What pressure washing does
Pressure washing removes what is sitting on top of the paver: dirt, algae, black mold, mildew and general grime. It restores the paver to its own natural color, nothing more. It does not add richness, gloss or protection, and it does not stop the dirt from coming right back.
On its own, a wash is a reasonable maintenance step between sealing cycles, or a way to see what condition your pavers are truly in.
What sealing does
Sealing puts a protective coating into and over the paver. It blocks oil and stains from soaking in, slows UV fading, keeps mold and algae from taking hold as quickly, and — depending on the finish you pick — deepens the color.
Paired with a joint stabilizing sealer, it also hardens the sand in the joints so weeds and ants cannot establish and the joints stop washing out in storms.
Why the order matters
Sealing over a dirty surface locks the dirt in. Once the coating is down, whatever was underneath stays there until the sealer is stripped — an expensive correction.
The correct sequence is always: repair anything loose or sunken, pressure clean, let it dry fully, re-sand the joints, then seal.
Which one do you need?
A quick way to decide:
- Pavers look dirty but the color underneath is still good — a wash may be enough for now
- Color looks washed out, chalky or sun-bleached — cleaning alone will not bring it back; you want sealing
- Joints are open, weeds are growing, ants are nesting — you need cleaning, re-sanding and a stabilizing sealer
- Sections rock, dip or hold water — repair first, before anything else
We will tell you honestly
If your pavers only need a wash, we will say so. Free on-site estimates across Palm Beach and Broward County — call 561-414-6797.
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