If you’ve recently had a paver patio, driveway, or pool deck installed, there’s a good chance your installer (or even the paver manufacturer) told you that sealing isn’t necessary.

Technically, they’re right—there’s no law that says you must seal your pavers. But here’s the better question: Do you want your pavers to look great and last longer with less maintenance? If the answer is yes, sealing is one of the smartest investments you can make.

Why Do Installers Say Pavers Don’t Need Sealing?

This usually comes from the manufacturer. Their goal is to sell a product that’s marketed as “low-maintenance.” If they told homeowners that sealing was required, it could make the pavers seem like more work or more expensive to maintain.

From the perspective of the manufacturer, they’re not wrong—an individual paver doesn’t require sealing to exist. But as a homeowner, you’re concerned about the performance of the entire space—not just a single paver. That’s where sealing makes a big difference.

Benefits of Sealing Pavers

1. Protection Against Stains

Oil, food, leaves, and even irrigation or pool water can leave stubborn stains. A quality sealer acts as a barrier, minimizing stains and making spills easier to clean.

Ask yourself: if the manufacturer says sealing isn’t needed, are they also guaranteeing their pavers are stain-proof? (They’re not.)

2. UV Protection to Preserve Color

Paver colors are created with pigment, and pigment fades in the sun over time. Sealing with a product that includes UV blockers helps maintain those rich colors longer.

Unless your manufacturer claims their pigments don’t fade in sunlight, sealing is the only way to protect against UV damage.

3. Extending Surface Life

Every surface wears down over time from foot traffic, vehicle traffic, rain, and sun exposure. Sealing adds a protective layer that slows that wear, preserving the surface texture and appearance.

4. Joint Protection and Stability

Most of the long-term maintenance of a paver system happens in the joints between the stones. Without care, joints can:

• Wash out in rain
• Harbor weeds or moss
• Become home to ants or pests

That’s why at Perfect Paver Co., sealing isn’t just about the surface. As part of our process, we install polymeric sand in the joints. This sand hardens after activation, locking the pavers in place and minimizing future joint maintenance.

The Bottom Line

Sealing isn’t required—but it’s highly recommended if you want your patio, driveway, or pool deck to:

• Look better longer
• Resist stains and fading
• Require less maintenance

At Perfect Paver Co., we’ve built our process around sealing not just the paver surface, but also strengthening the system as a whole by stabilizing the joints. It’s an investment that pays for itself in reduced upkeep and longer-lasting beauty.

Related Reading

• Should I Seal My Pavers?
• Why You Should Seal New Pavers

Keeping Your Pavers Looking Their Best

If you’re unsure about whether sealing is right for your pavers, we’d be glad to walk your project with you. We’ll explain the options, answer your questions, and recommend the best approach for protecting your investment.