Protect and enhance brick paver driveways, pool decks, and walkways with professional-grade sealer built for Florida's climate.
Brick pavers are one of the most popular surfaces for driveways, pool decks, and walkways throughout Southwest Florida — and one of the most neglected when it comes to maintenance. Clay and concrete brick pavers are porous by nature. In Florida's climate, that porosity means UV exposure bleaches color, oil and staining absorb into the surface quickly, algae colonizes pores within months of the last cleaning, and heavy summer rain washes joint sand out of the gaps. Without a quality sealer, a brick paver surface degrades from an asset to an eyesore within a few seasons.
Professional paver sealing creates a protective barrier between your pavers and Florida's climate. A penetrating sealer fills the pores without creating a film, protecting against staining from the inside while allowing the paver to breathe. A film-forming sealer creates a surface layer that adds visible sheen and deeper color. Both types protect against UV fading, biological staining, and joint sand washout — but the right choice depends on the paver type, location, and your aesthetic preference. We assess your specific installation before recommending a product.
Rain Exterior Home Service provides brick paver sealing throughout Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, and surrounding Lee and Collier County communities. Our process always starts with a thorough deep cleaning, because sealing over dirty or damp pavers permanently traps stains and causes premature sealer failure. Joint sand is checked and refilled with polymeric sand — which hardens on contact with water and resists washout — before any sealer is applied.
We use professional-grade penetrating and film-forming sealers from manufacturers trusted in the industry — not the big-box store products that peel, yellow, and fail within a year. Our results hold up through multiple Florida rainy seasons. Every job includes a detailed inspection and honest assessment of what your specific pavers actually need.
Results
How It Works
We assess the paver condition, existing sealer (if any), joint sand depth, staining type, and efflorescence before recommending the right sealer product and finish.
Pavers are pressure washed to remove algae, dirt, oil, and old sealer residue. Efflorescence is treated with an acid solution and neutralized. Stains are pre-treated before the main wash.
After washing, pavers must dry completely — 24 to 48 hours. Joints that are low or washed out are refilled with polymeric sand before sealing. We never seal over damp pavers.
Professional-grade sealer is applied in two even coats by sprayer and back-roller. We offer wet-look (gloss) and natural (matte) finishes. Pavers are off-limits for foot traffic for 4 to 6 hours after application.
Common Questions
A wet-look (gloss) sealer deepens the paver color and creates a shiny, slightly wet appearance. It is popular for driveways and pool decks where visual impact matters. A natural (matte) finish provides full protection without altering the paver's original appearance — the pavers look clean and protected but not shiny. Both finishes provide the same UV, stain, and washout protection. We carry samples of each finish and will show you the difference on your actual pavers before you choose.
In Florida's climate, brick pavers should be re-sealed every 2 to 3 years. Salt air, UV intensity, heat cycling, and heavy summer rainfall break down sealer faster here than in northern climates. Driveways and pool decks with higher traffic and more water exposure may need sealing closer to every 18 to 24 months. The sign that sealer is wearing out: water no longer beads on the surface and pavers begin absorbing staining again.
We always check joint sand depth before sealing. If joints are low, washed out, or empty, we apply polymeric joint sand before sealing. Polymeric sand hardens when wet, locking the granules in place and resisting washout, weed growth, and ant intrusion. Standard sand — which many homeowners use to fill joints themselves — washes out within a season and provides no real protection. Properly filled joints are essential to a long-lasting seal job.
No. Pavers must be completely dry before sealing — moisture under the sealer coat causes whitening, clouding, and premature failure. We require a dry forecast window of at least 24 to 48 hours for application and initial cure. We monitor the weather and will reschedule the sealing portion if rain is forecast. In Southwest Florida's summer storm season, we typically schedule sealing jobs for early morning to maximize dry time before afternoon storms.
Sealing enhances and stabilizes paver color — a wet-look sealer will visually deepen a faded paver significantly. However, sealing does not repair structural damage, severe efflorescence that has etched the surface, or staining that has fully penetrated the paver material. For pavers with significant color loss, we offer a color-enhancement cleaning before sealing that removes the surface layer of UV damage and reveals fresher color. We assess this during our inspection.
What Homeowners Say
"Our brick paver driveway was faded and stained with years of algae and oil. Rain Exterior Home Service cleaned it, re-sanded every joint with polymeric sand, and applied a wet-look sealer. Looks better than when it was first installed."
"They were the only company that actually checked the joint sand depth before sealing. The other companies I got quotes from were just going to spray and go. Very professional and the result is excellent."
Serving Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Naples, Bonita Springs, and all of Southwest Florida. Most jobs quoted within 24 hours.
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