Pool Deck Paver Sealing in Highlands, FL

A local contractor takes pool deck paver jobs anywhere in Highlands, and you hear back within one business day, often within a few hours. The look at your deck and the written number are free, and nothing obliges you to book. Start by calling (904) 479-2177.

Picture the deck at the end of August: dull around the coping, gray in the shady corners, joints sunk low and a slick film where the sprinkler overspray lands. Sealing cleans all of that off, refills the sand and puts a coat on top that keeps the next summer from doing the same thing. Tell the contractor how often the family swims, then ask for a free estimate.

A driveway meets tires and oil. A pool deck meets water every day, plus sunscreen, bare feet, chlorine and an afternoon sun that cooks the surface. Unilock says decks and walks that see splash and sunscreen benefit from added resistance to moisture and mildew, and a Northeast Florida paver company says constant moisture exposure speeds up deterioration on pool deck pavers. A coat that suits a front walk may not suit the pool, so tell the contractor which surface you mean when you ask for a free estimate.

Joint sand holds pavers in place, and pool decks lose it fast. A Northeast Florida washing company says summer storms pull sand out of pool decks and driveways, and that sealing over empty joints is how weeds come back. Unilock adds that sealing tightens the top of the joints so windblown seeds find fewer places to settle. Once the sand goes back in and the coat goes over it, the deck stays level underfoot, and (904) 479-2177 is the number to call to schedule a look.

Matte or satin is the safer choice beside a pool. Unilock lists slip hazard among the downsides of sealing and says matte sealers are the safer alternative, and its pros and cons page says a penetrating matte product keeps texture and traction while still protecting the surface. A Florida sealing company that specializes in pool decks adds that some contractors stir grip powder or sand into sealer to add traction, and says those textures wear down within a year. Ask what gives your deck its footing and how long it lasts. Questions like that are easy to raise when you ask for a free estimate.

One practical test beats any brochure. Have the contractor wet a small patch of sealed deck and step on it barefoot before the whole deck gets the coat. That takes a few minutes, and it answers the question for your feet. To book a test patch, call (904) 479-2177.

Water moves sand. A Northeast Florida washing company says summer storms drag it from pool decks and driveways, and that is the reason it re-sands before it seals. A Northeast Florida paver company says it uses clean, kiln dried sand and skips polymeric sand in Florida, because polymeric sand needs a long dry spell to set and one afternoon storm can wash it out of the joints. Another company that works in Central Florida lists sand washing out, weeds in the joints, ants building small sand piles and rocking pavers as the signs a deck needs attention. If you see any of them, call (904) 479-2177.

Ant piles by the coping and a joint that has sunk below the paver edge are the early signals. Fixing them costs less than relaying pavers later, and a coat over fresh sand helps the joint last through the next rainy season.

A lot of the houses are not old. City-Data's breakdown of homes in ZIP 32218 puts more than half of them as built in 2000 or later, so many pool decks here are likely on their first or second coat cycle. Unilock says new pavers should wait out efflorescence, the white salt haze, which usually clears in two to three months and can take up to a year, before sealing. About 73 percent of the housing units in the ZIP are single-family houses, so backyard pools are a normal part of the neighborhood. To find out whether your deck is ready, ask for a free estimate.

The ground matters too. The soil in the area is mostly sand and clay, rainfall runs about 52 inches a year, and most of it falls in short, hard downpours between May and September. Sandy ground can shift under a deck, which is how pavers settle and joints open, and Unilock says a sealer cannot fix drainage or base problems. Call (904) 479-2177 if you suspect yours has moved.

Most jobs follow six steps, and a contractor should be able to walk you through each one. Call (904) 479-2177 if you want the order for your own deck.

Typical materials: kiln dried joint sand, a deck cleaner matched to the stain and a sealer in the finish you chose. Typical equipment: a surface cleaner, a pump sprayer and a dry roller.