Saturday, September 8, 2012
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Driveways, pool decks and patio pavers
Here is a nice pool deck with added patio and driveway we just finished in Palm Harbor
All but the patio had been sealed before but was badly in need of cleaning and re-sealing. We cleaned, re-sanded and sealed with the Seal 'n Lock paver sealing system to bring back the beauty and protect them for the next couple of years. You can see more work at www.propaverseal.com and read some good info on our news page there.
All but the patio had been sealed before but was badly in need of cleaning and re-sealing. We cleaned, re-sanded and sealed with the Seal 'n Lock paver sealing system to bring back the beauty and protect them for the next couple of years. You can see more work at www.propaverseal.com and read some good info on our news page there.
Labels:
driveway,
paver seal,
SealNLock
Location:
Old Oak Cir, Palm Harbor, FL 34683, USA
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
High gloss sealers vs penetrating 'wet look' sealers
I get called a lot here at Pro Pressure Clean and Seal to remove white blush from interlocking brick pavers. What causes the white blush or white spots on pavers so commonly seen on pavers in Florida?
More often than not it is from over application of solvent based acrylic paver sealers. We have high water tables here in Florida and we get a lot of rain. No matter what kind of coating you have on your pavers, water will get underneath. That moisture needs to be released from the pavers and with the high gloss acrylics it cant. It is trapped. Consequently it causes the white blushing on the sealer. Not only that but it can be very slippery and a liability hazard especially around a pool. Unfortunately there is no easy fix. Some companies will try to use another solvent to allow the sealer to release the moisture but it is usually a temporary fix.
What we do is strip off the sealer completely, using special methods we have developed and re-seal with a sealer that will give a wet look without the gloss that causes so many problems. Seal N Lock is a specially formulated sealer that gives the 'wet look' that is so desirable on pavers with out the glossy coating. It is designed to go on wet pavers, unlike solvent based sealers that must have complete dryness (very unlikely to get that with out 4-5 days of dry, warm weather.) It gives a nice shine and also stabilizes the sand.
If you have new pavers or the old sealer is wearing off and it is time to seal again, call us for a consultation on what we can do for you. Get your pavers sealed correctly so you can avoid an expensive fix later on. OK?
More often than not it is from over application of solvent based acrylic paver sealers. We have high water tables here in Florida and we get a lot of rain. No matter what kind of coating you have on your pavers, water will get underneath. That moisture needs to be released from the pavers and with the high gloss acrylics it cant. It is trapped. Consequently it causes the white blushing on the sealer. Not only that but it can be very slippery and a liability hazard especially around a pool. Unfortunately there is no easy fix. Some companies will try to use another solvent to allow the sealer to release the moisture but it is usually a temporary fix.
What we do is strip off the sealer completely, using special methods we have developed and re-seal with a sealer that will give a wet look without the gloss that causes so many problems. Seal N Lock is a specially formulated sealer that gives the 'wet look' that is so desirable on pavers with out the glossy coating. It is designed to go on wet pavers, unlike solvent based sealers that must have complete dryness (very unlikely to get that with out 4-5 days of dry, warm weather.) It gives a nice shine and also stabilizes the sand.
If you have new pavers or the old sealer is wearing off and it is time to seal again, call us for a consultation on what we can do for you. Get your pavers sealed correctly so you can avoid an expensive fix later on. OK?
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Travertine pool deck sealing in Tampa
Here is the main reason you shouldn't go with the cheapest contractor. This home in Avila had Travertine installed around the pool deck. After a beautiful installation, the owner hired a sealing company to seal it. With out knowing the intricacies of sealing travertine, they made a mess. With in a month, the sealer was peeling away.
We came in upon the referral of a friend, striped the sealer off and sealed it right using the same sealer! Many companies advertise paver sealing services, but check references first. Many really don't know what they are doing and it can cost 3 times what they charged to have someone fix their mistakes.
Travertine sealing in Tampa Bay
We came in upon the referral of a friend, striped the sealer off and sealed it right using the same sealer! Many companies advertise paver sealing services, but check references first. Many really don't know what they are doing and it can cost 3 times what they charged to have someone fix their mistakes.
Travertine sealing in Tampa Bay
Labels:
pinellas,
Tampa,
Travertine sealing
Monday, June 27, 2011
Home Owner and Condominium Association pressure washing in Tampa
Pro Pressure Clean and Seal has the equipment and expertise to clean most anything. Here is a video of a community that hired us to clean all their driveways and sidewalks. Needless to say, they were one of the many communities that were thrilled with the end result.
Labels:
commercial pressure power wash
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Stripping of acrylic sealer from paver driveway in Tampa.
Pro Pressure Clean and Seal specializes in difficult jobs such as stripping acrylic paver sealer from driveways and pool decks. We use special strippers and equipment to get the job done right and on time. Call us at 727-432-2501 or visit www.roofsanddecks.com for examples of our work.
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