Common questions about patio resealing

Washing removes dirt. It doesn't put protection back. A clean, unsealed patio still drinks water, and water plus a Colorado freeze is what breaks concrete down. Wash it, then seal it.

Late spring through early fall, while surfaces are dry and temperatures are steady. Fall pays off fastest, because the patio goes into freeze-thaw season protected.

No, and be careful of anyone who says otherwise. Sealer protects sound concrete; it doesn't repair damaged concrete. Hairline surface crazing is normal and seals over fine. Structural cracks, heaving, or deep spalling need a concrete repair contractor first. We'll tell you which you have at the estimate.

Glossy sealers can get slick when wet, so we offer a non-skid additive on request. Ask for it and the finished surface grips even in the rain.

You can. Homeowners who do usually run into two problems: prep that isn't thorough enough for the sealer to bond, and roller or sprayer application that leaves a thin film sitting on top of the texture. That's why so many DIY reseals fail in a season. We brush by hand because it's the difference between a coat that bonds and a coat that peels.

If there's a warmer week during the wintertime, we can still reseal your patio during the "offseason."