Sealants for Paving

One of the most popular sources of questions for this website. Does paving really have to be sealed? And if so, what should be used? How should it be done, and how can it be fixed if it goes wrong? How long do they last? Is there one product that can be used for all scenarios or is it a case of ‘horses for courses’? What about colour enhancers?

Sealants for Paving

Sealants are increasingly used with more and more paving projects, but are they really necessary? And if so, what should be used? Are all sealants the same? This page looks at all these issues and more.

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Sealants for Stone Paving

Does stone paving need a sealant? We managed without sealing stone for thousands' of years, so what are the advantages of using them with contemporary projects? And what sealants should we be using?

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Sealants for Block Paving

Are sealants really needed with block paving? The right sealant can bring specific benefits, but just what is the right sealant for this particular type of paving?

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FAQ - Recommend a Paving Sealant

One of the most popular FAQs on this website: recommend a paving sealant. What, if anything, should be used, and why?

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FAQ - When paving sealants go wrong

With many paving projects now being treated with sealants, the number of problems, failures and plain old cock-ups has grown. So here's the FAQ regarding how bad sealants can be put right…..

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FAQ - Fixing a Slippery Sealant

Sometimes, following application, a sealant is found to be too slippery. This FAQ looks at the options for remedying the problem.

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Sealant Trials

This is the lead page for a series of pages covering the results of product trials investigating the performance of a range of sealants on sandstone patio paving.

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Sealant Trials - Advanced HD Sealant

Report covering the sealant trial results for Advanced HD Sealant

Sealant Trials - Advanced HD Sealant

Results of the sealant trial using Advanced HD Sealant

Sealant Trials - Advanced Stone Seal

Results of the sealant trial using Advanced Stone Seal

Sealant Trials - Advanced Stone Seal

Report covering the sealant trial results for Advanced Stone Seal

Sealant Trials - Dry Treat Intensifia

Results of the sealant trial using Dry Treat Intensifia

Sealant Trials - Dry Treat Intensifia

Report covering the sealant trial results for Dry Treat Intensifia

Sealant Trials - Dry Treat Metacreme

Results of the sealant trial using Dry Treat MetaCreme

Sealant Trials - Dry Treat Metacreme

Report covering the sealant trial results for Dry Treat MetaCreme

Sealant Trials - Dry Treat Stain Proof

Results of the sealant trial using Dry Treat Stain Proof

Sealant Trials - Dry Treat Stain Proof

Report covering the sealant trial results for Dry Treat Stain Proof

Sealant Trials - Dry Treat Stain Proof v2

Results of the sealant trial using Dry Treat Stain Proof v2

Sealant Trials - Dry Treat Stain Proof v2

Report covering the sealant trial results for Dry Treat Stain Proof v2

Sealant Trials - Easy Seal Colour Enhancer

Results of the sealant trial using Easy Seal Colour Enhancer

Sealant Trials - Easy Seal Colour Enhancer

Report covering the sealant trial results for Easy Seal Colour Enhancer

Sealant Trials - Easy Seal Ultimate

Results of the sealant trial using Easy Seal Ultimate

Sealant Trials - Easy Seal Ultimate

Report covering the sealant trial results for Easy Seal Ultimate

Sealant Trials - Funcosil OFS

Results of the sealant trial using Funcosil OFS

Sealant Trials - Hanafin Concrete Finisha

Results of the sealant trial using Hanafin Concrete Finisha

Sealant Trials - Funcosil OFS

Report covering the sealant trial results for Funcosil OFS

Sealant Trials - Hanafin Concrete Finisha

Report covering the sealant trial results for Hanafin Concrete Finisha

Sealant Trials - Kingfisher K-Seal

Results of the sealant trial using Kingfisher K-Seal

Sealant Trials - Kingfisher K-Seal

Report covering the sealant trial results for Kingfisher K-Seal

Sealant Trials - Larsen Impregnating Sealant

Results of the sealant trial using Larsen Impregnating Sealant

Sealant Trials - Larsen Impregnating Sealant

Report covering the sealant trial results for Larsen Impregnating Sealant

Sealant Trials - Lithofin Colour Intensifier

Results of the sealant trial using Lithofin Colour Intensifier

Sealant Trials - Lithofin Colour Intensifier

Report covering the sealant trial results for Lithofin Colour Enhancer

Sealant Trials - Lithofin Stain Stop Eco

Results of the sealant trial using Lithofin Stain Stop Eco

Sealant Trials - Lithofin Stain Stop Eco

Report covering the sealant trial results for Lithofin Stain Stop Eco

Sealant Trials - Lithofin StainStop Plus

Results of the sealant trial using Lithofin Stain Stop Plus

Sealant Trials - Lithofin StainStop Plus

Report covering the sealant trial results for Lithofin StainStop PLus

Sealant Trials - LTP Colour Enhancer

Results of the sealant trial using LTP Colour Enhancer

Sealant Trials - LTP Colour Enhancer

Report covering the sealant trial results for LTP Colour Enhancer

Sealant Trials - LTP Mattstone

Results of the sealant trial using LTP Mattstone

Sealant Trials - LTP Mattstone

Report covering the sealant trial results for LTP Mattstone

Sealant Trials - LTP Natural Finish

Results of the sealant trial using LTP Natural Finish

Sealant Trials - LTP Natural Finish

Report covering the sealant trial results for LTP Natural Finish

Sealant Trials - Pavetuf Invisible

Results of the sealant trial using Pavetuf Invisible

Sealant Trials - Pavetuf Invisible

Report covering the sealant trial results for Pavetuf Invisible

Sealant Trials - Resiblock Indian Stone Sealant (Invisible)

Results of the sealant trial using Resiblock Indian Stone Sealant (Invisible)

Sealant Trials - Resiblock Indian Stone Sealant (Invisible)

Report covering the sealant trial results for Resiblock Indian Stone Sealant (Invisible)

Sealant Trials - Romex Colour Enhancer

Results of the sealant trial using Romex Colour Enhancer

Sealant Trials - Romex Colour Enhancer

Report covering the sealant trial results for Romex Colour Enhancer

Sealant Trials - Vulcaseal 277

Results of the sealant trial using Vulcaseal 277

Sealant Trials - Vulcaseal 277

Report covering the sealant trial results for Vulcaseal 277

Sealant Trials - Vulcaseal 286

Results of the sealant trial using Vulcaseal 286

Sealant Trials - Vulcaseal 286

Report covering the sealant trial results for Vulcaseal 286

Sealant Trials - Weiss FT Plus

Results of the sealant trial using Weiss FT Plus

Sealant Trials - Weiss FT Plus

Report covering the sealant trial results for Weiss FT Plus

Sealant Trials - Weiss Stain Protect

Results of the sealant trial using Weiss Stain Protect

Sealant Trials - Weiss Stain Protect

Report covering the sealant trial results for Weiss STain Protect