FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to seal pavers in St. Augustine?

Safe Touch, a Northeast Florida company, lists $1.75 to $3.25 per square foot to clean, sand and seal. At that rate a 1,000 square foot pool deck lands near $1,750 to $3,250. Safe Touch adds that stripping and resealing costs more when an old coat has failed. For a price on your own pavers, ask for a free estimate.

How often do pavers need sealing in St. Augustine?

Safe Touch calls every two to three years typical, and a St. Augustine paver company says the same. Unilock, a paver maker, gives three to five years depending on wear, exposure and the product. If you cannot tell how old your coat is, call (904) 664-5908.

Do I have to wait before sealing new pavers?

Yes. Unilock says to wait two to three months, and as long as a year, so the white mineral film called efflorescence can fade first. Pavers must be clear of it before sealer goes on. To plan around your install date, ask for a free estimate.

Will a summer storm in St. Augustine spoil a fresh coat of sealer?

It can. Unilock warns that rain while a sealer cures can reduce how well it works, and St. Augustine sees measurable rain on about 118 days a year, according to Wikipedia. A contractor should move the job when the forecast turns. To ask how yours handles rain delays, call (904) 664-5908.

Does sealing keep weeds out of the joints?

It helps. A St. Augustine paver company says real joint sand wet in and locked down by sealer gives weeds far less to root in, and that play sand washes out with every sprinkler cycle. Weeds that are already growing need pulling first. To ask how a contractor handles the joints, call (904) 664-5908.

Do pavers near the Matanzas River need different care?

Salt is the difference. Nicolock, a paver maker, says salt travels through the air as tiny particles and can crystallize as moisture dries, and it advises occasional rinsing to remove salt residue and sand. How often depends on how close the pavers are to the shoreline. To ask about coastal care for your pavers, ask for a free estimate.

Can sealing fix pavers that have sunk?

No. A St. Augustine paver company says sealing protects pavers in good shape, and pavers that dip, lift or wobble need an installer to reset them first. Ask whether the price includes leveling. To have a contractor check yours, ask for a free estimate.

Is it good to seal pavers in Florida?

Yes, when pavers have faded, lost joint sand or turned green. Sealing brings back color, helps hold the sand in place and makes the surface easier to keep clean. The price of that is a fresh coat every few years, and it does not repair pavers that have sunk.