I am looking for a paver sealer that will provide the “wet look” and last 1 to 2 years between recoating. My 1300 sq. ft. of paths and patio is two and one half years old and the Super Rez Seal I’ve been using only lasts a month or two. I was hoping to slow down the fading process as well as enhance the look.
Jim
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The best stuff I've ever used is Agri-seal, by Simpson paints. Used it on a couple of riverstone shower stalls and some exposed aggregate porches.
Also, Benjamen-Moore has a product called concrete water proofing sealer...very similar, very durable.
Both of these are silicone/acrylics.
Make sure you have a LOT of good ventilation! The fumes are horrific, but they dry fast...open to traffic in an hour or two. It's easy to apply...I usually just brush it on.
Measure it with a micrometer, mark it with a piece of chalk and cut it with an axe.
Edited 4/26/2002 8:37:38 AM ET by Notchman
Edited 4/26/2002 8:39:09 AM ET by Notchman
Thanks for the info. As it turns out, my neighbor just had the concrete around his pool resurfaced with decorative concrete. They have made it look like pink tiles approx. 1 x 2 ft. They were sealing it last night with Agri-Seal. I talked to his contractor about it. He throws sand in his second coat to give it some grit to prevent slipping. That sounds like a good idea. I'll watch for a few weeks to see how it holds up.
Believe me, it'll hold up! It's actually formulated for high, heavy wear surfaces in industrial plants (forklifts, etc.). Like I said, I've used it in a couple of native stone showers (including my own) and, after 4 years it's still like new and easy to keep clean.
I probably don't have to tell you this, but power wash your surfaces first and get them good and clean.
With the size of your project, brushing might be a pain. You can also roll it on or use a garden sprayer. If you use a sprayer, check the cleanup instructions for the agri-seal to make sure the solvents don't eat the guts out of your sprayer.Measure it with a micrometer, mark it with a piece of chalk and cut it with an axe.