Will do. At least I now have a starting point ...
Browse Forums Pools & Spas Re: Sealing Pavers - Pool 32Dec 05, 2013 4:24 pm Quote: miteq Now for the cement - drive and paths. nice work. did you consolidate as well or just seal the area?[/quote][/quote] Consolidate - please explain - I cleaned up first ... As its all relatively new it is pretty good after a good gurney. (I'm speaking in builders terms now ... ). Re: Sealing Pavers - Pool 33Dec 06, 2013 8:42 am I was referring to the sealing part of it all. Originally you stated that you were having sandstone around a salt pool? Have you followed the steps I provided to consolidate and seal the area at all? A quick gurney to make it look clean is one thing. To consolidate and seal is another. Re: Sealing Pavers - Pool 34Dec 06, 2013 11:37 am Yes - made sure I got it all - especially around the pool area. Not hard - but took some time. Re: Sealing Pavers - Pool 35Mar 31, 2014 4:24 pm I'll bring back this topic. Less than a year ago we had granite pavers laid and sealed by a professional with clear sealant. Now we have added more pavers around the house and I was about to call the same person to come back and seal the rest of the pavers but I've noticed that even after cleaning with Karcher the old batch of pavers looks much much much more yellow than the new ones. We have chosen Fremantle Stone's Empire Blue Granite pavers, the new ones look like what we wanted from the start but the old ones look horrible under that so called "clear sealant". You can really see the difference between the two now that they are laying next to each other. The question is did I actually needed to seal the first batch of pavers, seems like it was a waste of money because they look nothing like the brighter and white new batch, the sealant made them really dull. What is the point of sealing the pavers??? Didn't seem to make a difference... Help please? Re: Sealing Pavers - Pool 36Apr 02, 2014 11:17 am AubinGroveFan I'll bring back this topic. Less than a year ago we had granite pavers laid and sealed by a professional with clear sealant. Now we have added more pavers around the house and I was about to call the same person to come back and seal the rest of the pavers but I've noticed that even after cleaning with Karcher the old batch of pavers looks much much much more yellow than the new ones. We have chosen Fremantle Stone's Empire Blue Granite pavers, the new ones look like what we wanted from the start but the old ones look horrible under that so called "clear sealant". You can really see the difference between the two now that they are laying next to each other. The question is did I actually needed to seal the first batch of pavers, seems like it was a waste of money because they look nothing like the brighter and white new batch, the sealant made them really dull. What is the point of sealing the pavers??? Didn't seem to make a difference... Help please? I would love to hear an answer to this as we have also chosen the empire blue granite pavers for around our pool as well! Is a sealer really needed? If so what is the best one to use? We would hate for them to look dull and yellow...is there a way you could maybe strip the sealer off aubingrovefan? Re: Sealing Pavers - Pool 37Apr 21, 2014 10:00 am I have a feeling we were told that buying in different batches might mean getting slightly different "shades". Matching the same batch is not always that easy ... Re: Sealing Pavers - Pool 38Apr 30, 2014 12:25 am I just recently used tumbled travertine pavers as coping and area around my pool (salt water) , they where layed and grouted with a sand based grout , I sealed them myself using a solvent based penetrating sealer called @sure seal , I got down on my hands and knees and wiped them down with a damp rag till I was satisfied that they looked clean and free of any dirt/dust and let dry, I then emptied the 4l can of sealer into a bucket and used one if those mops that's flat with a material pad , dunked it in there and just applied it liberally and let it dry for a few hours. After that when I wet the stone , the water just ran off and beaded , and didn't let the water soak in and change colour , it keeps the dry look even when raining. Not sure how the water based sealers work , but this solvent based one works like a champ and easy to apply, I did 2 x coats over 2 days. Re: Sealing Pavers - Pool 39Feb 02, 2021 2:59 pm It is better to let Travertine breathe around a pool and i wouldnt seal them. They are a great natural stone that is really easy to maintain. Re: Sealing Pavers - Pool 40Mar 21, 2024 4:03 pm Hi 👋 Can you please help me. We want to instal Garonne limestone pavers around a pool. We have been told to pre seal them with the dip method. My question is, is this necessary if our pool is a magnesium pool? Can we get away with just a top sealer after instal? Thankyou Missed this and note sure how, sorry. The important thing I must ask first and foremost that has been missed in this thread is is the pool a salt water pool and what type of material are you sealing. If the product is a porous paver you must consider consolidating the stone to avoid salt attack. This help with the strength of the stone and avoid any delamination further down the track. Regardless, we believe it is important to seal around pool areas. Where possible use a good quality product by a reputable manufacturing company. Penetrating sealers are better around pool areas as you don't have to worry about slip issues. They sit below the surface of the stone and should not change the colour of the stone. Two coat application for all sealers is recommended. With a life span of 3-5yrs in general. Any tips to watch for - the main one I recommend is just to have an eye for detail when sealing. If the area isn't cleaned down properly you will seal it with stains left behind. Don't use hydrochloric acid to clean with. Nasty stuff. Roller is good to apply. Low pressure spray better in my opinion. If you use a roller, medium nap roller is fine. Let me know if I can help further.[/quote] Hi, planning on using the attached stone pieces in my bathroom. I want to remove stains and gloss seal. 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