Paver Stripping
Paver stripping is the chemical and mechanical (pressure washing) removal of old, failed, or improper sealers from the surface of a paver system. Over time, sealers can turn white (blushing), peel, or become "milky" due to moisture trapped beneath the surface. Stripping returns the pavers to their original, bare state, allowing them to be properly cleaned and re-sealed. In some cases tinted before being re-sealed.
The most common reasons for stripping include:
Moisture Trapping: If a non-breathable sealer was applied to damp pavers, water vapor gets trapped, creating white, cloudy patches.
Over-Application: Applying too many coats of sealer over the years creates a thick, plastic-like film that eventually cracks and peels.
Incompatibility: If a water-based sealer is applied over an old oil-based sealer (or vice versa), the two layers will not bond, causing a flaky mess.
What We Use:
Ever see pavers that look hazy, white, or like they’re "peeling" like a bad sunburn? That’s usually a failed sealer from a previous job. To fix it, we don't just spray over it—we hit the reset button with Super Stripacast.
*4 layers of different sealers being stripped*