Can Paver Sealer be Removed?
Absolutely, Paver Sealer can be Removed. Using a high quality eco friendly stripper like Trident Tidal Wave X 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 Trident Tidal Wave X 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 Trident Tidal Wave X sealer and paint stripper but will require various amounts of dwell time. Read our full tutorial on removing sealer and coatings with Trident Tidal Wave X.
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 biodegradable gel stripper. The one we stock and recommend is Trident Tidal Wave X. It is a ready-to-use, natural and biodegradable sprayable gel that removes acrylic, acrylic latex, polyurethane and other resin sealers.
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 Trident Tidal Wave X 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 Trident Tidal Wave X, which covers 125-250 sq ft per gallon per application (multiple applications may be needed on heavy builds). As a sprayable, ready-to-use gel it suits large-area jobs; pair it with a stripping surface cleaner such as the HiLow Stripinator for faster rinsing. Always make sure as a professional that you are wrapping the stripping work in plastic poly sheeting to get the best results possible.
