No. Sealer does 3 things. First it helps resist stain penetration. Second, it enhances the color. And third, it binds the sand particles in between the joints making it difficult for weed seeds to germinate.

There are several advantages to sealing concrete paving stones. Sealing paving stones will help them to resist staining. Sealing will also help to bind the sand in place and prevent germination of weed seeds that may collect at the surface of joint sand. In New Jersey and New York, only water-based sealers are available. One disadvantage to sealing paving stones is that it would need to be sealed every couple of years, thus increasing the maintenance of the project. See similar questions...

Some paving stones interlock based on their shape. Others achieve interlock by the laying pattern. When installed on a proper base with one inch of sand as a setting bed, and proper joint sand placed between the paving stones, all paving stones achieve interlock. No. Color in concrete paving stones does not fade. Dirt, dust and other inert matter can mask the color in the paving stones. See similar questions...

The growth of weeds or grass results from seeds blowing into, and then lodging in the joint sand. Weeds do not grow up from the bottom through the quarry process. Controlling these weeds is a simple solution. Mix a pre-emergent weed killer into the joint sand. Should weeds germinate over time, the use of a post emergence weed killer, such as Round-up, can be spot sprayed to control the problem. See similar questions...

Stamped concrete is merely concrete slabs with a pattern stamped into the surface. They are susceptible to the same problems of a concrete slab sidewalk or patio. Cracking due to freeze/thaw cycles may happen with a stamped concrete patio. Paving stones can be dismantled and repaired with the same product being used on the surface. See similar questions...

You can easily remove a paving stone and replace it. Sometimes, oil stains can be so bad that they cannot be removed with an oil stain remover. Simply remove the paving stones and replace them with clean stones. See similar questions...

Can I use Anchor paving stones around my new pool? A: Yes. Paving stones make an attractive pool deck and provide a slip resistant walking surface. Paving stones also take on moisture, leaving a pavement cooler underfoot than the traditional poured concrete surface. Anchor Concrete Products, Inc. also has a bullnose paving stone that will make an attractive pool coping that will match the paving stones around your pool deck. See similar questions...

By all means! Choose low-growing selections that are also rated medium or high for Foot Traffic. These plants will fill in the gaps between stones but still stay low enough to avoid tripping pathway users. Be aware, however, that plants do not give the same grip as stone, so pathways may become somewhat hazardous when wet. In regions with regular winter snow, plants can also interfere with snow removal or cause a buildup of ice. See similar questions...

No more so than most other walkable surfaces. And we also recommend NOT sealing wpaving stones with anything, as this will only increase the slipperiness of them. Paving stones, as they are made, are very nice to look at, durable, and easy to walk on. See similar questions...

Paving stones should last over 30 years, which is much longer than alternative pavements under normal residential use. See similar questions...

No. Paving Stones surpass the standards for slip-resistance set by the Americans with Disabilities Act. See similar questions...

It depends on the product you use to seal the paving. Arena Stone recommend getting a professional applicator to apply the best product to suit the environment in which you live. See similar questions...

Properly installed Anchor Concrete paving stones provide a superior pavement to asphalt and concrete in a freeze/thaw environment. Paving stones provide a rigid yet flexible pavement that will expand and contract with the freeze/thaw cycles. Each paving stone provides an expansion joint to allow for this movement, unlike concrete slabs that have expansion joints formed and cut into them. See similar questions...

The sand used for the setting bed should always be of a course sand type. Concrete sand is the optimum type and gradation for this part of the project. This is a national uniform specification set forth by the Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute (ICPI). Some people like to use stone dust, and in some areas, stone dust can be an effective setting bed. The reason stone dust is not recommended is because it will not allow for drainage under the paving stone. See similar questions...

Yes, provided you have ample room to allow for the additional 3 inches that will be above the concrete. If this is going into a doorway, you may have a problem with clearance. Also, the concrete should be free of any major cracks. Remember, any movement in the concrete slabs that you are going over will show themselves in the surface of the paving stones. See similar questions...

Absolutely! Unilock pavers not only enhance the area around a pool, they also Provide a slip resistant surface to walk on. Also, if you ever have to service the area below the pavers you can easily lift and re-lay the pavers. See similar questions...

Yes. Paving Stones can be used as an overlay over existing concrete patios and Walkways as Well as asphalt driveways. See similar questions...

Absolutely! Properly installed paving stones can be used in any application that you see other products (such as concrete, asphalt, and gravel) being used for. In fact, paving stones have several benefits over these other surfacing products: -they are very durable, and can be 'lifted' and replaced, should the need arise (tree roots, subgrade settles). See similar questions...

Our pavers are ideal products for any freeze/thaw environment. Proper installation of the product results in a pavement that is firm, yet flexible. The joints between pavers allow the walkway, driveway, patio, etc. to move without cracking. In addition, they can be easily removed to allow for repairs or access to utilities. Unlike asphalt, concrete pavers are basically maintenance-free and do not need to be regularly sealed or replaced. See similar questions...

The waterproofing reduces the likelihood of limestone drawing moisture from the atmosphere, ground water or dew. It does not protect it from staining as a result of a spills, oil or fertilizer. See similar questions...