Paver Sealing in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Yes, in most cases. A Jacksonville company says sealing concrete pavers in Florida cuts UV fade, joint washout and mildew. On this coast it also helps shed salt film. The surface also stays easier to rinse clean. That also means the surface rinses off faster after a beach day or a windy week. The beachfront and the golf communities see different amounts of wind.

Companies here commonly publish $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot for the clean, sand and seal. Natural stone and old coats to strip can push it higher. A free estimate gives a written number. A bigger job often costs less per foot, so ask for the figure in writing. Because every lot is different, the written estimate is the number to go by. Travertine can cost more per foot, since the sealer chemistry differs.

Both steps are normal on one job. A Jacksonville company says professionals spray and then back-roll for even coverage. Rolling alone risks lap marks, and spraying alone risks too much coat on textured pavers. The roller then presses the coat down into the joints. Spraying covers the face quickly, and the roller then works the product down where it counts. Prep is where the hours go, so a low bid raises a question.

Most of the work is prep. One Ponte Vedra area company says it spends about 2 to 3 hours of prep for every hour of sealing. Washing, drying and re-sanding come before any coat goes on. Skipping that prep is how a coat ends up peeling or turning white. The coat you see is the last step of a longer job, and that is what the price reflects. Oceanfront decks may need a shorter span between coats.

Quotes of two to five years between coats are common. Sun, salt and sprinklers can shorten that. When water soaks in and the paver goes dark, the coat has worn through. Hot sun and salt wear a coat faster than shade does. Pavers near the water or under bare sun tend to wear through sooner than pavers in shade. A rinse between coats keeps salt film thin.

It can dull them. A local company says salt settles on pavers, and University of Florida guidance says salt spray affects coastal sites. Regular washing and a sealed surface help. A quick rinse every so often helps keep the film from building. A mild rinse can help between coats, but a contractor should check before anything strong is used. Salt on a dry paver looks like a pale film.

Yes. A Jacksonville company says travertine is porous and stains easily, and that matte is the usual choice for it. Gloss on a pool deck calls for an anti-slip additive. Dense stone takes its own sealer and fewer coats, so the contractor matches the product to it. Dense stone is different from concrete, so the contractor picks a product made for it. A pool deck calls for a slip-safe finish.

Your own association papers decide. Florida law lets an HOA review the look of changes only as far as its declaration or guidelines say so. Plain upkeep is one thing, and a visible color change is another. A short email to your board usually settles it in a day or two. Many people send board approval in writing, so they have a record before the job starts. Association papers are usually posted by the management company.

Usually within a few hours. Cars should stay off for about a day, based on a Jacksonville company's guidance. Your contractor gives exact timing for the sealer used. Foot traffic is usually fine sooner, but tires are hard on a fresh coat. Check with the contractor about pets and kids, since a fresh coat stays tacky for a bit. Foot traffic is the first thing to return.

They can. Roots may lift a section, and sealing over it only preserves the problem. The contractor resets lifted sections first. Cutting back overhang near the drive also helps the surface dry. Ask the contractor to look for humps and gaps during the free estimate. Lifted spots near old oaks are reset first.