Paver sealing, cleaning and re-sanding in Kissimmee, FL
What sealing costs in Kissimmee and how often it is due
Cleaning, re-sanding with polymeric sand and sealing runs $1.75–$3.25 per sq ft in the Q3 2026 Cost Index; a 480-square-foot driveway is about $850 to $1,550, a 600-square-foot pool deck $1,050 to $1,950. Stripping a failed old sealer adds $0.75 to $1.50 per square foot. Seal new concrete pavers 60 to 90 days after installation, then every three to four years on a driveway and every two to three on a pool deck.
Should you seal pavers in Florida?
Yes, for concrete pavers: sealing slows fading, makes oil and rust stains removable, locks the joint sand, and keeps mold and algae from taking hold in 50-plus inches of annual rain. Travertine and marble get a penetrating sealer only. Porcelain needs none. Sealing does not stop settling, does not prevent rust from well-water irrigation (it only makes it easier to remove), and does not replace polymeric sand.
Two kinds of sealer, two different results. Film-forming acrylics (solvent- or water-based) sit on the surface, give a wet or satin look, and need re-coating every two to three years; applied over damp pavers they haze white, which is the most common sealer failure we are called to fix. Penetrating sealers (silane/siloxane, fluoropolymer) soak in, leave the look natural, breathe, and last three to five years. Joint-stabilizing sealers do both jobs on the sand. The chemistry, with brand types, is in Sealer Types Compared.
Our cleaning and sealing process
- Inspect: sealer type on the surface (water beads or not), efflorescence, rust, oil, mold, joint depth, any sunken areas to fix first.
- Strip if an old film sealer has failed; otherwise skip.
- Clean: surface cleaner on a pressure washer at 2,500–3,000 psi with a wide tip to avoid etching, efflorescence cleaner on white haze, rust remover on iron stains, degreaser on oil ({guide('rust-stains-irrigation-well-water', 'stain identification guide')}).
- Dry: 24 to 48 hours, longer in the rainy season; sealing over moisture is how pavers turn white.
- Re-sand: sweep polymeric sand into the joints to just below the chamfer, vibrate with a plate compactor on a pad, blow off every grain from the surface.
- Activate the sand with a fine mist, let it set 24 hours with no rain in the forecast.
- Seal: two thin coats, back-rolled, with an anti-slip additive on pool decks and steps. Foot traffic in 4 hours, cars in 48.
Timing: sand and sealer both need a dry day and a dry night, so in June through September we book the job for a morning with a clear radar and we watch the Pour Calendar the way we do for pours.
What goes wrong with pavers here, and what sealing does about it
| Problem | Cause | Sealing helps? | Real fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| White haze on new pavers | Efflorescence: salts migrating out during the first rainy season | No; wait it out, then clean | Efflorescence cleaner before sealing |
| White cloudy sealer | Film sealer applied over moisture | No | Strip and re-seal on a dry deck |
| Orange streaks | Iron in well-water irrigation | Makes removal easier | Adjust heads or add an iron filter |
| Black or green film | Mold and algae in shade | Slows it | Clean; trim shade; seal |
| Weeds and ants in joints | Loose or missing joint sand | Only with polymeric sand under it | Re-sand with polymeric, then seal |
| Fading color | UV on unsealed concrete pavers | Yes | Seal every 3–4 years |
| Sunken areas | Base washout | No | Lift and relay (paver repair) |
Permits and HOA
Sealing is maintenance; no permit anywhere. HOAs may regulate the finish: Solterra allows concrete surfaces to be sealed only in a clear matte finish and requires a request, so a wet-look sealer there needs approval first (Solterra Resort). Vacation rentals in Four Corners, ChampionsGate and Reunion schedule sealing between guests: Paver Sealing & Cleaning in Four Corners, Paver Sealing & Cleaning in ChampionsGate, Paver Sealing & Cleaning in Reunion.
Sealing costs (Q3 2026)
| Item | Unit | Low | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paver driveway, concrete pavers (60–80 mm), 6 in limerock base | sq ft | $14.00 | $22.00 | Borders, bands and cuts add; removal of old concrete adds $2.00–$4.00 |
| Paver clean, re-sand (polymeric) and seal | sq ft | $1.75 | $3.25 | Stripping an old failed sealer adds $0.75–$1.50 |
| Paver lift-and-relay of a sunken area | sq ft | $9.00 | $16.00 | Minimum charge applies to small areas |
Price per square foot drops on larger areas; a driveway and pool deck sealed on the same visit cost less than two visits. Stripping is the expensive step, which is why choosing the right sealer the first time matters.
City pages for this service
Kissimmee is the anchor. These pages cover what changes locally: base on ridge sand versus flatwoods sand, which office you deal with, the HOA, and the age and type of the houses.
A maintenance calendar for a paver surface in this climate
| Interval | Driveway | Pool deck | Walkway |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 60 to 90 days | First clean, re-sand and seal | First clean, re-sand and seal | First clean, re-sand and seal |
| Annually | Rinse; spot-treat oil | Rinse; spot-treat sunscreen and organics | Rinse |
| Every 2 to 3 years | Check joints; top up | Re-sand and re-seal if in full sun | Check joints |
| Every 3 to 4 years | Clean, re-sand, re-seal | Re-sand and re-seal if screened | Clean, re-sand, re-seal |
| Every 8 to 12 years | Consider a strip and reseal | Consider a strip and reseal | Consider a strip and reseal |
| As needed | Lift and relay any settled area before sealing | Same | Same |
What the visit actually involves
A sealing visit is mostly cleaning and sanding. We start with a survey for settled areas, because sealing a field that needs lifting glues the problem in place. Then organic growth and staining are treated chemically and by type, iron staining with a stone-safe or concrete-appropriate rust remover, tannin with a percarbonate cleaner, oil with a degreaser and a poultice. Washing is done with a surface cleaner at moderate pressure rather than a turbo nozzle, because the object is to clean the paver without excavating the joint.
Then the joints are cleaned to depth, the field is dried, polymeric sand goes in dry, is vibrated down with a plate compactor on a protective pad, topped up and blown completely clean. Water goes on in stages per the product instructions. The sealer follows only once the sand has cured, which on a large field usually means a return visit rather than the same afternoon.
Finished paver sealing & cleaning from our crews
Job photos from our crews around Central Florida. Every lot gets its own base, slope and drainage plan, so use these for finish and pattern ideas rather than as a template.
See the full gallery, with real photos and renderings labelled →
Questions we get about this
How often should pavers be sealed in Florida?
Concrete pavers: 60 to 90 days after installation, then every three to four years on a driveway and two to three on a pool deck. Travertine and marble: a penetrating sealer every three to four years. Porcelain: never.
How much does paver sealing cost?
About $1.75–$3.25 per sq ft including cleaning and polymeric re-sanding; a two-car driveway is $850 to $1,550. Stripping an old failed sealer adds $0.75 to $1.50 per square foot.
Why did my pavers turn white after sealing?
Either efflorescence that was sealed in, or a film-forming sealer applied over moisture. Both need the sealer stripped and the deck re-sealed dry.
Polymeric sand or regular sand?
Polymeric. It hardens in the joint, resists washout, ants and weeds, and holds the field. It must go in dry and be activated with a light mist; too much water and it crusts on the surface.
Wet look or natural?
Wet look is a film-forming acrylic: richer color, more maintenance, slippery without additive. Natural is a penetrating sealer: no change in look, longer life. HOAs like Solterra require the matte option.
Can you seal in the rainy season?
Yes, on a morning with a dry forecast for 24 hours. We cancel and reschedule rather than seal ahead of a storm.
Can the sealing be done the same day as the sanding?
Usually not on a large field. The polymeric sand has to cure first, so sealing is often a return visit a day or more later.
Get a written estimate for your project
Tell us the size, the surface you have now and where the lot is. We visit, measure, check access and drainage, and send a written proposal. No pressure calls.
What changed in this update: 2026-09-11 — first published