If you’re looking to seal your concrete, one of the first things you’ll have to decide is whether to use a water-based or solvent-based sealer. While solvent-based sealers can provide a darker appearance, water sealer for concrete tends to be an overall better option. This is for several reasons, including: Easier to apply. Safer for… Continue reading Answers to Your Questions about Water Sealer for Concrete
Author: Rich Colletti
Top 3 Advantages to Concrete Water Sealer
Concrete water sealer sometimes gets a bad rap. After all, what should we expect from a product with “water” in the name? Surely something like that must be “watered down.” And perhaps it was in the past. But if it was ever true back then, it’s simply not the case today. Thanks to advances in… Continue reading Top 3 Advantages to Concrete Water Sealer
How Paver Sealer Acts as a Joint Stabilizer
If you’ve recently laid a paver driveway, walkway, or patio – or you’re considering doing so in the near future – then you may be wondering what you need to do to stabilize your paper joints. After all, the last thing you want is for all your hard work to shift or move. You’ve got… Continue reading How Paver Sealer Acts as a Joint Stabilizer
Wet Look Paving Sealant: Read this Before Applying
If you’re looking to transform your mundane paver patio, walkway, driveway, or other space into something that will catch every neighbors’ eyes, wet look paving sealant should be one of the first options you check out. Not only will it protect your pavers against unsightly stains, fading due to direct sunlight, and unwanted vegetation growth,… Continue reading Wet Look Paving Sealant: Read this Before Applying
Finding the Perfect Sprayer for Concrete Sealer
If you’ve recently decided to apply a sealer to concrete, you’ve made a wise decision. Sealed concrete is much easier to maintain and clean. Plus, it lasts longer than concrete that hasn’t been sealed. There’s really no reason not to seal your concrete. But just talking about it isn’t enough. You need to put your… Continue reading Finding the Perfect Sprayer for Concrete Sealer
What is Polymer Sand? (And When Do I Need It?)
When installing a new paver driveway, walkway, or patio, one of the first things you’ll need to decide is whether you’ll have to purchase polymer sand or not. Though if you aren’t familiar with the ins and outs of pavers, you may be wondering, “What is polymer sand?” So, to help you as you plan… Continue reading What is Polymer Sand? (And When Do I Need It?)
How to Maintain Sealed and Stained Concrete
If you’ve recently sealed and stained your concrete, then you must care about the long-term health and appearance of your patio, driveway, walkway, or garage floor. You aren’t satisfied with unsightly cracks, oil stains, and other imperfections. You want a space that appeals to the eye even if it is “only concrete.” And if that’s… Continue reading How to Maintain Sealed and Stained Concrete
Should You Put a Pool in Your Backyard?
Getting a pool in your backyard can be a wonderful experience. On the other hand, unbeknownst to many who do make this decision, purchasing a pool can involve a major initial expense and quite a bit of ongoing work. To that end, here are some things that you should consider when it comes to deciding… Continue reading Should You Put a Pool in Your Backyard?
Do I Need Sealer for My Concrete Driveway?
If you’ve recently poured a new concrete driveway (or even if you’ve had one for a while), you may be wondering, “Do I need to add a sealer for my concrete driveway?” You may not think of it this way, but your concrete driveway is one of the most important features of your home. It’s… Continue reading Do I Need Sealer for My Concrete Driveway?
How to Remove Efflorescence from Your Home
Have you ever seen a brick or concrete wall that was covered in a white, chalky substance? That substance is called efflorescence and it can make your home look dilapidated and run down. Fortunately, you can remove it and get your home’s exterior looking as good as new. What is Efflorescence? Efflorescence forms when water… Continue reading How to Remove Efflorescence from Your Home
How to Build a Retaining Wall with Pavers
Retaining walls offer a number of benefits. Not only do they provide a way to hold loose dirt and runoff back, they’re a beautiful way to section off parts of your yard. Few landscaping ideas are more attractive than a patio that’s cordoned off with a colorful paver retaining wall. If you’ve seen these benefits… Continue reading How to Build a Retaining Wall with Pavers
The Facts About Water-Based Concrete Sealer
If you’re planning on laying concrete in the near future (or if you already have) and you’re wondering about the benefits of water-based concrete sealer or solvent-based, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve spent years using water-based concrete sealer to protect our poured concrete from the elements and to keep it looking new… Continue reading The Facts About Water-Based Concrete Sealer
Cost of Retaining Wall
If you’re looking at building a retaining wall, one of the first questions you’ll likely ask is, “What is the cost of a retaining wall?” After all, most of us don’t have an unlimited budget for all of our landscaping dreams. We’ve got to make decisions about what is and isn’t necessary based on how… Continue reading Cost of Retaining Wall
Why Choose Retaining Wall Pavers?
If you’re thinking about building a retaining wall in your yard, one of the best all-around options is pavers. Retaining wall pavers offer a variety of styles, colors, and textures to create a wall that’s truly unique and fits your style, whatever it may be. And retaining wall pavers are also easier to install when… Continue reading Why Choose Retaining Wall Pavers?
Pros and Cons of Paver Sealer that’s Water-Based
There’s long been a debate about which are better: water-based paver sealers or solvent-based paver sealers. And though each of them have their defenders – and pros and cons – we tend to fall on the side of water-based paver sealers. When some people hear this, they wonder why this is the case. That’s why… Continue reading Pros and Cons of Paver Sealer that’s Water-Based