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Paver Sealant: Standing the Test of Time

Example of Paver Sealant | Ref# DW0078

Interlocking concrete pavers are beautiful and dynamic. Well designed outdoor spaces with good color and pattern selection can be absolutely stunning. This home, right, is a great example. Paving stones also endure the elements better than almost any other paving material applied today. They simply last.

However, there is one aspect of pavers that can change with time. As dust, routine traffic, and hard water work on the pavers the original colors can fade and tarnish. A quick power-washing often revitalizes the paving stones by removing embedded dust. What happens when the pavers are stained with oil or rubber? How do you keep dirt from the pavers in the first place?

Enter paver sealant.

A powerful product, solvent based sealant was used for years to protect driveways and patios. The coating enhances the color of the pavers, protects the stones from erosion, and also seals the stones from stains. Oil and rubber marks can simply be wiped away from sealed concrete stone. For years Genesis used this solvent based sealer with stunning results. Paved surfaces were left with a high gloss sheen that have stood the test of time.

However, recent EPA regulations have limited solvent based solutions in California. The VOC, volatile organic compound, rating for the solvent sealer was well above the new environmental standard. The only remaining product is a highly limited water-based sealant.  The penetration of this water-based product is far less than the solvent-based sealer, with visibly inferior results. This caused Genesis to shy away from stone sealant altogether.

Developments in recent years, however, have allowed Genesis to offer stone sealant once again, this time water based. This new eco-friendly product reduces VOC, volatile organic compounds, in the air and penetrates deeply enough to bond well and protect the pavers.

Summary of benefits:

  1. Enhance the color of the pavers.
  2. Protect stones from erosion and wear.
  3. Protect stones from stains.

Call us today to get a quote on interlocking paver sealant at 800.287.5400, or visit our contact page.

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Free Paver Rendering

The recurring issue with purchasing a product is that you are never quite sure what you are really getting. There is always that element of risk. We here at Genesis are positive you will be pleased with our results, so we’ve done something novel; we provide an image of your finished product, before we even begin demolition.

Free Paver Rendering
Our photo editing software is very precise, able to match the colors and patterns you have envisioned. All you have to do is send us an image of the space, and we will generate an electronic composite. We will eliminate that element of risk and give proof that your home is worth investing in. Send us an image today and see what we can do! You will be impressed with the potential of your home…

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Elegance…

Elegance is an interesting word. In many circles it represents the idea that the simplest solution is also the most beautiful. This idea permeates the world of stone pavers. There is no process simpler than the installation of stone pavers to one’s drive; and there is no driveway surface that is more beautiful. Every home owner looking to improve curb appeal and/or the value of their property should consider this elegant decision for their home. Visit our site at Genesis Stoneworks to see what we mean.

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Safety in the winter season…

With all of the dynamic weather systems hitting the California coat this time of year, it is a good idea to think of the safety of yourself and your loved ones. Heated driveways can eliminate ice buildup and also provide an element of comfort to your hardscape drive. For those with existing paver drives the instalation is quick and painless because of the flexibility of stone pavers. If a concrete drive already exists, then this could be an excellent opportunity to upgrade the appearance of your home with stone pavers.