Jointing sand - Sealing block paving

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gavinruane
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Post: # 28757Post gavinruane

can anyone tell me the best way to go about sealing the brett alpha blocks which have wider joints than normal omega block paving.resiblock flicks the sand out of the joints when put on with a roller and much more suitable for the omega blocks.should i use some sort of joint stabilser first or should i not be using resiblock on alpha blocks.
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Post: # 28771Post Edgecraft

Hi gavinruane

I always use a pump sprayer for applying the first coat of sealer to Block Paving, then after that if needed you can apply a second coat in either the same way or with a roller !

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Post: # 28807Post Tony McC

A proper sprayer is the best option. It gives more even coverage, and more square metres per litre, than a roller, and it avoids lifting sand from the joints.

It can be a bit of a pain in the arse having to clean after each use, but it's well worth the effort because it does a much better job.
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Post: # 28893Post gavinruane

thanks guys.....has anyone ever pumped resiblock thru one of these pumps,or better still can you tell me what kind of sealer you did pump thru these pumps.sealing seems to be my undoing since i do a great job on the paving and then can't quite get to grips with the sealing business!
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Post: # 28954Post jonnyboyentire

I've used Eureko Pave-Gard on two clients' drives recently after we'd washed and re-jointed for them. Goes on milky white at first (dont panic!!) then goes off quite quickly.....sprayer definitely best - I have a backpack one which I restrict for sealer, moss killer, and weedkiller only....
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Post: # 29162Post Tony McC

Isn't Pave-Gard a joint stabiliser rather than a paving sealant, or am I thinking of summat else? It's a water based PVA-alike, innit?
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