Interlocking Stone: Don’t DIY, Hire a Pro!

You always hear about those funny ‘DIY Fails’ where someone attempts to make a beautiful cake or craft like the ones seen on Pinterest or Youtube, but it turns out horribly. It’s a funny story when you see a photo of a floppy cake or strange sculpture, but it’s not as funny when it involves a more time consuming and costly project.

Don’t DIY when it comes to serious home renovations when you can hire a pro like us instead! Seal Tech has been helping homeowners, business owners, and townships for the past 15 years with power washing, sealing and staining. Our experts will help improve the look of your interlocking stones, and bring your outdoor aesthetic back to life! Rather than spending that additional time, money, and effort in first learning the steps in order to DIY and start the project; the job can be done without error and in a timely and costly manner by simply hiring a professional from the beginning.

Just because you aren’t finishing the project yourself doesn’t mean that you can’t be involved. Our professionals are always willing and ready to walk you through our process and what’s involved with interlocking stone, so you too can be a part of the project!

You can first expect the application of a high pressure chemical wash to remove any stains or discolouration. Then, we remove the efflorescence, which is the white chemical powder on the interlocking. We then remove weeds or vegetation crowding the stones, and apply a polymeric joint that hardens, which is used to reduce any further weed growth, infestation or erosion. This seal will strengthen the interlocking stone’s protecting seal, so less maintenance will be required in the future. In the final step, an overlapping coat of sealant is applied depending on the seal you choose. We offer a natural sealer that gives a cleaner look, a semi-gloss that gives a wet finish, and a high gloss that gives a more pronounced wet look as if it has just rained.

With our help, your interlocking will have protection from the following common issues:

• Protection from staining
• Protection from vegetation growth
• Protection from mould, mildew, moss, and fungus
• UV protection
• Protection against insect infestation
• Protection from pitting
• Easier cleaning and maintenance services

Sealant will improve your home’s overall aesthetic and prolong the life of the interlocking structure. Without this sealant, your interlocking stone will be subject to stains, discolouration and fading, cracking, pitting, unhinged joints due to sand loss, and daily wear and tear that will have your stones looking worn out and outdated.

With this list of to-dos and important steps to remember when sealing interlocking stones, it is best to hire someone who is experienced with this process. We understand that one of the primary motivations for a DIY project comes from the intention of saving money. However, when adding up all the time and money spent gathering the necessary tools and supplies for sealing your interlocking, it ends up costing more than by hiring a professional.

Contact us at Seal Tech to discuss your interlocking options.