Even though the pavers were relatively clean, they looked dirty. We took this image when we arrived at the job site, before doing any paver restoration work.
The exterior concrete pavers looked incredibly dull and lifeless.
Improper topical sealers had been used on these concrete pavers.
Improper topical sealers quickly fade and flake, as you can see in this image. We use only the highest quality sealers and only sealers that are appropriate for exterior concrete pavers.
Notice how we mask and protect the surfaces surrounding our work area.
Here you can see our highly trained and skilled technicians stripping the old topical sealer from the concrete pavers.
Here our experienced technicians evenly apply an advanced impregnator and premium color enhancer.
The top portion shows the concrete pavers with a coat of Paver Finisha and Intensifia. The bottom portion stands in contrast, with no sealing or enhancing.
The top and right portion shows the concrete pavers with a coat of Paver Finisha and Intensifia. The bottom and left portion had not yet been sealed or enhanced.
This image is a closer look at the highly porous concrete pavers after they were treated. What a difference!
We also applied Paver Finisha and Intensifia to the concrete pavers along the walk ways.
Here is a nice shot of the entire driveway, after the concrete pavers were stripped, cleaned, sealed, and enhanced.
These side-by-side before and after images demonstrate the level of quality our clients can expect with our concrete paver restoration services.
Problem: Unsightly Pavers
A prestigious Sedona, AZ home was surrounded by chalky, colorless concrete pavers. The homeowner was not happy with the way the harsh Arizona sun and elements had caused the pavers to appear dirty, even though they were relatively clean.
When we provided a free consultation and estimate, we let the homeowner know that the reason the pavers had faded, flaked, and turned a grayish white color was that the topical sealer (applied by a different contractor) was not the optimal choice of sealers for this climate. We explained that we use sealers that “breathe” on exterior stone, and that when these sealers begin to disintegrate, as all sealers eventually do, there is no need to strip the remaining sealer. The pavers can simply be cleaned and another coat of sealer can be reapplied.
Solution: Paver Stripping and Sealing
Our first step was to mask and protect surrounding areas, and then strip the topical sealer from these exterior pavers. Once the pavers were completely clean and dry, we generously saturated them with two professional solutions, Paver Finisha, an advanced impregnator and premium color enhancer for highly porous concrete pavers and Intensifia, a deep color enhancer with oil and water repellent and superior stain protection that will last for years. This process made a dramatic difference in the appearance of these concrete pavers, as you can see in the AFTER images.
To learn more about our concrete pavers stripping, cleaning, enhancing, and sealing services, visit our Clay Tiles and Pavers Services page.
