I’m wondering if you could use the same sealant we used on our brick floors. When we were having this place built, our builder ( and many others) swore by Ring Brick Floor Sealant. Twenty four years later, we are still very happy with it. No peeling, etc. it might be worth checking into.

Question-why are you wanting to seal the concrete pavers? Thompsons water seal works ok-my DH actually has very good results using clear, matte or satin spray paint on pieces that have been painted and left outdoors.

My DH is a statuary maker-he makes everything you can think of for outdoor garden decor-I've had some pieces for over 20 years that were painted and sprayed with Krylon.

Concrete pavers are very pourous, so they'll soak up a lot of sealer. If you have good drainage underneath them they shouldn't crack, if you're looking to seal them to preserve color-contact the manufacturer to see what the stain is that was used.

I don't know your climate but we have had concrete pavers on our pool deck in Florida for over 15 years. We sealed them once after the first year because it was recommended (by someone) to do so. We have not sealed them since. They still look the same as when they were purchased.

Thanks for the insight. I have no idea who the manufacturer was or if they were ever sealed. They look faded and the sand needs to be replaced, so it seems like a good time to seal them. It should help with the weeds too.

chispa, the links were very helpful, and led me to techniseal, which looks like where I am headed. I hadn't thought of looking at manufacturers since I don't know where these came from. Thanks :)

Just don't use cheap slicone-based "sealers"!!! Thompson's isn't much better....it's wax-based. If I had my say, I'd outlaw these things!!! They're near worthless.

Tile-lab has some long-lasting sealants, for indoors & out.

Faron