If you have brick pavers on your driveway, pool deck, patio, or walkways, chances are you’ve heard terms like "sealing" and "restoration" used frequently. While they’re often mentioned together, paver sealing and paver restoration are not the same—and knowing the difference can help you choose the right service for your home and budget.
At Premier Coatings, we provide both sealing and restoration services across Florida. Our goal is to help homeowners protect and extend the life of their outdoor hardscapes with the right level of care. In this article, we’ll walk you through what each service involves, when it’s needed, and how to decide which is best for your property.
What Is Paver Sealing?
Paver sealing is a protective and preventative service that helps preserve the appearance, stability, and integrity of your brick pavers. It’s typically performed after installation or following a professional cleaning.
The sealing process begins with a thorough surface wash to remove dirt, grime, mold, and algae. After cleaning, we re-sand the joints between the pavers with a silica-based material that locks the bricks in place and deters weed growth. Finally, a commercial-grade sealer is applied to the entire surface to form a moisture- and UV-resistant barrier.
Sealing enhances color, protects against stains, minimizes fading, and helps stabilize the structure of your paver installation. It also prevents joint sand erosion and reduces future maintenance.
We recommend paver sealing every two to three years depending on traffic, sun exposure, and environmental conditions.
What Is Paver Restoration?
Paver restoration is a more intensive service that goes beyond basic maintenance. It’s designed for surfaces that have experienced significant wear, settling, damage, or discoloration. If your pavers are loose, uneven, cracked, or deeply stained, restoration is usually the better option.
Restoration includes a full surface inspection and a deeper level of intervention. We lift and reset any sunken or unstable bricks, recompact the base material beneath them, replace any broken pavers, and fully re-sand the joints before sealing the entire surface.
It also involves more aggressive cleaning, such as using surface-safe detergents to remove oil, rust, paint, or organic buildup that cannot be addressed with standard washing.
Our paver restoration service is ideal for older surfaces, neglected areas, or properties that haven’t been maintained in several years.
When Should You Choose Paver Sealing?
Paver sealing is recommended if your surface is relatively new, already in good shape, or recently installed. It’s also the right choice if you’ve just had pavers cleaned or restored and want to preserve the results.
Sealing is ideal for homeowners looking to prevent damage, enhance appearance, and maintain long-term protection. If your pavers are even, free of major cracks, and not overly stained, sealing is likely all you need.
It’s also a smart follow-up to routine paver maintenance like re-sanding or basic cleaning.
When Should You Choose Paver Restoration?
If your paver surface is showing serious signs of wear, restoration may be necessary before sealing. Some indicators include uneven or sunken bricks, loose joints, significant discoloration, visible cracks, or weed overgrowth between the pavers.
If water is pooling in certain areas, bricks are shifting underfoot, or the surface feels unstable, restoration will help reset the foundation and restore functionality.
In these cases, sealing alone may not solve the underlying issues. A restoration ensures that your surface is safe, level, and secure before applying any protective products.
We often recommend a full restoration for homeowners who haven’t addressed their pavers in more than three years or have just purchased a home with existing paver issues.
Can You Do Both?
Yes—and in fact, that’s often the best solution.
Many homeowners opt for restoration followed by sealing to achieve both structural stability and long-term protection. Once the pavers have been reset, cleaned, and re-sanded, sealing helps lock in those results and extend their lifespan.
At Premier Coatings, we bundle these services when appropriate to ensure your outdoor surface is not only restored to like-new condition but also protected from future wear.
Why Professional Service Matters
While sealing and restoration may sound straightforward, they require experience, precision, and the right materials to be effective.
Overapplying sealer can lead to cloudy finishes or peeling. Failing to clean properly before sealing can lock in stains or moisture. And improper restoration techniques can actually cause more damage than good.
That’s why our team brings years of experience, professional equipment, and industry-grade sealers to every project. We serve homes across Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties, with a focus on quality, transparency, and lasting results.
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
The easiest way to determine whether you need paver sealing or paver restoration is to schedule an inspection with our team. We’ll assess the condition of your surface, check for structural concerns, and recommend the best path forward—no pressure, just honest guidance.
Call 727-237-5953 or request a free estimate today, and we’ll help you choose the right solution for your Florida home.
Premier Coatings – Expert Paver Sealing and Restoration for Florida Homeowners Who Care About Lasting Results