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How to Seal Pavers/Concrete on a Driveway or Pool Deck

A quick look around the neighborhood will turn up driveways covered in grease, faded and overtaken by weeds. Sealing a paver or concrete driveway or pool deck is a one-day project that can keep this area looking like new.

Things You'll Need

  • Xylene
  • Sealant
  • Paint roller
  • Pressure washer
  • Broom
  • Bucket
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Instructions

    • 1

      Clear out everything from the area to be sealed. Remove vehicles from the driveway and patio furniture from the pool deck.

    • 2

      Sweep your driveway or pool deck with a broom to remove dirt and leaves.

    • 3

      Pressure-wash the driveway or pool deck thoroughly. Allow to dry overnight.

    • 4

      Mix 1 qt. Xylene for every 2 1/2 gallons of sealant you will be using in a large bucket. The Xylene thins the liquid down and allows for this first coat to get into every crevice and dry quickly.

    • 5

      Apply a thin, even layer of the mixture evenly with the paint roller. Allow to dry overnight.

    • 6

      Apply a thin, second coat of sealant evenly to the area with the paint roller; this time do not use Xylene. This second coat helps to lock the sealer in and gives a sealed driveway or pool deck a sheen. Allow to dry for 48 hours.