It is essential to work with a sealer that is created specifically for the type of surface you are dealing with. This will ensure that the surface is fully protected and you get good value for money. Always look at the product description to understand which surfaces are compatible with the sealant. Choose carefully for Indian stone because not all sealants give a good finish on this material. Area of coverage Consider the weather conditions leading up to the sealing – rain and wind can both cause disruption so it is best to leave it for a calm and dry day, preferably during spring or summer. Not just that, but it is also meant to resist the penetration of fuels and oils. This means you can achieve complete protection from Ronseal, as you might expect for such a great name over the years.

The easy to apply patio sealant protects your walkways from the discolouration that is caused by fuels and oil and this makes it perfect for driveways. It also protects the surfaces from grease, making it perfect for patios. This formula also hardens sand so it’ll go a long way to keeping weeds at bay for a fair while. If you take the steps above and really put the leg work in you’ll give this amazing product a chance to work to its full potential. Coverage offered as guidance. Will vary depending on surface porosity, texture and application process.The product provides you with a matt finish and can last up to 5 years, and it’s easy to apply but like all great patio sealing, much relies on preparation. You’ll need to follow the exact same steps noted in the SmartSeal review. Personally, for the cost, I prefer SmartSeal. This isn’t to say this isn’t a great product. Not at all, I feel this is exactly and every bit as good as SmartSeal but costs significantly more. Ourpatio sealerfor flagstone pavingis solvent based, butour natural stone sealer for Indian sandstone,slate, limestoneand terracotta productsare solvent free. Patio slabs by their very composition tend to hold moisture which leads to various forms of algae, moss and lichens growingleaving the patio looking unsightly. Next, we have the much more affordable Sika Patio Seal that has a powerful formulation to protect your surfaces from the elements. The solvent-free product creates a barrier that protects your stone walkways/patios from the grease, dirt, oil and whatever else is unfortunate enough to stain your patio.

The Stoneworks Wet Look Natural Stone Sealer works perfectly if you just need a general sealer for different masonry surfaces. This product is advertised to give a wet look, but the finished product is not as shiny as you might expect. It prevents the stones from additional wear and tear caused by the elements, UV rays and general foot traffic, thus elongating the service life.

Rycal for me has a decent balance between cost and performance Sika and Everbuild. If you don’t want to shell out for the top notch product ergo Smartseal, this is going to do a pretty decent job at half the money. But as always, you get what you pay for in this world and with Everbuild being less money now I find this a tough one to buy. The first thing that’ll throw you when you pop open the lid if a slightly milky colour, don’t panic, this is perfectly normal. It’s like PVA glue in the sense it drys clear but has a white milky look prior to setting. With our solvent based sealer for precast patio slabs two coats of sealer are advised, one coat only will leave the patio slabs normally with limited protection and overall a patchy finish. The sealer will also help protect the pointing between the joints, but make sure any new pointing has cured properly before the sealer is applied. On most type of flagstone patio's coverage of the sealer will be approximately 4-6 m2 per litre, but always apply to a test area 1st to make sure you are happy with the finish.Overall finishes will vary dependent on type of stone that has been laid.To keep your patio fully protected we would recommend a top up coat of sealer every approx 5 years dependent on wear and tear.

And yes it does what it says, the protection is definitely there – some people use this as a means to stop leaks on stone baths! No questioning the quality of the product against rain then! Best glossy wet look for printed concrete driveways and patios: Smartseal Imprinted Concrete Sealer or Adseal Then of course get any remaining sand up and off the patio – you’ll probably need to wait for this to dry so you can use a soft broom to really clean it up. Apply your patio sealerYou do not have to worry about toxic chemicals because the product is safe for animals and plants because it is solvent-free. Pros After the patio is clean you need it to dry out thoroughly and then you don’t need to wait as most sand can be brushed in wet. Use patio grout These sealers are made of chemicals, so it is typical for a chemical smell to appear, especially for solvent-based sealers, but it will fade after drying. Best for a dry natural stone look (sandstone or slate): Smartseal Natural Stone Sealer – Dry Finish– best of the best for stone but do you want to pay? If you require a patio sealer for internal floors, view our products for natural stone, they are highly effective sealers for internal work, without the solvents and other chemicals associated with external sealing products. Once applied algae, moss and lichen will be greatly reduced and remain easy to maintain. If maybe twice a year our patio revive product is applied the surfaceshould remain looking good and green surface algae will no longer form.