Allow to dry thoroughly (a minimum of 3-4 days of completely dry weather) and re-apply jointing sand prior to sealant application.

We recommend that you do not seek to get your paving sealed for at least 6 months after installation. On occasion, washing or pressure cleaning will cause reactive efflorescence and substrate saturation. Unlike kiln dried joint sand Kingfisher Block Fill is a moisture curing grout which will not wash out and effectively inhibits weed growth. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you've provided to them or that they've collected from your use of their services.You’ll NEED good weather and you’ll NEED a clean surface but if you’ve got both of those, all you’ll need to turn an ugly yard into a garden is these two products. K-Seal Total resin block paving sealer provides excellent surface protection for both driveways and patios. Its penetration comes about by solvent evaporation, penetrating into the blocks and binding the particles of sand to form an elastomeric joint and protect the paver face from oil and water infiltration.

Multicrete Block Paving Sealer is a high quality acrylic solvent based clear sealer, designed to enhance and protect block paved areas by repelling water, dirt, oil and fuel. Then once the sealer has been applied the solvent will evaporate leaving behind the resins on the surface of the paving.The results were more than I expected, there was a mixture of new and old patio slabs and K-Seal provided a uniform final finish to them all. Designed to be tougher and longer lasting than its competitors it is easy to apply by brush, roller or spray, and because it is solvent based, it dries quickly to a tough, glossy finish. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. If you just want to protect the block paving on your driveway from oil stains and loss of colour, plus generally keeping it looking nice and easy to maintain, then the sealer can be applied at a ratio of around 4 m2 per litre. Application of this type of block paving sealer is by watering can or sprayer combined with a squeegee.

Depending on the porisity of the blocks, a primer coat may need to be applied, this would allow the smaller pores in the blocks to be filled prior to application of neat sealant.This sealer will seal the surface of the paver and solidify sanded joints, thus inhibiting organic growth and staining. It usually takes at least 3 or 4 months for the jointing sand to properly settle and for any efflorescence to disappear.

This means that over time, signs of wear, tear and degradation can damage the appearance of your block paving. We weeded, jet washed and re-sanded the driveway first and then rollered 2 coats of the sealer on to the driveway. Subsequent freezing may result in the concrete seal being broken by the expansion of water as it freezes and white pitted areas may become visible.Sand joints which are disturbed by heavy trafficking can be replaced and Smartseal sealer re-applied to the jointing sand in small amounts to make good. We now supply three different types of block paving sealers all of which offer several and varying benefits.