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How to seal block paving

How to seal block paving

The following article will help you to seal your block paved driveways, patios, or parking areas. This includes applying sealers to block paving where sanded joints are present, or sealing paving where brush-in compounds have been applied to the joints.

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Cleaning Block Paving Before Sealing

Before sealing, it’s important to ensure your block paving is thoroughly cleaned and dry. A properly prepared surface ensures the sealer bonds evenly and performs as intended. For a full step-by-step guide, visit our article: How to Clean Block Paved Driveways and Patios. This ensures the best sealing performance and long-term durability & aftercare.

Block Paving Eco Seal

Sealing with Block Paving with Block Paving Eco Seal

Floorseal Block Paving Eco Seal can be sprayed on and/or applied with a roller to concrete-based block pavers with sanded joints. If the joint is saturated with sealer, this will solidify the sand, inhibiting weed growth.

This product can also be applied to block pavers where brush-in compounds have been used to fill the joints.

Block Paving Eco Seal is a water-based, VOC-free sealer which is low odour, easy to apply, and dries rapidly. Apply in two thin coats, ensuring good coverage.

The product dries within approximately 2 hours and fully cures over 24 hours.

When sanded joints are present, apply liberally into the joint via sprayer, roller, or squeegee. Once saturated, roll out thin coats over the surface. You will require two applications of the product. When applying to block paving with brush-in compounds, you will require less product as this type of joint is already solid.

Block Paving Eco Seal leaves a natural, matt finish and is suitable for concrete-based block pavers (not clay). The vast majority of modern block pavers will be concrete block pavers.

Sealing Block Paving with Block Paving Sealer & Enhancer

Floorseal Block Paving Sealer & Enhancer can be applied to both concrete-based and clay-based block pavers.
This product seals the surface of the paver and solidifies sanded joints, helping to prevent weed growth and staining. The sealer will also deepen the colour of the blocks as the sealer is as a colour enhancer.

Block Paving Sealer & Enhancer is a rapid-dry modern solvent-based sealer which deepens surface colours to create an enhanced silk or wet-look finish. It is xylene-freerelatively low odour, and non-flammable.
The product dries within approximately 2 hours and fully cures over 24 hours.

When sanded joints are present, apply liberally into the joint via a sprayer or roller. Allow the joint to absorb the sealer before rolling out thin coats over the surface. Two thin coats are recommended.

When applying to block pavers filled with brush-in compounds, less product will be required as these joints are already solid.

This sealer colour enhances block pavers, particularly darker earthy coloured pavers, producing a durable, water-repellent & enhanced silk finish. Suitable for both concrete and clay-based block pavers.

Comparing Floorseal Block Paving Sealers

Feature

Block Paving Sealer & Enhancer

Block Paving Eco Seal

Base

Solvent-based (xylene-free)
Water-based

Suitable Surfaces

Concrete and clay pavers
Concrete pavers only

Finish

Silk / wet look / enhanced
Natural matt

Odour

Some odour, non-flammable
Low odour

Application

Roller or sprayer
Roller or sprayer

Key Benefit

Deepens colour and provides a rich finish
Retains natural look

Dry Time

2 hours (full cure 24 hrs)
2 hours (full cure 24 hrs)

Ideal Use

Colour enhanced silk wet look finish
For natural matt finish

 

Both products protect against staining, organic growth, and moisture ingress while helping to stabilise sanded joints.
Choose Block Paving Sealer & Enhancer for a colour-enriched, silk finish, or Block Paving Eco Seal for a natural, matt appearance.

In Conclusion

Floorseal Block Paving Sealer & Enhancer – For those who want a durable, silk, wet look, enhanced colour depth and strong resistance to UV, oil, and moisture. Suitable for concrete and clay block paving.

Floorseal Block Paving Eco Seal – For a natural matt finish, easy application, and environmentally friendly formulation. Only for concrete-based block paving.

Both products protect against organic growth and staining while sealing and strengthening sanded joints.

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The information contained in this article is not exhaustive. If you need further information, please contact Floorseal via email info@floorseal.co.uk

Block Paving Eco Seal (5 litre)

Price range: £5.95 through £64.95

Block Paving Sealer & Enhancer (5 litre)

Price range: £5.95 through £189.99

Block Paving Intensive Cleaner (5 litre)

Price range: £26.95 through £69.95