The Bond It Patio Paving Sealer is also relatively effective against the growth of mould and algae. Although it may not stop it from growing altogether, customers have reported noticing a dramatic decrease in the amount of mould present on their patio. Can be more suitable for indoor use, or just more pleasant to apply in general, as there’s less smell Less likely to kill or damage plants if product lands of them by accident (easily done when applying with a spray)

As you can see, using paving sealant can extend the life of your patio, as well as improve its appearance. Offering good value for money, this Everbuild 405 Path & Patio Seal comes with enough product to coat a large patio at least twice (if not three times). In terms of conditions, most sealers shouldn’t be applied if either the air or surface temperature is below 5°C. You should also avoid applying the sealer if temperatures are above 30°C. Application can be done with a paintbrush or roller, and it spreads on easily. As with the majority of these products, if the sealer is allowed to pool during application, it will leave white marks when it rains – so beware! Choose dry time of year. As mentioned, you need a dry spell (preferably of at least a week) when applying patio sealer to make sure you get the best results.Patio Slabs require 6.5m² per litres per coat for the first application and 8.5m² per litre per coat for the second application. With an included fungicide, the Sika Patio Seal is one of the best patio sealers for protecting the patio and stopping any slippery moulds grow over the colder months. If you want to avoid a gloss finish, the Pro-Kleen PatioSeal dries matt, leaving almost no trace on the paving at all.

After final coat, make sure patio will be protected from rain for several hours. Ideally leave 24 hours of no rain and no traffic on the surface to ensure a full cure. The water-based acrylic coating can be used on paths, patios, natural stone and concrete, protecting the surfaces from rain, oil, sun and organic growth. It gives quite a glossy finish, especially when two or three coats are applied. However, if your patio is quite porous, you may find that with just one coat it’s still relatively matt. The more coats of gloss sealer that are applied, the glossier it will be. Most products recommend using two to three coats of sealer. One coat may not be enough to create a durable seal.Compared to some other makes, it’s markedly less expensive, especially considering that you still receive a reasonable amount in the bottle. If your patio is starting to look a little dull and tired, patio sealer can give it a new lease of life, adding a gloss or matt finish to the stones and improving the richness of their colour. You’ll need to make sure that you get the best patio sealer for the type of stones you want to seal, and ensure that it will achieve the effect you’re after. During application, the acrylic-based sealer shouldn’t be allowed to pool, as this can lead to white spots and marks remaining visible once it dries. If spraying on an uneven surface, it can be more difficult to ensure no puddles form, and a brush may be required as well as a sprayer.

The 5 L container is sufficient to cover an area of approximately 40 m ² (with one coat), although this also varies depending on the porosity of the stones. It’s quite a runny liquid, and a lot can go a long way. It can be applied with either a sprayer, brush or roller, with a sprayer generally being the most economical method. Approximately two hours are needed between coats. P102 Keep out of reach of children.P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.P273 Avoid release to the environment.P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/ spray.P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor/…P331 Do NOT induce vomiting.P501 Dispose of contents/container to …

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Clean Up:Remove as much product as possible from application equipment before cleaning. Clean brushes, rollers and other equipment immediately after use with white spirit or brush cleaner. Some local authorities have special facilities for the disposal of waste coatings. Do not empty product into drains or watercourses.

A single coat may be sufficient for some uses indoors, but for the most part at least two (if not three) coats will be required. The more coats that are used, the glossier the finish. It can be applied with either a roller, brush or sprayer, and the liquid has a reasonably low viscosity. Water-based sealers are mixed with a resin. This resin might be acrylic or polyurethane. Because they are water based, these sealers do not have as strong a smell as solvent-based sealers, making them more pleasant to use. It can be used in bathrooms and kitchens with stone or slate floors, as well as on concrete, slate, patios and other porous surfaces. The finished effect looks as though the stone is damp, which brings out richer tones and colours.Once dried, the Sika Patio Seal is very resistant to water, and it brings out the colour of slabs with its slightly glossy finish. The sealer is sufficiently high-gloss to shimmer in the sunlight, which may or may not be desirable depending on personal preference. The liquid has a low enough viscosity to apply with a paint/fence sprayer, which seems to produce better results compared to using a roller. Using a sprayer is also more economical in terms of product usage. At least two, if not three coats will be required, and it takes at least three hours before the next coat can be applied.