How To Get The Best Results From Block Paving Sealer

6th March 2020

Whether it’s for a domestic project or a large scale commercial paving job, sealing block paving can provide many benefits. At Resiblock, we have built up an enviable reputation as a leading supplier of block paving sealant for both commercial and domestic use. Our expertise and knowledge in this field means that we are fully equipped to help you get the most out of your block paving sealant products.

By following the advice outlined in this article, you can be sure to get the best results from your block paving sealer!

The Benefits Of Using A Block Paving Sealer

Applying a high quality block paving sealer offers many advantages for your project. Whether you are looking to seal your home driveway or you are sealing a commercial paving project, we have block paving sealer products to suit your needs.

The benefits of using a high quality block paving sealant includes:

Protects the surface from oil staining
Enhances colouring and prevents fading
Acts as a weed inhibitor for block paving
Binds jointing sand – No loss from pressure washing
Easy application
Hardwearing and prolongs the lifespan of your paving

The Resiblock paving sealer is the only block paving sealant to offer a No oil stains guarantee and can be used to restore residential and commercial surfaces.

Uses for Block Paving Sealants

Block paving sealants are an essential component of any paving project. They can be used by professionals and DIYers alike. When installing a sealer, it is important to choose the right product, specific to your project. Selecting the correct Resiblock product depends on the following five factors:

The paver type to be sealed
The type of Joint
The environment i.e. internal or external
Whether the area is purely pedestrianised or subject to vehicular trafficking
Any unusual characteristics i.e. flood defence scheme

Designed for concrete block paving, clay block paving, natural stone, flags and patio slabs, we have a wide product range suitable for domestic use. Our domestic block paving sealers are suitable for home projects including:

Driveways
Patio paving
Garden paving
Paths and walkways

Our block paving sealants are also the ideal choice for large-scale commercial projects. They have been protecting and stabilising commercial paving for over 25 years. We have provided materials to seal and stabilise over 28 million square metres of paving worldwide so you can have complete confidence that Resiblock is the ideal choice for all paving projects.

Resiblock can be used for a vast range of commercial projects. From our case studies you can see that our sealants have been used for:

Airport paving
Portside pavements
Rail paving
Football stadium paving
Theme park paving stabilisation
Local Authority public realm schemes

As the leading supplier for commercial paving projects, we are happy to offer you a free site trial to help you get the best results possible from our paving sealants.

Best Practice for Applying Block Paving Sealer

Sealing block paving is easy with our full product range. By following our block paving sealer application guidelines, you can be sure to get the best results from your chosen block paving sealant.

Preparation is key when it comes to sealing paving blocks. Before applying any type of sealant, make sure the surface is thoroughly clean, dry and free from dirt or debris.

The Importance of Using Block Paving Sealant

As well as protecting against weed growth, oil staining and colour fading, using a high quality block paving sealer will also offer long term stabilisation for your paving.

The long term paving stabilisation provided by Resiblock results in significantly reduced maintenance and associated costs. Along with reduced maintenance, our block paving sealers also help increase the lifespan of your paving. We have many case studies, including the Port of Tyne, where our paving sealants have withstood the test of time and offered paving protection and stabilisation for over 15 years.

When water penetrates the paver joints it can become trapped in both the sub-base and the sand laying course material. Subsequently, this can lead to paving failure and collapse. You can prevent concrete block paving failure with our block paving sealers. In turn, our sealers will help you to avoid the cost of repairing cracked paving and prevent insurance claims resulting from uneven paving stones. Since installation at Rialto Homes in Hewetts Quays 15 years ago, Resiblock ’22’ has withstood all minor flooding that has occurred in the area, whilst also protecting against high traffic use.

FAQ’s

Why should I seal my paving?

Sealing your paving will stabilise the jointing medium and help to protect your paving from erosion. The Resiblock range of block paving sealers will also help protect against weed growth, resist staining, prolong the paving lifespan and provide water protection.

By sealing your paving you can also minimise the risk of pavement failure which can result in uneven pavement slabs and high costs of repair.

How do I install block paving sealant?

By following the application guidelines for your chosen block paving sealant, you can effectively install Resiblock products without the need of specialist contractors.

If you would like assistance with installation, we are happy to attend sites to assist contractors with applications where our products have not previously been installed. Alternatively, you can refer to the database of commercial Resiblock contractors.

What block paving sealer is the right product for my job?

We offer a variety of block paving sealers to suit different application uses. When deciding which Resiblock product is needed for your project, you will need to take the following factors into consideration:

The paver type to be sealed
The environment i.e. internal or external
Whether the area is purely pedestrianised or subject to vehicular trafficking
Any unusual characteristics i.e. flood defence scheme

If you are unsure of which block paving sealant is most suitable for your project, we would be happy to provide a no obligation, free written quote to help you find the best performing block paving sealant for your paving project!

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