What DFW Pavers Need Before Sealing
Many DFW homeowners request paver sealing as a standalone service — but sealing over unprepared pavers delivers poor results and short sealer life. Before sealing, DFW pavers need professional cleaning to remove all surface contaminants, efflorescence, biological growth, and old sealer residue that would prevent new sealer adhesion. Equally important is joint sand restoration: the polymeric sand that fills paver joints erodes over time from rain, pressure washing, and traffic. Sealing over depleted joints seals in the damaged condition and does not address weed growth or structural joint integrity.
DFW's clay soil creates additional paver challenges: the soil expansion and contraction from moisture changes stresses paver edges and joints, causing progressive loss of edge restraint and joint integrity. Pavers that have shifted significantly may need to be releveled before cleaning and sealing — a step that preserves both the appearance and structural integrity of the installation.
The Blues Home Services DFW Paver Restoration Process
Our DFW paver restoration process: (1) professional hot-water pressure washing to remove all surface soiling; (2) efflorescence treatment as needed with appropriate chemistry; (3) joint inspection and polymeric sand replacement in depleted joints; (4) surface drying period; (5) application of UV-stable solvent-based paver sealer in two coats for maximum durability. We use commercial-grade solvent-based sealers rated for DFW's UV and climate conditions — significantly more durable than water-based alternatives in North Texas.
A professional DFW paver restoration typically lasts 3–5 years before resealing is needed. Properly maintained pavers protect the joint sand and paver surface from the staining, weed infiltration, and erosion that unsealed pavers develop. Call (214) 307-2127 for a free paver assessment.