The water-drop test tells you when pavers need resealing: if water beads the seal is good; if it soaks in and darkens the paver, it is time. Florida runs 2–3 years.

The Water-Drop Test: Do My Pavers Need Resealing?
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The water-drop test tells you when pavers need resealing: if water beads the seal is good; if it soaks in and darkens the paver, it is time. Florida runs 2–3 years.

Yes, you can pressure wash sealed pavers — gently. Use low pressure and a wide fan or a surface cleaner, and avoid narrow high-PSI nozzles that strip the seal.

Wait about 28 days before sealing new concrete pavers so they cure and release efflorescence. Why sealing too soon causes haze, and how new natural stone differs.

Sealed pavers are low-maintenance, not no-maintenance. The simple routine — cure times, everyday upkeep, seasonal care, and the 2–3 year reseal clock.