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How to Clean and Seal Your Pavers
Clean and weed first
Sealer locks in whatever’s there — so pressure- or soft-wash the pavers, pull every weed, and clear old loose sand before you start. Sealing over mildew or weeds just preserves them.
Re-sand the joints
Sweep polymeric sand into the joints, tamp it, and mist it to set. It stabilizes the pavers and resists weeds and ants far better than plain sand — this step is half of why sealing works.
Dry, then seal
Let it dry fully — in Florida humidity that can mean a couple of dry days, not hours. Pick a wet-look or matte sealer and apply even coats with no puddles, on a day with no rain in the forecast.
Why it pays off here
Sealing deepens color, locks the joints, and slows the mildew and weeds our climate loves — reseal every two to three years. Big driveway or no gear? We clean and seal pavers across Broward.
Frequently asked
How often should I reseal pavers?
Every two to three years in Florida — sun, rain and traffic wear the sealer over time.
Wet-look or matte sealer?
Wet-look deepens color and adds shine; matte protects with a natural look. Both lock the joints — it’s preference.
Does sealing stop weeds?
It helps a lot when paired with polymeric joint sand, which stabilizes the joints and resists weeds and ants.
Can I seal pavers that are still damp?
No — sealer needs bone-dry pavers to bond, or it clouds and peels. Wait out the humidity.