Sealing a block paved driveway 

+tubbychubby1 The blocks will probably darken slightly (some call it 'colour enhancing') but not actually change colour. As long as you follow the manufacturers' guidance and ensure the pavement is properly dry (including the joints) then it's not actually a difficult task.

+Phil Wheatley Clean a sealed driveway? It should be a simple matter of scrubbing with hot, soapy water, or using a power washer with a rotary head. There are specialist 'pavement grime' removers on the market which are very good but whatever you use, make sure it's acid-free.

We wouldn't normally seal cobbles, but if for some strange reason we were asked to do so, it would need to be a different product as this one is specifically manufactured by Resiblock for concrete block paving. I don't like to see driveways sealed for at least 12 weeks after installation, 12 months, preferably, and I don't really like gloss finishes, but that's personal taste.

It's a standard roller, probably 20mm or 25mm diameter, roughly 300mm length, lambswool-effect. I wouldn't be sure about the brand, that's determined by the sealant application contractor.

+josh raggett In theory, it could be sealed straightaway but we always consider it best practice to give new pavements at least 12 weeks to ensure jointing settles fully, any efflorescencce can escape, and any problem make themselves known. See - www.pavingexpert.com/sealants.htm#app

As long as it's in good condition and properly prepared, then a top quality sealant should totally rejuvenate the pavement.

Yes, but you may be best advised to find a sealant specifically for the type of flagstone you have on your patio. Resiblock provide a range of different sealants, including one for sandstone. Horses for courses, as they say!

@@TonyMcCormack Thanks👍

It's not essential, but it would not be a good idea to apply a sealant to a dirty or stained surface.

About 600

Yes - if you think a second coat is needed, then apply it roughly 4-12 hrs after the first coat. Some materials manage perfectly well with a single coat, but more porous materials often need a second "top-up" coat to give an even-looking finish.

You could, but if you speak to Resiblock, they will put you on to their product that's specifially suited for concrete driveways.

Yes: when a top quality sealant is used. Weeds can still grow on top of the pavement, especially where detritus collects, but this can be minimised or eliminated by regular sweeping of the surface.

Hell yes this video shows how to paint pavers not seal them there's a difference water based high solids sealer must be used

Go on EBay you can pick it up for £60 and not cheap crappy stuff 👍

+Mr Hyde You should check with the manufacturer, Resiblock, but from memory I think it has a 12 month shelf life.

+Tony McCormack ok thanks how far will one drum go ?

+Tony McCormack or should I say how many did you use in this vid.

It's documented on the webpage - 50 litres, I think

You have to judge on just how long it will take for the pavement to become *bone dry*. Any residual moisture can (and all too often does) adversely affect the sealants. Now, in Spring and Autumn this may well take a few days (does it really say 14??? That's seems excessive) but in the sort of summer we've been having, I'd say a couple of days would be adequate.

Thanks, I've got to get this done tomorrow, plus in out country you never no if it will rain at any time.

@@TonyMcCormack so how much would you charge for a job like that including materials ?

It depends on how heavily the pavement is used but, even with daily use, you should get at least 2 years. I've now had 5 years with the driveway shown in the video and it wil probably need to be re-done next summer.

Tony McCormack Hi Tony hope you're well.... you know where we are when you want this doing again next year, Lee Kenny Https://www.powerwashcleaning.co.uk

About 2 minutes as they don’t do shit You might as well paint water onto it for all the good these things do

Jeff C in the summer: yes, but at this time of year the surface will be too damp to get a really good result. There are water-based sealants which could be used in cooler, damper conditions but they are nowhere near as effective as PU's

+cristian gallotta You need to complete any re-jointing before applying a sealant. See the other videos in this series and the web page - www.pavingexpert.com/refurb_06.htm

good question, but where is the answer....?

Carol Burnett chemically or mechanically.

It's a lambswooll roller - or, more accurately, a synthetic lambswool roller

If you took the trouble to read the webpage accompanying this video (the one mentioned in the introductory text to the video above), you would have seen that not only was the block paving extensively cleaned, it was re-jointed, had minor repairs carried out, and was completely refurbished prior to sealing. This video is only one small part of that process.

ChristRegeneration it's about £50 over here at the minute I done one a month back and still have a tin left over

ChristRegeneration what %solids are you using?

There is no sand in the sealant. The sealant used in not best suited to a sprayer on this particular project. A roller is the manufacturer's recommended installation method for this type of project.

It's not essential but some people like the stain protection, the colour enhancement and, often most important, the protection against loss of the jointing sand to scour from wind, rain and power washers.

@@TonyMcCormack think it's just as good to keep it clean and apply weed killer periodically and pressure wash to get all dirt out every year or 2.

@@mattseymour8637 Too much pressure washing damages the pavement structure. A sealant isn't the right answer for everyone, but for some applications, it can save a lot of stress and strife.

@@TonyMcCormack I guess if you have the spare money to spend out on the sealer then yes

Your driveway also propably looks like shit 👍 some people have a sense of class and don't like weeds and eroded / sunken pavers. This video doesnt even show how to correctly do the job this video shows the cheap hack way of doing things.

Sexy on toast 🍤

"Looking normal" is exactly what I wanted, so I'm delighted with the result. You're most welcome to find something that pleases your obviously discerning palate for driveway sealants, and please do invite us all to comment on what we think of it....