The whole process of sealing your concrete and pavers requires you to choose the correct types of paver sealers. The sealer is usually applied using a roller or sprayer. It's important to ensure all the pavers are covered evenly. There are a number of sealers available on the market for you to choose from. There are two main types of sealers: wet look sealers and penetrating sealers.

Penetrating sealers are usually designed to seal the paver stones and concrete to provide a water repellent coating. It doesn't change the color or appearance of the pavement. On the other hand, these types of sealers will usually alter the color of the pavement, making it always look wet. It usually changes the original color by enhancing it, but that depends on what your personal preference is.

You have to understand how a sealer will affect the slip resistance of your paver stones and concrete when you're deciding on which one to buy. Sometimes, using certain sealers for paver cleaning and sealing might change the slip resistance of your pavement. This is important to consider when choosing a sealer to use on concrete or paver stones. Therefore, it's important to consult the sealer manufacturer before sealing, if slip resistance is important to you.

If your pavers are laid out with sand, you should choose a water-based sealer. They're sprayed on and provide even coverage. The main benefit they have is they harden the joint sand and also perfectly penetrate into the pavers. That creates a hard seal over the paved area. Water-based sealers also don't change the color of stones or give a high amount of shine. However, you'll have to apply more than one coat.

You can reseal your pavers from time to time. Paver cleaning and sealing help maintain the high quality of your materials for a long time. Your investment won't go to waste. The general rule is, you can reseal your pavers every 3-5 years. However, it's important to check with your landscape contractor in order to find out how long they would recommend. If it's the same contractor who sealed your pavers when the patio or driveway was built, they'll know which sealers will work best in subsequent applications. Concrete paver stones are both durable, and aesthetically pleasing. Sealing the paver stones will help you maintain your property for years to come.