Can Paver Sealer be Removed?
Absolutely, Paver Sealer can be Removed. Using a high quality eco friendly stripper like ProPeel makes this process easy.
How do you remove paver sealer?
The first step will be identifying the type of sealer the pavers were sealed with. This is especially easy if either a. you were the last one to seal the pavers, and recall what you used or b. the homeowner still has a sample of the liquid sealer on hand for review.
The easiest to remove will be water based single part acrylic sealers, which can be stripped with just hot water if you're patient and persistent enough. A quick coat of ProPeel Eco Gel stripper will make this process go much faster and more thoroughly.
The hardest to remove is 2 part urethane sealers like Trident Hurricane CAT 5 which have exceptionally long life times and solvent resistance.
In the middle is typical solvent based acrylic sealers which are not impervious to solvents and chemical attacks. All of these sealers can be removed from any type of paver with ProPeel paint, sealer, and coatings remover but will require various amounts of dwell time. For a full tutorial on removing sealer and coatings with ProPeel safety gel stripper made in Canada CLICK THIS LINK.
What Products are Used to Remove Paver Sealer
In Canada there are extreme VOC restrictions for the protection of our planet, and especially our waterways. The best type of stripping chemical for Canada is a Soy based Gel stripper that is biodegradable and low VOC, the number one made in Canada gel type sealer remover is called ProPeel and made in Vancouver by StoneSealer Canada.
Some people use straight xylene and a brush to soften and disturb the surface of waterbased or solvent based acrylic sealers, but this can be toxic for yourself and your landscaping, not to mention release of the wash water is illegal. These types of petroleum stripper are very common due to their low cost, but are very toxic and dangerous to use.
Can I DIY Removing Old Paver Sealer?
Absolutely you can, if you follow our tutorial on removing sealer and coatings with ProPeel you can get professional results very easily. Now that said, it's worth investigating local paver sealing companies that use the Trident Paver Restoration System as they may be able to offer you a better result for a similar price, which means less torn shirts and more time sipping a drink on your newly refreshed patio. Personally I know which option I would choose.
How Can I Do Large Areas of Stripping as a Professional?
We offer bulk contractor pricing on our high quality ProPeel Stripper which gets an average of 1000sqft per pail, a great coverage rate for an easy to use product. Most contractors apply this through an airless spray system like a Graco or Titan sprayer you can find at most local paint stores when doing large area jobs. This spray system means you can get the build you need to have an effective removal with less work, in less time, and more consistent. Always make sure as a professional that you are wrapping the stripping work in plastic poly sheeting to get the best results possible.