Concrete Paver Patio Maintenance

Mix 1 2 cup baking soda to one gallon of water for a gentle cleaning solution.

Concrete paver patio maintenance.

Paver wash offers a full service restoration system including cleaning maintenance and sealant as well as minor repair work. Add some mild detergent and scour the pavers with a push broom. Depending on if you diy or hire a professional paving stone repair can range from 15 to 125. Spread a light layer of paver sand over the entire area.

Throughout the life of your patio walkway or driveway a few paving stones will break. If properly installed concrete pavers will not require maintenance for decades. Since pavers are a flexible paving material and an individual paver can be swapped replacement and repair costs are simple and affordable. Start off by rinsing the patio pavers with plenty of water using a garden hose.

Then rinse with clear water and allow to dry well. Cleaning pavers is an art form. The gush of water will help to remove the more persistent dirt. Mix it equal parts of vinegar and water to clean stains or use full strength vinegar on heavily soiled patios.

Be sure to periodically apply a granular weed preventative between joints as a part of your paver maintenance routine. When unsealed water penetrates into the surface freezes expands and causes spalling of the paver surface. Spray on patio surface let sit for 30 minutes then scrub and rinse. Baking soda is another good natural cleaner.

Patios require some daily maintenance to be in right shape and structure. If you want to extend the life of your precious area make it look great over the years maintenance will be required. General maintenance clean your pavers each spring with a coarse bristle stable broom and a routine maintenance paver cleaner to keep them looking like new. Cleaning sealing and weed control are the main.

After more than ten years paver wash has perfected the three stage process that provides the most efficient cost effective method of restoring and protecting your pavers. Use a push broom to sweep the sand into the gaps between the pavers and run the plate compactor across the patio surface. Some weeds if left unaddressed can shift pavers apart over time. After a few seasons of freeze thaw cycles unsealed concrete pavers begin to show the damage.

Cons maintaining concrete patios. In climates where freezing weather occurs it is very important to keep a good seal on concrete pavers. However do not use too high a pressure as you might cause damage to the pavers. Regular maintenance keeps your outdoor paver area looking nice while preventing damage like cracking and shifting of the individual pavers.

Add another thin layer of sand and use the push broom to spread it across the patio.