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Tips and Tricks for Maintaining your Paver Stone Patio

Ava

by Ava

2022-12-19 02:10 PM

An elegant substitute for a concrete driveway is a patio made of brick or paver stones. Paver installation of a patio made of paver stones takes time and effort, but it can be done. If constructed properly, a stone or brick patio is low-maintenance and long-lasting. If you do the job properly, you won't have to redo it and waste time and energy fixing it. Quality buildings and high-grade materials contribute to low maintenance costs.

Your paver stone patio will remain stable and crack-free thanks to the bumpers. Proper seal grout will last longer and retain its original color.

This post gives tips and tricks to ensure that your paver stone patio retains its original beauty for years.

How To Easily Maintain Your Paver Stone Patio

stone patio with pond
  • Make sure to purchase a couple of extra pavers when planning your patio's layout. If a paver gets damaged, you can replace it with an identical-looking new one.
  • Protect your newly laid paver stone patio with bumpers to maintain a pristine appearance. This will prevent grass encroaching on the patio and make it easier to use a weed trimmer. Because of this, it will be less likely to experience grout loss over time and easier to maintain overall.
  • Spread a layer of polymeric sand between the grout lines on the pavers. This material is a polymer-infused concrete and sand blend. This material will harden and prevent weeds from breaking through after wetting with a hose-end sprayer.
polymeric sand used between stone pavers
  • Use an acid wash to get rid of the grout film on the tiles. Moisture-induced discoloration on the stone will be eliminated as well.
  • Use a grout sealer after acid washing and filling in the gaps. Sealing the grout will significantly reduce the likelihood of mold and mildew growth. Additionally, it will prevent the structure from collapsing.
  • It is only natural to clean the patio of any debris that may have accumulated from the yard. This will not only maintain a clean environment but will also discourage the germination of grass seeds in the compacted dirt. Grass can even break through cement if it is given a chance.
  • Use a hose-end sprayer once a week to clean your stone patio thoroughly. Scrubbing the stone with dishwashing liquid and hot water is another option. Your paver stone patio can be easily cleaned using an outdoor push broom.
cleaning stone paver driveway with power washer
  • A soft wire brush can be useful for removing stains. You don't want to risk damaging your stone pavers by using a brush that is too coarse and stiff.
  • If you must pressure-wash your brick or paver stone patio, do it carefully and only at the stone's surface, avoiding the grout. Try out different levels of exertion by beginning with less force.
  • The simplest way to get rid of grass or weeds that have taken up residence on your paver stone patio is with a spray bottle containing white vinegar and a teaspoon of dishwashing soap. Everything that has taken root on your patio will perish, even unattractive mold. 
  • Every three years, it’s best to reapply sealant to the grout in your paver stone patio. This will keep your grout in pristine condition and prevent the degradation of the polymeric sand.
stone pavers with wet look
  • Remember to adhere to these guidelines while you plan, build, and maintain your patio pavers. If you put in the time and effort now, it will still appear new for many years. It's not too hard to perform routine maintenance. Sweeping, spraying, and sealing your outdoor recreation space will become second nature after a while.
  • You can have a professional install your patio's paver stones as well. Pavers aren't just eye-catching in the driveway and the pool area. Contact Easefix today if you want to hire an expert driveway paver for any stone and masonry jobs in your driveway.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where do I start with paver maintenance?

You should clean and reseal your pavers every three to five years to keep them looking new. To keep your pavers looking brand new, clean them with a paver cleaner and a coarse-bristled "stable" broom each spring. If weeds grow unchecked, they can eventually cause your pavers to shift apart.

2. How can I bring my paver patio back to life?

When used properly, a wet-look sealer can restore the original hues of faded pavers. Wetting the pavers with a solvent-based sealer will darken them and make the colors pop, bringing new life to old pavers.

3. When should pavers be cleaned and sealed again?

Once every three to five years is a good rule of thumb. With film-forming sealants, you can tell when the physical barrier is starting to fail. When the sealant is no longer film-forming, the pavers' color will begin to change noticeably when it rains.

4. When properly maintained, how long do pavers last?

Pavers can last anywhere from 50 to 100 years, though this will greatly vary by variety (even longer). Pavers can be patched up rather than replaced entirely, which is not the case with concrete or asphalt.