The Florida Paver Sealing Resource
Guides
Every guide we’ve published on protecting Florida pavers — 35 and counting, organized by edition. Straight answers, real numbers, and the methods we use in the field every week.
Edition No. 01
The Sealing Fundamentals
The Cost of Sealing
What a clean-and-seal really runs in Florida.
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How Long It Lasts
Real lifespan under Florida sun, salt, and rain.
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The Reseal Rule
How often to reseal, and the water-drop test.
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Gloss or Natural?
Wet-look vs. penetrating for pavers and travertine.
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The Right Sealer
What protects Florida pavers, and what fails.
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The 2026 Cost Index
Our original pricing data.
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Cleaning & Restoration
Clean Before Sealing
Flow beats pressure, and why a clean surface matters.
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Remove Mold & Algae
The black and green is alive. Treat, rinse, seal.
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Efflorescence
The white haze: remove it acid-free.
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Weeds in the Joints
They root from above, not below.
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Re-Sanding Joints
Polymeric vs. ASTM C-144 wet-sand.
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The Professional Difference
DIY vs. Pro
The honest cost comparison.
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GPM vs. PSI
Why flow cleans, not pressure.
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Solids Content
Why cheap sealer fails.
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Applying Evenly
A streak-free coat, and why sprayers fail.
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Water vs. Solvent
The choice that matters in humidity.
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Maintenance & Care
Maintain Sealed Pavers
The owner’s manual routine.
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New Pavers: 28-Day Rule
Why fresh pavers must cure first.
Read the guide →Pressure Washing
Yes, gently, not a joint-blasting nozzle.
Read the guide →The Water-Drop Test
The ten-second reseal check.
Read the guide →Oil, Rust & Leaf Stains
Lifting the three Florida stains.
Read the guide →Edition No. 05
Florida-Specific & Seasonal
Florida’s Climate
What UV, humidity, and salt do.
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Best Time of Year
Why the dry season wins.
Read the guide →Pool Deck & Lanai
Anti-slip, salt, and chlorine.
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Sealing Travertine
Penetrating, not glossy.
Read the guide →Before Storm Season
Ride out hurricane season.
Read the guide →Edition No. 06
Problems & Fixes
Hazy or Cloudy
Almost always trapped moisture.
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Peeling or Flaking
A bond that failed.
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White Spots
Efflorescence or trapped moisture.
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When NOT to Seal
The days you should wait.
Read the guide →Hot-Tire Pickup
Why sealer lifts where you park.
Read the guide →Edition No. 07
Finishes & Products
Wet Look vs. Matte
Which look fits your space.
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Natural, mid, or gloss.
Read the guide →Enhancing vs. Invisible
Deepen the color, or protect with no change.
Read the guide →Sealer Types
Acrylic, urethane, penetrating.
Read the guide →Does It Change Color?
Only if you choose a finish that does.
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