Step 1 – Prep the Brick Pavers
Prepping Tip 1: Choose a Paver Cleaner that is specific to what is being removed. Example: Choose a paver stripper to removed an old sealer that has turned white.
Prepping Tip 2: After washing it is best to let the brick pavers dry for 24-48 hours prior to sealing.
Step 2 – Seal the Brick Pavers
Sealing Tip 1: Choose a Paver Sealer such as the Super Seal Paver Sealers, Surebond Paver Sealers, or the Masonry Saver Paver Sealer.
Sealing Tip 2: Choose “wet look and or gloss” to enhance the color while leaving a no gloss, matte, semi-gloss or gloss shine.
Sealing Tip 3:If you are unsure of what paver sealer is best for you then ask here: Paver Sealing Questions
Need some more Help? Please Ask any Questions Below in Comments.
Hello Scott
Which sealer would you recommend for a pool deck in Florida, I have used the Super Sealer before with good results, but I have heard from others that a water based sealer like Surebond is better? That the solvent based sealer can trap moisture and cloud up?
Whats your opinion?
Super Seal 25 and 30 are breathable styrene acrylic sealers. They do not trap moisture like other brands that are “solid” acrylics. We would stick with what you used prior.
I am sealing brick pavers, with your non-yellowing SUPER SEAL – 25. How long do I have to wait to apply a second coat?
1-2 hours.
My pavers have a hazy white look to them how do i fix this ?
Post some pictures in the comments as it could be many different things and there is not one solution that fixes all.
what is the best product to seal older red brick pavers? I have pressure-washed them as best I could to get surface dirt off. No sand or grout between pavers. but steps have 1/2inch mortar between bricks.
Concrete or clay bricks? Posts pics.
Our pavers sealed with sand exposed on pavers. Sand all over pavers and seal turned pavers white and slippery. Our pavers surround our inground pool – unsure if chemicals will damage pool as well.
You need to strip it all off to fix this. Keep all out of the pool.
https://www.opwdecks.com/concrete-sealer-stripper.htm
What do you recommend? My pool is right in the middle
See photos
You might want to hire a professional pressure washer who has experience with doing this it is not just the pool you will need to be careful of but the landscaping and the fencing.
hi do you have samples of the sb 6000 low sheen client wants the darkened look of a paver lie when its wet but no gloss? please advise
https://www.opwdecks.com/concrete-sealer-samples.htm
Do you sell Polysweep sand?
We do not.
Its probably been asked a million times, but which sealer do you recommend for natural stone pavers? I don’t want any glossy shine if thats possible. Thanks!
https://www.opwdecks.com/m-non-gloss.htm
IS SUPER SEAL 30 BREATHING?
Yes, it is breathable.
what is the best cleaning agent for Travetine patio pavers? I used SB600 last year do I need to remove this before I reapply this sealer?
Just pressure wash with water and recoat.
Can I use SB6000 over a dulled over a previous Super Seal 25 solvent base? I wish I would have used a water base the first time. Barely any shine left except in a few spots.
Yes, you can. Water-based sealers do not last longer than solvent-based.
I used Super Seal-M on my concrete driveway. Can I also use it for the grout line and blue stone on my porch?Thanks,
As long as the surface is porous.
I just ordered 5 gal of SuperSeal25. That is the product my paver guy used when they installed my pavers. I’m very satisfied with the product. For future re-application, is there a higher gloss product that can be applied over SuperSeal25?
The SuperSeal 30.
Is it not possible to buy a smaller quantity of sealer? I dont need 5 gallons.
Which sealer? Most of the products we sell come in single gallons as well.
Oh ok am looking for wet look, no gloss with good sand stabilizing – water soluble I guess ? and freeze/thaw protection so am not sure at this point which is the best option- thank you for your assistance!
https://www.opwdecks.com/supreme-shield-sb-600-1-gallon.htm
The only way to stabilize sand is to have some gloss in it.
ok great,ty for the info, much appreciated
Hello,
First, I would like to say thank-you in advance for an informative and helpful website.
I am seeking advice for the attached state of my paving stones:
1) As the image depicts, the stones are scratched and I believe this happened from power washing. However, when it rains and surface is wet and I do not notice the scratches. Do you think the sealer would hide the scratches? If yes, do you recommend SB-6000 sealer? If not, any recommendation?
2) Some areas, the polymeric sand has come out. Can I clean the surface and just apply polymeric sand on top or do I have to first remove all polymeric sand? If I have to remove the polymeric sand, what is the easiest way to remove it?
3) Can SB-6000 be used for for exposed aggregate concrete driveway?
Looking forward to your recommendations. Thank-you
1. The scuffs should go away with a wet look sealer. Use Supreme Shield SB-6000 or Surebond SB-600.2. You cannot apply poly sand on top, you will need to wash it out where you want to add more.3. We would not suggest the SB-6000 for aggregate. You would need a sealer like the Super Seal 30:https://www.opwdecks.com/30-higher-gloss.htm
Thank-you for the prompt response.
A-1 solvent drying times, are they reduced by how much sun the pavers get and the temperature? I just did my drive way and think it said wait 4 days to drive a car on the pavers. The drive way gets full sun from noon to 7 pm with temps in the low 90’s. Still wait at least 4 days?
It should cure withing 24 hours.
Originally used SB 6000 and it took 4 full days to dry. So you are saying no tire tracks after 24 to 36 hours with a water based solvent?
There is no such think as a water based solvent and A-1 is not a sealer but strictly a solvent that helps to restore a shine to acrylic solvent based sealers that have dulled. It will not do anything to your SB-6000.
i purchased two pails 10 gal. of SB8700 to seal my travertine pavers. MReceived first pail, but my hardscape installer refuses to use because warning label states can cause death if inhaled or swallowed. I am scheduled to receive second pail today via ups. can I return both pails for two pails of water based SB8700? Thanks. Jim.
Tell them not to swallow/drink it and they will be fine. The SB-8700 does not come in water based. BTW, swallowing a water based sealer would cause just as bad as a reaction.
If you need to return, you can see our policy here: https://www.opwdecks.com/refund.htm
I sealed my pavers using SuperSeal25 in 2018. No problems. Then last year in 2020 I gave the pavers another coat of the same. About half way through the summer the finish started to look a bit hazy, again not a real problem. This winter I used my snowblower on the pavers and due to very dense snow I had to put a lot of force into pushing the machine. Unfortunately the machine left rubber skid marks from the rubber paddles on the pavers. I have attempted wo remove the marks working my way up in strength of cleaning product to no avail. Finally I used some lacquer thinner on a test paver and was able to remove the mark. Can you recommend a stripper that would do the same. I think the entire field of pavers need to be stripped and new sealer applied.
The stripper we have will remove all of the SS25, not just the rubber marks: https://www.opwdecks.com/paver-sealer-stripper.htm
I live in central florida and have read that water based sealer is better than solvent based for brick pavers, is that true
No, not true at all. The base does not matter, but the quality of the sealer does. We carry both water and solvent based and all are high-end products.
WE WANT TO USE THE SB 8700. EVEN THOUGH IT IS WET / GLOSS LOOK, CAN SOMETHING BE ADDED TO IT TO GIVE IT A ” BRIGHT, REALLY GLOSSY, SHINE “? THANK YOU.
It is not possible to make it shinier.
thank you for the help.
I am having a new driveway poured this week. How long should I wait before applying a sealer? I notice that you offer water repellents like SuperSeal M and sealers like SB-6000. How are those product different, and what would you recommend for my driveway?
Teh SB-6000 will not work on regular poured concrete. Use the Super Seal-M and you can apply 3-7 days after the concrete dries.
I’ve previously used Surebond SB-6400 (wet look penetrating sealer) on my paver patio and it really doesn’t look like it did anything. Can I use SB 600 over this without doing anything to the patio?
Sorry but no, it will not be able to soak in.
White spots started appearing about a week after applying SB-600 Supreme Shield to newly stained Brick Pavers. I am now wondering if I need to strip the sealer off and replace with another product?
This July, I chemically stripped the previous sealant off the pavers, then applied a water-based concrete stain. I picked a 70deg morning to apply the SB-600 sealer, first spraying one light coat, then a 2nd coat an hour later with small amount of Super Grip powder added to the sprayer.
Initially I though it was calcium/salt leaching out of the pavers, so I used a little vinegar to remove the white spots. That worked for a while, but the spots would return in a day or two. (appearing at different locations)
That is not the sealer turning white but something else. Do you have any extra where you can test spot applying to one of the affected bricks? See if that fixes it. It could be a reaction with the stain.
I do have a little SB-600 sealer left over to try applying over-top.
Should I brush, spray or roll the sealer on the test area?
Brush would be easiest.
Where is your dealer list?
We sell online only.
Going to strip my 40 yr old brick paver patio. Its in a covered area. so after I strip the brick, which sealer is best for a gloss/wet look?
Super Seal 30: https://www.opwdecks.com/30-higher-gloss.htm
sorry, here is the picture
Hi, I sealed my concrete pavers with a wet look matte acrylic sealer. It looked good for a couple of days then some white spots came up on some pavers. If I wet them they get wet again, and look good, but when they dry they become white again. Shall I add another coat ( more coats )? or shall I strip them and start again ?
Try another coat and see if that helps.
I believe they are clay pavers, not concrete.
Hi, Could you help me pick a sealer(s). One for 15 year old red pavers that I would like to look the color they are when it rains and also seal in grout sand. Do not need shiny but satin gloss ok. I would like a long wearing sealer. The second for a new bluestone patio. I would like to bring out the color but not be a fake shiny look(do not mind a slight satin gloss). My third question is do you recommend sealing white/gray flagstone outcroppings? I wondered if it would help the occasional staining I get from our water sprinklers.
Thank you SO MUCH for your assistance. Melissa
Wet look and or gloss sealers will not work for clay pavers. Dries very blotchy. Sealing the flagstone will not prevent rust from your sprinklers.
I think they are clay? How do I tell? What sealer do you use on clay pavers if they are?
I also wondered about your recommendation for bluestone patio
Post a picture. For sealing bluestone, use this: https://www.opwdecks.com/m-non-gloss.htm
Thank you for the quick reply.
i live close by. Do you allow pickups? Will it shorten the lead time?
Yes, we do.
I would like to restore old pavers to a wet look without gloss. It appears that supreme shield sb 600 is the solvent product to use. Is there a similar water based product?
Surebond SB-6000: https://www.opwdecks.com/sb-wet-look-sealer.htm
Whats your best product for natural very porous stone?
You would want a penetrating water repellent: https://www.opwdecks.com/m-non-gloss.htm
Not all sealer came off after stripping and pressure washing Will the new sealer cover the old sealer to look clear
Post a picture.
Want to buy a good high gloss color enhancer sealer. Had someone put down a sealer over-the-counter product from Lowe’s and it caused a white milky coding now he has to strip it. Will this happen if I buy this product do not want to deal with this again. Brick pavers on a walkway.
Our products do not blush and turn white.
I used super seal 30 solvent base on my pavers 2 years ago and want to used A100 solvent to restore the gloss instead can i use lacquer paint thinners instead and if no can you tell me why.
Not sure if it will work but you can test a spot and see.
I have applied a water base sealer fall of 2019 and it has turned white. what do I need to purchase to remove it.
https://www.opwdecks.com/paver-sealer-stripper.htm
Hi – here is a picture of the kitchen floor as I was cleaning it. I’d like it to retain the gloss it has when it’s wet. Thanks!
Our products are for exterior use only. Sorry.
I have recently purchased an older home with an early American style kitchen floor, which is brick pavers with sanded joints. I don’t know if the bricks were ever sealed. They do have some sheen in places but the floor needs some love. I’d like to clean it, reseal it and give it a bit of gloss. Are your products suitable for indoor use? If so, what would you recommend?
I have used both SuperSeal 25 and 30 on my brick pavers. 25 in 2018 and 30 in 2019. I put two coats on each time. Both lasted about a year before losing their wet look. I now have SB-6000 and 8700 in my cart. Would either of these last longer then a year. I live in Nevada.
No, they would not last any longer. You can restore the shine in the off years of sealing. Use this: https://www.opwdecks.com/aromatic-100-solvent.htm
Very easy to do. Just apply with a pump sprayer to a clean and dry surface.
I ordered 3 samples to compare on my 6-yr. old paver brick driveway & walk: Supreme Shield SN600, Super Seal 25 & Super Seal 30. I chose SS30 & am very pleased with the results.
SS30 actually provided a relatively subtle shine, or “wet look,” but not overly glossy. Plus, just a single coat was needed. It also did an excellent job of sealing the newly applied polymer sand in the grooves. Coverage was a little better than listed. Also did a super job of bringing out the brick colors. Many compliments from neighbors.
I have a large brick patio that has one area (about 3′ X 4′) that has turned white. I am about to re-seal the patio with a solvent based “wet look” sealer. Can I use a chemical coating stripper on that one area without stripping the entire patio?
Not possible to spot strip. You have to do all.
What is the
coverage for 5 gallons of Superseal 25
500 sq feet.
I had the driveway sealed and didn’t drive on it for 3 days. When we took the cars out of the garage it left dark tire marks on the driveway. Called the contractor and he sent his power washing truck and power washed it. It is better but I am not at all happy. How do we get the marks out?? See attached pictures.
Try this: https://www.opwdecks.com/cleaner-degreaser.htm
I posted 2 pictures of the same area before and after I used your “Sealer Stripper” product. It did not work for me. I applied the stripper and could see it soften the old sealer. My pressure washer is 1800 psi and it appeared to clean The residue but when it dryed it still looks bad. I went over this area several times and can’t get it clean! What do you suggest??
It looks like you removed the old sealer almost fully and what you have left is either efflorescence or soap residue from the stripper. This should remove it if soap residue: https://www.opwdecks.com/cleaner-degreaser.htm
BTW, 1800 PSI is not enough and is why it was hard to remove. You need 3000-4000 PSI with a GPM of 4-5 gallons per minute.
I bought a gallon of your paver sealer stripper and spent several hours trying to strip a brown boarder on my paver drive way that was whiteist. What am I doing wrong?? It looks worse then when I started!! I started applying with a roller and then pressure washing. Not good. Then I applied product with a 3″ paint brush and scraped the old sealer with a steel 3″ scraper and removed a lot of the old sealer and then pressure washed it but it still looks bad! I live in Florida and the temperature was about 75 degrees and sonny.
Hard to say as to what is going wrong. It could be not enough dwell time or not enough pressure to remove. I am guessing you need a stronger pressure washer with a turbo tip. Post a picture.
can I mix a water base wet look sealer of one gallon to a 4 gallon flat sealer?
No, you cannot do that.
I want to seal my patio pavers and get a wet look with my it too much shine. What product would I use ?
Look at Super Seal Matte: https://www.opwdecks.com/matte-gloss.htm
Should the paver patio be dry before applying stripper?
It can be wet or dry.
I have a paver patio sealed with SealnLock sealer (urethane) that I need to strip and re-seal. Can you recommend a good, easy to use stripper?
See this:
https://www.opwdecks.com/paver-sealer-stripper.htm