Outdoor Paver Sealers and There Differences

Outdoor entertaining areas are an essential part of our homes. The pavers we install create character and complete the space's overall look and feel. So why not protect them from the harsh elements of weather we get here in Arizona. From high heat temperatures to monsoons and even the rainy season. AriStone Cleaning and Restoration offers multiple services to keep your backyard spaces looking their best.

We highly suggest having your pavers cleaned yearly by a professional. The cleaning service we provide removes as much staining as possible from organic growth, plants, water and so much more. But the thing that helps pavers the most is getting them sealed. We have multiple options for sealers, and we offer a natural look, wet look(concrete and brick) and enhanced look (travertine). There are a few differences between the sealers but the overall protection is the real importance for your pavers' lifespan.

When applied, our natural look sealers absorb into the paver concrete, brick or travertine, which will prevent substances from absorbing into the stones, causing staining and discoloration. When the sealer is applied, water will pool on top before starting to seep into the pavers. The sealer will also make the pavers easier to hose down in between cleanings. Once this sealer cures, the pavers will look how they do when they are completely dry. Leaving your backyard look fresh and clean with the natural stone look.

For travertine, we offer an enhancer sealer. This sealer is also a penetrating sealer that absorbs into the travertine, clogs the pores and helps prevent staining and discoloration. The difference with this sealer for travertine is when the sealer cures, the pavers will look more vibrant and colorful. This sealer enhances the color tones within the travertine to give a wet look but will not be glossy. The vibrancy of the pavers provides the yard with a unique and rich look. This look is not for everyone but when you have travertine pavers with a lot of movement throughout them, these sealers create a beautiful feel.

For concrete and brick pavers, we also offer a wet look sealer. Again this sealer absorbs into the concrete or brick and clogs the pores helping prevent staining and discoloration, leaving the pavers looking like they do when you hose them down. This sealer is also a matte finish but brings the colors out of the concrete and bricks. This sealer is also excellent for hiding imperfections within the concrete or bricks and helps hid staining that has seeped too far into the stones. The wet look sealer is ideal for homeowners who want a little more color for their backyard pavers.

All of our sealers are a matte finish and do not make the stones any slipperier or change the texture. We only use penetrating sealers, not topicals, to achieve the different looks because penetrating sealers absorb in and do not sit on the top of the pavers (over time topicals will break down and flake). The sealers, per their manufacturers, state they should last 2-3 years. We have seen them last longer but we have also seen them last shorter than that time frame. Arizona's weather is impossible to predict and as we all know, we have some crazy monsoon seasons, some not-so-crazy monsoon seasons and excessive heat waves. All of these factors impact the life of your pavers and the sealers.

Sealers will help with the longevity and overall look of your pavers but we do recommend yearly cleanings and sealer touch-ups to ensure you have the best possible protection for your pavers. For more information, check out our website www.travertinecleaningaz.com

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