Paver Cleaning and Sealing Job (pics)
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ckingclean
Cleaning with Aloha
Clean County PW
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Hey Chris--That looks sweet. Nice marketing pictures if you wanted to do that. If you don't mind me asking how much a SQ' you charge to seal?? I know on larger jobs such a Parking garages where lets say you are getting $30,000 to Powerwash it you can also get the same price to seal it with a clean sealer from VC seal. This we were taught at the UAMCC Convention. THis is for a Clear Seal. Less labor then Powerwashing big time on these large jobs but of course more product being used(Sealer) but a ton less labor hence a similiar price in the larger jobs.
Christopher
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That job turned out very nice!
How long to do the job?
How do you sand the joints? Spread out the sand then broom it all over or is there a special method.
I have seen some pavers that were looking like that in town, maybe they need to be cleaned, sanded and sealed?
Where can I learn more about this?
Thanks.
How long to do the job?
How do you sand the joints? Spread out the sand then broom it all over or is there a special method.
I have seen some pavers that were looking like that in town, maybe they need to be cleaned, sanded and sealed?
Where can I learn more about this?
Thanks.
ckingclean
Cleaning with Aloha
Thanks John!
Our sealing prices vary widely depending upon what product is being used and what the customer wants. Some sealers are $35/gallon while others are $135/gallon. It also depends on the porosity of the concrete or stone. Sometimes we will put down two coats if it's really absorbent or the customer wants the most premium package.
Your right, the labor is super easy and fast. The material cost is not. If I were sealing a parking garage, I would use the most cost effective sealer and price accordingly.
ckingclean
Cleaning with Aloha
This job took four days. About 6,000 sq. ft. Probably could have done it in three, but we ran out of sand once.
Sanding the joints is easy, just broom it into the cracks. A gas blower is a great tool on these jobs. It works great to blow the excess off the surface and keep the leaves off before sealing.
There are lots of pavers out there! Some don't need the sand, but they can all benefit from being sealed.
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Larry Millette
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Great job on that Sealing job! It looks WAY better than it did. I can see where you went though so much sand. You guys really pack it in there. Very nice! :thumbup2:
ckingclean
Cleaning with Aloha
Maybe we'll go over some sealing and protective treatment stuff at the Hawaii Roundtable...
extremeseal
New member
As of today i have not masterd this website, still looking for the vendor section.
So pardon for spaming as you all call it.
There are a few misconceptions, in paving, one that they need sand,so why are they called inter locking pavers?
And would you agree that the more sand is in the joints,the more dirt and debris collect in the joints,and the more dirt and debris the more mold and mildew will grow?
And have you ever seen a sealer last longer than max 2 to 2 half years no matter what they where made off , water or solvent? (sun or uv will distroy any conventional coating)
And would you agree that unless you use a sealer that locks in the sand,the next rain storm all your sand would end up at the end of the drive way?
And what about all to call backs that some coating has turned white because of ground moister
I agree those pictures look awsome, but for how long and at what cost?
6000 sq ft in three day's? at what cost?
If i could show you how to do the same job in one day,on a sunny day that is,would you like to know how?
And if you could give your customer a seven year warranty on this sealer, for less than a dollar a sq ft, would you want to know?
Ok there won't be a wet look or a high closs, but would you rather exchange vanity for sanity?
Thank you,
Paul
So pardon for spaming as you all call it.
There are a few misconceptions, in paving, one that they need sand,so why are they called inter locking pavers?
And would you agree that the more sand is in the joints,the more dirt and debris collect in the joints,and the more dirt and debris the more mold and mildew will grow?
And have you ever seen a sealer last longer than max 2 to 2 half years no matter what they where made off , water or solvent? (sun or uv will distroy any conventional coating)
And would you agree that unless you use a sealer that locks in the sand,the next rain storm all your sand would end up at the end of the drive way?
And what about all to call backs that some coating has turned white because of ground moister
I agree those pictures look awsome, but for how long and at what cost?
6000 sq ft in three day's? at what cost?
If i could show you how to do the same job in one day,on a sunny day that is,would you like to know how?
And if you could give your customer a seven year warranty on this sealer, for less than a dollar a sq ft, would you want to know?
Ok there won't be a wet look or a high closs, but would you rather exchange vanity for sanity?
Thank you,
Paul
chrishartje
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chrishartje
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ckingclean
Cleaning with Aloha
Hi Paul, Wow that was quite a post!
I would love for you to show me how to do this in one day.
I would also love to see a product stand up to 7 years of UV exposure in Hawaii.
Feel free to call me if you like.
Thanks
Hows that product holding up?
extremeseal
New member
Hi Chris and Chris
Yes i'm extremeseal.net
If you would like to know more visit www.extremeseal.net or the manufactures website at www.simixsolutions.com and learn on how to clean and seal quick and inexpensive.
And yes Chris the potasium silicate will hold up to 1200 degrees, and the only tools i use is a $80- proflo backpack sprayer from home depot to apply it, just refill and shake it and go spray, no further tools to clean or waist.
Unless you don't mind draging a small hose behind you, you could fill a 20 or 30 gall tank and use a sure flo pump and spray.
Your job could be so simple and fast, not to mention the profits!
Between the cleaner and the sealer your cost would be around $0.20cts a sq ft
For futher information please fill out the contact section on my website.
Happy thanks giving to all
Besrt regards.
Paul
Yes i'm extremeseal.net
If you would like to know more visit www.extremeseal.net or the manufactures website at www.simixsolutions.com and learn on how to clean and seal quick and inexpensive.
And yes Chris the potasium silicate will hold up to 1200 degrees, and the only tools i use is a $80- proflo backpack sprayer from home depot to apply it, just refill and shake it and go spray, no further tools to clean or waist.
Unless you don't mind draging a small hose behind you, you could fill a 20 or 30 gall tank and use a sure flo pump and spray.
Your job could be so simple and fast, not to mention the profits!
Between the cleaner and the sealer your cost would be around $0.20cts a sq ft
For futher information please fill out the contact section on my website.
Happy thanks giving to all
Besrt regards.
Paul
810f250
Griffs Services PowerWash
Christopher
Moderator
Not trying to hijack the thread but with all the paver guys here posting, I have a question for you guys.
I don't have pictures yet but I should have some next week.
They are faded red pavers that have hard water stains on them that are bad, residue from the water fountain splashing out and running down to the drain. There is a spot where it is worse by the landscaping where it runs down to the drain, a lot worse.
The stains are white and look almost like soap scum.
I tried 9 different chemicals with muriatic 3:1 and it is the only thing that worked somewhat. It foamed up quick and started to show color in the foam so I rinsed it quick but no damage. I tried it in other places but no luck in other spots.
I tried Prosoco, EacoChem and another local brand and the best out of them was the Muriatic.
I will take some pictures this week to post them and will do it in another thread.
Just wondering what you think will work on this stuff.
Thank You.
I don't have pictures yet but I should have some next week.
They are faded red pavers that have hard water stains on them that are bad, residue from the water fountain splashing out and running down to the drain. There is a spot where it is worse by the landscaping where it runs down to the drain, a lot worse.
The stains are white and look almost like soap scum.
I tried 9 different chemicals with muriatic 3:1 and it is the only thing that worked somewhat. It foamed up quick and started to show color in the foam so I rinsed it quick but no damage. I tried it in other places but no luck in other spots.
I tried Prosoco, EacoChem and another local brand and the best out of them was the Muriatic.
I will take some pictures this week to post them and will do it in another thread.
Just wondering what you think will work on this stuff.
Thank You.
Clark Services
New member
What type of sand did you use and what was the cost per ton? What type of truck shipped the material IE End Dump, 10 Wheeler. Bidding a large paver job and never priced this much sand material.