Should I seal my Calstone Pavers?

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No, sealing is just an option. But sealing the pavers does have some advantages. Sealing your pavers will:
  • Make clean up of oil, food, or vegetation stains easier.
  • Help stabilize the joint sand from being washed out by rains or heavy cleanings.
  • Help prevent efflorescence from occurring or recurring.
  • Help prevent vegetation growth.
  • Darken and brighten the color pigments in your pavers.

Sealing your pavers can take place immediately upon completion of installation or at anytime in the future provided the pavers are clean and weather permitting. The area to be sealed should be cleaned and allowed to thoroughly dry (approximately 3 - 5 days of warm weather) before the application of the sealer can take place. Although pavers may appear dry on the surface, it is very important to wait the prescribed drying time before the application of the sealer.

Calstone recommends 1 - 2 coats of Aldon Penetrating Paver Sealer. This is a solvent based sealer and will outlast and out perform most water based sealers on the market.