Paver Sealing & Polymeric Sand in Mendham, NJ

Sealing helps, but the fix starts with cleaning. On shaded Mendham lots the moss and algae feed on constant moisture, so we clean the surface, re-sand the joints with polymeric to close the gaps organic growth roots into, then seal. The seal makes the pavers shed water faster and gives you a surface that's far easier to keep clean — but under heavy canopy you'll still want a periodic wash.

It holds up much better than regular joint sand, which those long sloped drives off the hillier parts of town lose fast to runoff and freeze-thaw heaving. Polymeric hardens in the joints so it resists washout and locks the pavers together. We do recommend sealing over it, because sealed pavers stand up to road salt and de-icer far better than raw ones going into a North Jersey winter.

Late spring through early fall is ideal — you want dry conditions and temps warm enough for the sand to set and the sealer to cure. A lot of homeowners here book after spring cleanup once the pollen and winter grime are off. We avoid sealing right before a wet stretch, so we watch the forecast and schedule around it.

Most patios and driveways run about $1.50–$3.50 per square foot depending on condition and sealer. We clean, re-sand and seal — and quote it all up front, free.

Polymeric sand goes in the joints between pavers and hardens when wet. It locks the pavers in place and blocks weeds, ants and wash-out far better than regular sand.

Usually 3–5 years before a re-seal, depending on traffic and sun. Sealing also brings back the color and makes the surface much easier to keep clean.

Always. We deep-clean, remove old failing sand, re-sand the joints with polymeric sand, then seal. Sealing dirty pavers just locks the dirt in — we never skip the prep.