The main reason that people seal their Brick Pavers or Decorative Concrete is to create an enhanced "wet" look. This will deepen the colors and add a satin to semi gloss shine. It will also protect the pavers and cement from spills, oils, and the degrading effects of the sun.

No. Sealing is a personal choice. Sealing can help enhance colors, protect against stains, and prevent joint sand from washing out.

StreetPrint? can be installed very quickly with relatively little disruption, so it is usually much less costly and disruptive than concrete alternatives. StreetPrint? uses asphalt as its base. Asphalt is a flexible surface that is more likely to accept shifting due to weather extremes and can resist cracking commonly associated with other paving systems. Vehicle braking/accelerating and steering will not shift or break StreetPrint?, as often happens with brick pavers.

Sealing is not essential in many applications but it offers some benefits like making spills and stains easier to remove. Liquid sealers are applied after the pavers are installed and are cleaned. Once applied, the sealers soak into the concrete and into the joints. The sealers in the joints help keep the joint sand in place and prevent weeds and ants, and sealers are essential for areas around swimming pools.

Yes, it requires a Zoning Permit ($75) to determine impervious coverage restrictions for the zoning district you are located in.

Pavers are extremely durable. Sealing however may enhance colors and may prevent staining. If you choose to seal, do so a minimum of 60 to 90 days after completion of installation. Consult your dealer for complete sealing instructions.

Brick paving can be installed over existing concrete or asphalt as long as it is in reasonably good shape. To ensure an adequate foundation for the brick, the existing concrete slab or asphalt should be inspected and repaired as necessary. Any cracks, chips, holes, ruts or spalls should be repaired in order to achieve a flat surface. The brick can be installed either with or without mortar. If no mortar is used, a half-inch setting bed of coarse sand should be laid and compacted.

No. Most brick pavers only require power washing and replacing any joint sand that has washed away, as needed. This is a simple process that is completed in a short time.

Concrete is an inexpensive and durable option, but it will crack. Pavers are more expensive but last longer, provide more of an interest from a design perspective, and are easily repaired if earth shifting occurs. Stone creates a beautiful and natural look but is the most expensive option. Many stone applications can be sandset, which is flexible to ground shifting. Occasionally stone requires a mortar setting, which is less tolerant of ground shifting.

In Europe, they have seen pavers last over 50 years. This is much longer than other pavements under normal residential use. The longevity of your interlocking pavement starts with using high quality pavers manufactured by Millennium Paving Stones Ltd. and using a competent installation contractor to execute a proper installation. If pavers are not installed properly they may not last as long as they should. Return General FAQ

There is no way that we can prevent oil from dripping on concrete pavers. Yet, because pavers are denser than regular poured concrete, they will be easier to clean if the stain is cleaned soon after it happens. If you are working around your paver patio, walkway, or driveway with paint, cement, or mortar and should accidentally spill this on your paver surface, you should clean it off right away before it has a chance to dry. Otherwise, it will stain your pavers.

The joints between pavers eliminate cracking that is normal to conventional asphalt and concrete pavements. Return General FAQ Yes, if necessary. That is an item you will discuss with your installer when he come out to give you an estimate. Return Installation FAQ

You will never see a crack running through a paver patio or across a paver walk, and of course pavers offer more design diversity. Back to top

Concrete pavers offer more design options (more colors and sizes), whereas clay pavers offer less maintenance. The cost is about the same. Concrete pavers tend to lay a bit snugger, making tighter joints and a more consistently flat surface. Clay pavers however hold their color much the use of chemical sealers. Although the concrete is died straight through the paver, the die still has a tendency to wash off the top over time.

For non-vehicular applications such as embankment stabilization, the maximum slope is determined by the angle of repose of the bedding sand, typically around 35 to 38 degrees. For vehicular traffic, the highest slope in use is 18% (about 10 degrees) in a street in Colma, California. Special consideration is given to the drainage of the bedding sand at the bottom of the slope.

Color may be added to concrete by adding pigments-before or after concrete is place-and using white cement rather than conventional gray cement, by using chemical stains, or by exposing colorful aggregates at the surface. Textured finishes can vary from a smooth polish to the roughness of gravel. Geometric patterns can be scored, stamped, rolled, or inlaid into the concrete to resemble stone, brick or tile paving.

There are two methods to color decorative concrete. Using the first method, color is spread onto the surface by hand using the dry shake method, then worked into the surface using hand tools. After the color is applied and worked into the fresh cement, a release/hardener is applied. The release/hardener serves a duel purpose. It adds a tremendous amount of strength and it highlights and acts as a second color, which gives the stamped pattern and overall color a defining and distinguished look.