Choosing a productFacade and roof sealers
A wall comes with a condition a driveway does not: masonry has to give up moisture. Which makes vapour permeability the first question here, not the last.
Protect paving, concrete and stone
A sealer reduces how much a surface drinks, so water, grease and dirt work their way in more slowly and clean off more easily. These guides cover choosing the right product for your surface, preparing it properly, and working out how much you need.
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Choosing a productSealing concrete and floors
A garage floor, a concrete slab terrace and an architectural concrete wall are three different jobs. What joins them, what separates them, and where to start.
Surface know-howWhy seal block paving at all
Sealing limits how much paving absorbs and makes it easier to clean. See what you really gain, when sealing is worth it, and when something else needs attention first.
Stain removalOil stains on paving and concrete
Oil does not sit on top - it soaks in. Which is why a brush does nothing and harder scrubbing only spreads it. What works, and in what order.
Choosing a productHow to choose a natural stone sealer
Polished granite, flamed granite, marble, travertine and sandstone are five different substrates, not one. Each needs a different preparation - here is how to choose the right one.
Choosing a productWater-based or solvent-based sealer
This difference is mostly about working conditions, not about the class of product. What it actually changes on the job, and when one rules the other out.
Preparation and applicationPreparing the substrate before sealing
A sealing job that goes wrong is almost never the sealer's fault. Five things to check before you open the pack - and why the order matters.
Stain removalEfflorescence on block paving - where it comes from and how to remove it
The white bloom on new paving is not a manufacturing fault and not dirt. It is lime carried out of the concrete by water. What to do about it, and what not to do.
Choosing a productInvisible sealer or wet look
Choosing the finish is the one sealing decision you cannot undo without stripping the layer. See what separates the two, how to test them, and when to choose which.
Choosing a productHow to choose a block paving sealer
There is no single sealer that suits all paving - there is the right one for yours. The three decisions that point to it, compared on the specifics: price, coverage and finish.
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