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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 9:17 am
by pavetastic
Hi,
I've just had a new driveway installed (110m2) 5 weeks ago, using Marshalls Drivesett Argent Block Paving in Graphite colour.
I'm trying to decide how to seal and have looked through the pavingexpert site (which is excellent), but the big question I have is whether to treat the paving as stone/granite or concrete.
The paviours seems to be concrete with granite flecks embedded in the surface, so not sure what to do. Can you assist?
(I'm looking at a damp-look effect across the surface, ideally with an impregnator so it lasts longer. There has been no signs of efflorescence yet.)
Thank you
J
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 5:33 pm
by DempseyLiverpool
They are concrete
Cheers
Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:29 pm
by RAPressureWashing
DempseyLiverpool wrote:They are concrete. Lithofin stainstop should fit the bill.
Cheers
Lithofin stain stop for block paving? NO WAY. Worst advice I have heard on here for ages!!!!
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 6:32 am
by lutonlagerlout
I find with a little maintenance argent keep its looks without a sealant
if you seal once with a wet look sealer it is a bi annual job
if you keep the drive clean and jet wash once a year and resand it looks good
what sealant roger ? resiblock?
LLL
Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2014 6:45 am
by RAPressureWashing
lutonlagerlout wrote:I find with a little maintenance argent keep its looks without a sealant
if you seal once with a wet look sealer it is a bi annual job
if you keep the drive clean and jet wash once a year and resand it looks good
what sealant roger ? resiblock?
LLL
LLL
Yes one of the Resiblock products, depends on what finish you want though. The Lithofin won't bind/stabilise the sand.
But as you say keep it clean so a bit of maintenance and no need for sealing block paving IMO
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:46 pm
by pavetastic
Thanks for your advice guys.
I've been reading up on the Resiblock and it seems good, but it's very expensive. I'm generally a believer that you get what you pay for, but is Resiblock really worth as much as it costs?
I've seen some other 'high solid' sealants that are pretty much half the price, so I'd appreciate if you guys think that the extra cost is really justified.
Thanks again
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 9:50 pm
by RAPressureWashing
pavetastic wrote:Thanks for your advice guys.
I've been reading up on the Resiblock and it seems good, but it's very expensive. I'm generally a believer that you get what you pay for, but is Resiblock really worth as much as it costs?
I've seen some other 'high solid' sealants that are pretty much half the price, so I'd appreciate if you guys think that the extra cost is really justified.
Thanks again
As someone who has used Resiblock products many times in the past then Yes.
Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 11:43 pm
by lutonlagerlout
sadly all the good stuff costs £££
a certain well know brand of patio ruiner that is cheap as chips has ruined many patios that I have seen
LLL
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:12 pm
by sy76uk
Just had a look at resiblock. Does a 5l tin really only cover 3m2?
I've got a driveway to clean and seal soon. The lady want's a good quality non sheen sealant. I've never sealed a drive before so had no idea how much it would cost.
She's going to get a bit of a shock when I put the quote in by the looks of thing's.
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:26 pm
by RAPressureWashing
Which Resiblock product?
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2014 11:13 pm
by sy76uk
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2014 6:56 am
by RAPressureWashing
I'll give you a call over the weekend if you want? save me typing endlessly, and I can talk you through applying this.
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2014 2:30 pm
by pavetastic
Hi Roger,
I'd appreciate if could provide your advice in a post please if possible, as it would help me too as I prepare to use Resiblock.
Thank you in advance
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2014 4:57 pm
by higgness
Me too:)
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2014 7:44 pm
by sy76uk
Thank's Roger, I'd very much appreciate that mate.