Block Paving Sealing Services
There are several ways in which you can seal block paving ,however, whichever way you choose to seal your paving the key is to ensure that it is sealed as professionally as possible.
Having your block paving sealed is stage three of the block paving maintenance process.
Badly sealed block paving can look terrible and after investing considerable amounts in having a driveway block paved it makes sense to ensure that the block paving is maintained and professionally sealed by expert block paving sealers.
Here at Driveway Blitz we have been cleaning and sealing block paving for many years and have an excellent all round understanding of the best types of block paving sealant to use on particular block paving and which sealants not to use on block paving.
Driveway Blitz have many returning customers who use us for our exterior cleaning services (in addition to block paving sealing, year on year. We offer a full guarantee on all our block paving sealing and can provide references from past customers for block paving which we have sealed in the past and is still going well and looking as it did when it was first laid.
It is easy to get a quote for block paving sealing from Driveway Blitz. Simply fill in our online 'block paving sealing quote form' above and we will contact you to discuss your requirements. Alternatively you can call us with your bespoke block sealing or cleaning needs and we will give our best advice regarding the best solution to ensure your block paving is maintained for years to come.
The three step block paving cleaning and sealing process consists of:See below for more information about the three step block paving cleaning and sealing services offered by Driveway Blitz Driveway Cleaning.
- Block paving is cleaned with a rotary cleaning machine which applies water at a pressure of 3000psi.
- Kiln dried or silica sand (block paving sand) is brushed lightly over the block paviers and drops down between the blocks. It is important to ensure that the block paving is thoroughly dried out from washing prior to the 'brushing in' of the kiln dried block paving sand.
- Block paving is then sealed with either a matt or gloss block paving sealant. Again, it is vital to ensure that there is no moisture in either the blocks or the air. Ideally a warm, sunny day is ideal for applying block paving sealant. Applying block paving sealant in damp or wet weather, or even cold weather will jeopardise the success of the block paving sealing process.
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The Block Paving Sealing Process
The first stage when you need to seal any block paving is to ensure that the area is cleaned thoroughly using a high power pressure washer. You might think that this is a straightforward job which can be accomplished with a shop bought pressure washing machine, however, you will find that in most cases, using a domestic pressuring washing machine will not create a smooth and even finish to your block paving when cleaned. You will find that there is a 'zebra' type of stripe through the block paved area.
When cleaned with commercial high pressure power washing equipment, a petrol driven engine and high speed turbo washing guns, along with rotating flat surface floor cleaner, ensures that the maximum area coverage is achieved with each application of water.
Once the block paved area is cleaned, prior to resealing you will need to ensure that the sand which will undoubtedly have come out from between the blocks, is replaced. There will be some drying time required between washing your block paving and resanding as the sand is a very light type of sand called 'silica sand', known as the 'block paving sand'. It's fine nature means that it easily clumps if in contact with water and therefore a completely dry surface on the block paving is needed prior to lightly brushing in the block paving sand.
The next stage of sealing block paving comes when the sanding and cleaning has been completed. Block paving sealant must only be applied when the temperature is warm and without any dampness whatsoever. Sealant should be applied professionally to ensure a completely even seal across the block paviers and to the edge of the block paved area. The block paving sealant acts as a film which goes completely across the paving. It is very easy to apply block paving sealant badly and could be very costly if carried out wrong.
Our Driveway Blitz driveway sealing, block paving sealing and imprinted concrete sealing services are carried out by professional block paving cleaning and driveway sealing operatives with many years experience in the industry.
Complete our easy 'free block paving sealing and cleaning quotes' form above or call us for more information about our services and arrange a free quotes for your block paving.
Block paving sealant can be applied as either a matt or gloss finish. Matt finish is almost a dullish look which looks quite natural and the gloss finish makes the block paving look almost as though it is wet.
Block Paving Sealing Reviews
Here is what some of our Driveway Blitz driveway sealing customers had to say about our block paving and driveway sealing projects:
"Thanks John for an absolutely fabulous job well done. We have used Driveway Blitz on numerous occasions now over the years to both clean and seal our patio and driveway and always been delighted. The driveway is as nice now as it was when we first had it laid."
Susan, SK15, Stalybridge, Manchester"When we called Driveway Blitz we were unsure whether the sealing and cleaning of the driveway would make a real difference. We needn't have worried. The driveway looks amazing. We won't need it doing for a while but we are more than happy to recommend Driveway Blitz to all our family and friends."
Mrs Elnor, SK7, Bramhall, Cheshire