I’m now going to seal the pavers as well, any kind you recommend?
Water based
I would highly recommend H&C from Sherwin Williams… if you are going for a wet look use the oil base. If natural look than use water base
URE SEAL absolutely the best water based sealer on the market. Will cost you $250 plus shipping for 5 gallons but makes 10
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Whats the difference between that and cobbleloc? Cobbleloc is the most used around here.
Just read the reviews.
I’ve never used cobblelock but every supplier will tell you every water based sealer is a watered down version of ureseal. Ureseal has the highest solid content of any sealer on the market. Even seal n lock has a lower solid . This is all good stuff but it does require you to me more carful in how you mix it and apply it . You WILL NOT GET IT OFF of you have overspray. And you must dilute it 50/50 with water or it will not penetrate the pavers
This was done by a local guy that many of you guys know and respect as do I . So I’m not going to mention his name or company. All I can say is don’t be this guy he destroyed this laddies pavers because he didn’t know what he was doing. This lady is now paying us $3000 to fix it . Her HOA is going to start finning her if she doesn’t. Bottom line is just because you’ve been in the Pressure washing business for over 15 years doesn’t mean you know everything. Forums like this one are one of the best tools you can have . With all the knowledge on here there is no reason for this to ever happen. If you don’t know for sure ASK ASK and ASK again.
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What was the fatal mistake here?
The pavers were sanded and sealed wrong. There is a small ridge on most pavers about 1/4 inch down . It is the sand line. Do not sand above the line . If there is no line the 1/4 rule still applies to most pavers. Except travertine The sanding on the first picture show sand all the way to the top… And if you look close you will see the is no sand in the joints between the stones . The only place sand should be. That is why all the joints or piping out. This was done less than a year ago. The picture does no justice. I didn’t want to take a picture of the whole house just Incase the contractor is still on this forum. It’s a real eye sore in a community that is all $1million dollar homes . And very expensive to strip all that off and reseal.
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If you look at the second and third picture you won’t see any sand . All you see is the sealed pavers.
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The yard I’m washing has a lot of uneven pavers, is that a bigger problem than I think it is?
I’m not releveling them
It’s not that big of a deal it will just take more time sanding. Take a few extra minutes on attention to detail we’re the pavers are mestup .
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There is a spot where the neighbors tree roots grew underneath the pavers and REALLY jacked these things up lol. I’ll post a pic when I swing by there later, just want opinions on what to do in the situation
I would have no problem cleaning then but I would certainly talk the homeowner out of any sealing until it’s repaird
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Sand?
Sand is there to hold the paver in place kinda pointless when there like that
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Hi, thanks for sharing your experience. Was planning on using trident poly sand and I had convinced myself in buying a compactor plate to make sure I get the sand settled deep into the joints until I read your comment about the blower. I can see how it can work, you have any tips in using the blower? Idle speed with a bit of an angle is what comes to mind in using the blower.
