-ground and below-ground sprayground/splash park features, slides, and structures.

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Kiddie Pool Turned Splash Pad

Gappsi recently redesigned a kiddie pool area at the Engineers Country Club in Roslyn Harbor, NY.  We removed the old kiddie pool and replaced it with a new, fun, and exciting splash pad for the kids.  The universal design project offers form and function that are inherently accessible to everyone without modifying the items to be accessible.

The New Water Playground – Splash Pads

Splash pads, or water playgrounds, can be a fun and safe pool alternative. They can be built more quickly than pools, and they offer many benefits, including:

  • Accessibility – Splash pads are accessible to people of all ages and abilities. Their level surfaces and sensory aspects can make them fun for children and families with disabilities.
  • Safety – Splash pads are safer than pools because they have little or no standing water. As a result, there is no risk of drowning. Motion sensors often trigger the nozzles that spray water, and the decks are usually textured or surfaced with non-slip materials.
  • Cost – Water playgrounds can fit most communities’ budgets because they have lower capital costs. They also reduce maintenance requirements more than pools and require less support infrastructure, like changing rooms and admission gates.
  • Water – Water playgrounds can be flexible about water use and can even recycle water back into the spray mechanism to conserve water.
  • Design – Splash pads can offer various design features, and you can easily change the spray features to appeal to the area or time of year.
  • Socialization – Splash pads can bring communities together and provide a fun, interactive space for socialization.

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Some splash pads use pumps, while others can use water pressure from a garden hose.  Most splash pads use low-flow recirculating pumps to provide a continuous water supply. The pumps fill an underground storage tank with water, which is filtered and disinfected before being sprayed onto the play area. The water then drains back into the tank to be reused. This system is good for larger splash pads or regions where water conservation is essential.

The other option is a flow-through system.  These systems use the same water pressure as your tap to power the water features.  The water drains into the municipal sewer system. Flow-through systems have low up-front costs because they don’t require pumps, filters, or other equipment, but ongoing costs are associated with using fresh water.  Some backyard splash pad kits can use water pressure from a garden hose, which can reduce maintenance, too.

The new splash pad at Engineers Country Club used the flow-through system without a pump, which made more sense. Without pumps, you do not need electricity or mechanical parts.  The water is fed just the water pressure from the water line.  

The water is used and sent to a drain. It was calculated that using the water without filtering or adding chemicals and chlorine to maintain the water system was cheaper. In addition to the cost savings by not using a pump, permits were not required, and no additional plumbing was needed.

We built this very functional splash pad for the club simultaneously with the gunite pool. Kids love it; it is like a miniature water park. For the floor, we used rubberized material mixed with resin, which makes it very hard but soft to walk on.

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Gappsi installed all synthetic turf surrounding the splash pad. Artificial turf can be a good choice for areas near splash pads because it can be safer, more durable, and lower maintenance than natural grass:

  • Safety – Synthetic turf is slip-resistant and cushioned for bare feet, helping reduce the risk of injury. It is also universally accessible, allowing wheelchairs and other mobility devices to roll easily.
  • Durability – Synthetic turf lasts for years and requires little maintenance. Unlike natural grass, it can be laid in any shape or design and is not susceptible to design challenges.
  • Drainage – Synthetic turf is engineered to be free-draining, so it can dry quickly without becoming muddy or slippery. This allows the surface to be used sooner than natural grass.
  • Pests – Synthetic turf can create a pest-free environment, which is safer to walk on and reduces the risk of summer bugs.

It is a lovely and functional miniature water park.  The system goes in a circle and then shuts down. Then, the kids can just hit the button, which will go through another cycle. This is the latest miniature water park by Gappsi for the kids to enjoy. I am sure even grown-ups will come and make use of this. This is the newest park water feature built by Gappsi in Roslyn, NY.

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Staining and Restoring Brick Pavers | Long Island NY

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Bring life back to your driveway or patio pavers by staining and restoring brick. Few things add so much to a landscape than a beautiful set of pavers, whether installed in your driveway, around the pool, or on your patio. One of the things that makes them so popular is the countless ideas of patterns and even colors you can choose from.

What To Do if Your Paver Color is Faded or Ugly?

Brick pavers must be maintained and sealed regularly to protect them from obvious staining. What might not be obvious to most is their gradual fade. If pavers are not sealed, they can fade to look like bare cement in as little as seven years!

Staining pavers can help protect them from water damage and erosion and increase their lifespan. Stains can also restore faded pavers to look almost new again. Some say that staining pavers is easy and affordable. It can transform a patio into a beautiful extension of a home.  Here are some reasons why you might want to stain your pavers:

  • Protect from water damage—Water can cause pavers to crack and stain over time. Sealing pavers with a water-repellent sealer can help keep water from penetrating the surface, reducing the likelihood of damage and prolonging the life of the pavers.
  • Restore faded pavers—If pavers aren’t sealed, they can fade to look like bare cement in as little as seven years. Staining can restore faded pavers to look almost new again.
  • Longer-lasting color—Stains penetrate into the concrete rather than just building up on the surface like paint, resulting in a longer-lasting color that won’t fade as quickly.
  • Better look – Stains can give pavers depth of color, making them look better than paint and less fake. The stain won’t be all one consistent color, so some darks or lighter colors will still be visible.

staining-and-restoring-brick-pavers-long-island-ny1Paver Staining – Power Washing & Polymetric Sand

Recently, Gappsi completed a patio paver stain from Crab Orchard (pink/peach color) from Nicolock to gray. The client chose to stain the pavers in gray and the coping in black, changing the color of the backyard to a gray tone. 

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The paver staining process starts first by pressure washing the stones.  Then, new gray polymeric sand is added and swept between the joints.  Polymeric sand is a mixture of sand and additives that can fill the joints between pavers and other hardscape materials. It can be a good choice for paver joints because it has many benefits, including:

  • Durability – Polymeric sand is more durable than regular sand and can help increase the lifespan of your hardscape. It’s also resistant to erosion from heavy rain and water runoff.
  • Weed and insect prevention – Polymeric sand can help prevent weeds like moss, grass, and dandelions from growing between pavers, and it can also deter ants from burrowing into cracks.
  • Easy application – Polymeric sand is quick and easy to apply, and it doesn’t require perfectly dry pavers.
  • Aesthetics – Polymeric sand comes in many colors, so choose a shade that matches your pavers or walkway.
  • Polymeric sand can cost more than regular sand, but it is worth the investment in the long term. With proper care, polymeric sand can last up to 15 years.

staining-and-restoring-brick-pavers-long-island-ny2Paver Staining – First Coat of Color Sealant

Once the polymetric sane has dried, we apply the first coat of colored sealer. It takes a few passes to achieve the gray color we want. It is going to be a huge transformation. Changing the color from a beige pink to a gray stone is a challenge. With each pass, we increase the color we apply as we add to the multiple coats. We are putting an extra coat of black on the coping.

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How to Stain Pavers?

To stain pavers, you can use either sprayers or brushes. A brush can provide better penetration of the coloring agents, but you must be careful not to leave brush marks. Remember to protect surrounding areas to prevent unintentional stains.

You can feel compelled to stain your pavers in a different color for several reasons. Let’s list below some of them:

  • You can create unique patterns using different colors.
  • Staining your pavers in different colors can add that new, fresh look you’re looking for in your landscape.
  • The result has a more natural look than painted pavers.
  • It is relatively easy compared to other options (replacing pavers).

We will blend it in with the existing Cambridge patio. The color staining for this backyard in Smithtown NY has been completed.  We transformed the color of the patio and the coping from the crab orchard, a combination of beige brown and peach colors, to a light gray for the patio and charcoal for the borders.

staining-and-restoring-brick-pavers-long-island-ny3The homeowners have changed the color of the backyard to be more gray-toned throughout the years. The existing old patio did not match the style, so they decided to color stain the pavers to blend in. This color that we used is also a sealer that stains the stones. This is the latest stone staining project done by Gappsi in Smithtown, NY.

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Laykold Tennis Court at Breeze Oceanfront Rental Living in Long Beach, NY

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laykold-tennis-court-at-breeze-oceanfront-rental-living-in-long-beach-3Gappsi installs and provides Laykold Tennis Court surfaces.  Laykold offers top-quality tennis court surfacing, to help create more advanced tennis courts that support athletes and their game. Laykold tennis court surfaces are found at professional venues, including the U.S. Open. This is due to the many benefits their industry-leading tennis court surfacing has to offer.

Laykold from Advanced Polymer Technology is a cutting-edge tennis court surfacing material that helps make court surfaces better than ever. Their goal in creating and providing this surfacing to athletes, their coaches, and casual tennis players is to provide a surface that supports them by helping to reduce fatigue and the risk of injury. In doing so, their tennis court surfacing can help enable you to compete and train better, and longer. It is also available in a multitude of color options, from traditional green to canary yellow and U.S. Open blue to New York Open black.

Constructing a tennis court offers a long-term value to your property. Gappsi recently completed a concrete tennis court in Long Beach NY on top of the roof of a parking garage of Breeze Oceanfront Rental Living.  The initial step in constructing a tennis court involves planning and design. This sets the foundation for the project.  Below are the steps taken in designing and installing a tennis court.

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  • Site Selection: Identify a suitable area for your tennis court.
  • Size and Dimensions: A standard tennis court requires a playing area of 78 feet by 36 feet for singles matches and 78 feet by 42 feet for doubles. Including the overrun areas, a total area of 120 feet by 60 feet is typically necessary.  The space must be planned on or adjusted to accommodate drainage, fencing, and landscaping.
  • Obtaining Permits: Research and adhere to local zoning laws and building codes.
  • Surface Selection: Choosing the right surface for your tennis court is crucial for player performance and safety. There are three main types of tennis court surfaces: hardcourts, clay courts, and grass courts. Each surface offers unique characteristics and requires specific maintenance. Consider factors such as climate, budget, and intended usage when selecting the surface type.  Laykold is a brand of tennis hardcourt constructed over an asphalt or concrete base that was chosen for this court construction.

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Prepare the Ground for the Tennis Court

Ground preparation is crucial for creating a stable and level base for your tennis court.

  • Clearing and Excavation: Excavation involves leveling the ground and grading it for proper drainage.
  • Sub-Base Installation: The sub-base provides a stable foundation for your court and assists with drainage.

This court was built with 5 to 7 inches of 5000 psi poured concrete reinforced with fiber and wire mesh. The concrete was installed over 2 inches of structural foam and Marafi paper. Once the concrete cured we primed the concrete with the bond kote and applied two layers of resurfacer and two layers of paint.

laykold-tennis-court-at-breeze-oceanfront-rental-living-in-long-beach-5Fencing and Drainage

Fencing and drainage are essential for the functionality and longevity of your court.

  • Fencing: Surround your court with high-quality fencing to keep tennis balls within the playing area and ensure safety. Chain-link fences are common due to their durability and visibility.  The recommended height for a tennis court fence is 10–12 ft (3.05–3.66 m), with 10 ft being the most common. The fence should be 10 ft high at each end of the court, and extend along the sides for at least 20 ft, as most tennis balls bounce to the corners or ends
  • Drainage: Proper drainage prevents water accumulation that can damage the court surface and interfere with play.

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Accessories and Tennis Court Markings

  • Net and Posts: The net divides the court into two halves.  We installed premier Douglas tennis netting with subs-mounted poles.  Douglas makes the most durable, long-lasting USA-made tennis products in the industry. Douglas® has been perfecting tennis court facility equipment for over 50 years and offers a wide variety of tennis nets, tennis net posts, and custom products to accommodate any facility. 
  • Line Marking: Apply durable, visible paint to outline the boundaries, service boxes, and center marks of your court.  The court was painted with Laykold products.  Markings play a vital role in defining the boundaries and lines on a tennis court. The standard markings include baseline, singles sidelines, doubles sidelines, service lines, and center service lines.  The tennis inlay was painted with a light blue color and the out-of-bounce perimeter was painted with a silver-gray color. The court was striped with white lines.
  • Accessories: Consider additional features such as benches, scorekeepers, and storage for equipment. These enhance the usability and enjoyment of your court.

laykold-tennis-court-at-breeze-oceanfront-rental-living-in-long-beach-ny2Constructing a tennis court is a significant project that, when done correctly, can provide endless hours of enjoyment and add substantial value to your property.  This court located at an apartment complex built by Engel Berman was constructed on the second floor over the parking garage leveled with the beach.  This is the latest Gappsi Tennis Court Sports Curt installation project in Long Beach NY.

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How to Correct a Poor Application of Driveway Sealer on Paving Stones | Long-Island NY

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 How-to-Strip-and-Remove-Paver-Sealer-Long-Island-NY Before and AfterCan a poor application of driveway sealer be corrected?  Depending on the severity of the problem, it may require saturation, aggressive scrubbing, and repeated applications to re-emulsify the sealer.

If you’ve ever seen some pavers that have turned white after being sealed, the white haze or film you see is trapped moisture. “Whiting” as it is called in our industry, is not to be confused with concrete efflorescence, which can cause white-looking pavers to happen at any time, due to natural causes.

1-poor-sealing-job---how-to-strip-and-remove-paver-sealer-long-island-nyWhiting happens when your pavers have been sealed with a xylene or acrylic (solvent-based) sealer or sealed during imperfect weather conditions or application. The trapped moisture is caused by hydrostatic pressure, which brings the moisture up through the pores of the pavers and traps it under the sealer. Once your pavers have “turned white”, there is only one way to rectify the problem. The sealer must be completely stripped off and re-sealed with the correct type of sealer.

2-applying-sealer-stripper_removers---how-to-strip-and-remove-paver-sealer-long-island-nyRemoving and Stripping Old Sealant Off Driveway Pavers

The first step in this job is to strip and remove all the old sealer from the paving stone driveway. Unfortunately, the previous contractor did not complete the job properly the first time. Through time many additional layers of sealer were applied and magnified the patchy poor paver color “whiting” issues.  There are a few different layers of sealer, the latest application seems to be an acrylic sealer.  It gives a shiny look to the stones, the issue over the years has made the problem worse and more noticeable.

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We are applying the sealer remover. It is a stripper. We will finish applying the sealer and let it sit for a few minutes.  Then we start the process of pressure washing it off from the top of the pavers.

We have started removing the sealer. The stripper soaks in and makes it possible to remove the sealant layers. We are using the turbo nozzle with high pressure and hot water.  Then we pressure washed the surface of the pavers with hot water, low pressure.  As we strip the driveway each layer of the old sealer is removed.

3-pressure-washing-stripper-sealer-remover-with-hot-water-pressure-washing-system---how-to-strip-and-remove-paver-sealer-long-island-nyWhat type of sand material fills the joints between pavers?

We add sand to the stone pavers. Then we are in the process of spreading the sand in the joints. We are using white silica sand, which works well with the urethane sealer, it absorbs the sealer and gets very hard. It also is very dry and falls into space very easily. We are compacting the sand with a vibratory roller. The compactor has rolls under it to prevent it from scratching the stones. Then we apply the sand once, vibrate it respread the sand, and vibrate it a second time. We are doing the final touches with the sand. We are blowing the extra sand from the top of the stones without removing it from the joints.

Polymeric sand is best to use to fill the joints in between pavers. High-quality polymeric sand will not leave any stains on the surface. Gappsi vibrates the pavers while sweeping which allows the sand to fill the joints tight and also helps the sand harden. Sweeping the excess sand off the pavers before wetting the sand is also very important. This prevents the glue that is in the sand from smearing the surface of the pavers. Most importantly, applying a good urethane sealer will further help the sand to harden and prevent ants from digging into the paver joints and weeds from growing on patios.

4-reaending-paver-joints-with-silica-sand---how-to-strip-and-remove-paver-sealer-long-island-nyWhat is the best sealer for concrete pavers?

After the sand is vibrated into place in the driveway pavers we apply urethane sealer. It is going to be a HUGE transformation given how extreme this driveway was.

This is the process of the first application of driveway sealer to the pavers. We spray the sealer and allow it to sink into the joints. This will soak into the sand and get hard from the urethane. We use a blower to help the sealer spread uniformly. This coat is a flood coat.  A second layer of sealant is applied primarily to seal the stones. This first coat is absorbed into the sand in between the joints. We apply the second coat of sealer and final which gives the stones the color enhancement. We don’t float the surface of the stones with this coat because the pavers will not absorb as much as the first coat. However, we still have to move the sealer around because it can dry on top of the surface unevenly.

5-applying-first-coat-of-sealer-on-driveway-pavers---how-to-strip-and-remove-paver-sealer-long-island-nyThe sealer creates a very strong bond to the paving stone surface and over the sand particles in between the joints.

There are many manufacturers of sealers, from solvents to acrylic urethane. Epoxies, acrylic, and urethane sealers come in water-based versions and solvent-based versions, including combinations of both. The biggest difference between the two is the VOC content. The sheen and life of the product determine how often it lasts before needing to be reapplied. Solvent-based acrylics tend to yellow over time and don’t allow the concrete to breathe. Epoxies are the strongest sealers but are best used for smoother surfaces and more for indoor or warehouse floor applications.

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6-applying-second-coat-of-sealer---how-to-strip-and-remove-paver-sealer-long-island-nyThe best sealers for paving stones are water-based urethanes

  • They are algae and mold inhibitors
  • Allow for superior joint stabilization,
  • Environmentally safe
  • Their UV Protection will not harm vegetation
  • VOC Compliant in all 50 States.

When you choose Gappsi you can guarantee a well-trained Gappsi personnel will apply correctly the paving stone sealer products achieving the best results.

This driveway was installed over 20 years ago. The paving stones are by Nicolock in the color Bayberry Blend in a 6×9 Rustico and Sante Euro Circle.

7-complete-stripped-and-sealed-driveway--in-whitestone-long-island-nyGappsi brought back the color of the stones to look better than they did when they were originally installed. The colors are very vibrant and uniform now that the sealer is applied correctly. You can see the color variations of the Bayberry Blend, the shades of gray, beige, and peach color even after 20 years.

Surface color enhancement and polymeric sand replacement in between the joints for this paving stones driveway was completed over 24 hours. This is the latest paving stone driveway restoration cleaning and sealing done by Gappsi in Whitestone NY.

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