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Frequently asked questions

Clear answers before you seal, strip, sand, or restore.

Use this page to understand the common decisions homeowners face before requesting paver sealing, stripping, restoration, sanding, maintenance, travertine sealing, or concrete sealing.

General FAQs

The most common questions before a free assessment.

Can True Seal estimate from photos?

Yes. Photos help show fading, white haze, loose joint sand, stains, weeds, access, and surface condition. Satellite imagery can help review size and layout. In-person estimates are available by request when a closer look is needed.

What information should I send for an estimate?

Send your name, phone, email, address, the service you think you need, at least one project photo, and any notes about old sealer, stains, weeds, sand loss, pool deck use, or drainage.

Do pavers always need to be stripped before resealing?

No. Stripping is for failed, cloudy, peeling, sticky, or incompatible sealer. Clean, compatible pavers may only need preparation, sanding as needed, and sealing.

Why does joint sand matter?

Low or washed-out joint sand can make clean pavers look unfinished and can affect stability, weed pressure, and the finished appearance. Sand condition should be reviewed before sealing.

What is covered by the warranty?

Warranty coverage is focused on the sealant for eligible pavers that have not previously been sealed by another company. Other issues, surface conditions, damage, drainage, stains, weeds, and old coating history are not automatically covered.

Do you offer maintenance after the initial service?

Yes. True Seal offers maintenance plans for areas previously serviced by True Seal Paver Sealing at 60% of the original job total, available at the 1-year or 2-year mark depending on exposure and condition.

Paver sealing FAQs

Paver sealing questions homeowners ask.

True Seal helps Florida homeowners clean, sand, and seal driveway pavers, patios, walkways, and pool decks with a prep-first process built for sun, rain, irrigation, mildew, stains, and everyday traffic.

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How much does driveway paver sealing cost?

Paver sealing starts at $1.50 per sq ft. Final pricing depends on square footage, access, condition, cleaning needs, stains, joint sand, previous sealer, and whether stripping is needed.

What is the difference between paver sealing and paver stripping?

Paver sealing protects a compatible, prepared surface. Paver stripping removes failed, cloudy, peeling, sticky, or incompatible old sealer before the surface can be resealed.

Do pavers need cleaning before sealing?

Yes. Paver cleaning is a major part of the result. Dirt, mildew, residue, and buildup should be removed before sealer is applied.

Do you re-sand paver joints before sealing?

Joint sand is reviewed during the estimate. If the joints are low, washed out, or uneven, paver sanding may be recommended before sealing.

Will sealing bring back the color of my pavers?

Sealing can enrich and enhance prepared pavers, especially when the surface is clean and compatible. Deep stains, damaged pavers, or failed coating issues may require separate correction.

What areas does True Seal serve?

True Seal serves Spring Hill, Brooksville, Hudson, Trinity, Wesley Chapel, Homosassa, Inverness, The Villages, Tampa Bay, and surrounding Florida communities.

Paver stripping FAQs

Paver stripping questions homeowners ask.

When old sealer turns white, blotchy, sticky, or starts peeling, adding another coat usually makes the problem worse. Stripping removes failed coating so the surface can be corrected before resealing.

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Is paver stripping always required?

No. It is reserved for failed or incompatible coatings that cannot be safely corrected with cleaning and resealing alone.

Will stripping restore every paver perfectly?

It can dramatically improve failed coating issues, but permanent staining, paver damage, or moisture problems may still remain visible.

Can you reseal after stripping?

Often yes, but the surface needs enough dry time and a clean compatibility path before resealing.

How much does paver stripping and resealing cost?

Paver stripping and resealing starts at $3 per sq ft. Final pricing depends on failed sealer severity, access, stains, condition, and square footage.

What causes white haze on pavers?

White haze can come from trapped moisture, failed old sealer, residue, product incompatibility, or conditions that prevented proper bonding.

Can I just pressure wash failed sealer off?

Pressure washing alone usually does not correct failed sealer. The coating problem should be diagnosed before any correction path is chosen.

Paver restoration FAQs

Paver restoration questions homeowners ask.

Restoration is for paver surfaces that need more than a quick clean. True Seal reviews the surface, corrects visible issues where possible, refreshes joint sand, and prepares the area for lasting protection.

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What is the difference between sealing and restoration?

Sealing protects a prepared surface. Restoration is the broader prep and recovery path when the pavers also need cleaning, sanding, correction, or failed-coating review.

Can restoration remove all stains?

Many stains can be improved, but some deep or long-term stains may remain. The assessment sets expectations before work begins.

Do restored pavers need maintenance?

Yes. Florida sun, rain, irrigation, and traffic all affect long-term appearance, so maintenance guidance matters.

Does paver restoration include sanding?

It can. If joints are low, washed out, or full of weeds, joint sanding may be part of the restoration plan.

Can failed sealer be part of restoration?

Yes. If old sealer is cloudy, peeling, sticky, or incompatible, paver stripping may be recommended before resealing.

What areas does True Seal restore?

True Seal reviews driveways, patios, pool decks, walkways, entries, and other residential paver areas in Spring Hill, Tampa Bay, and surrounding communities.

Paver sanding FAQs

Paver sanding questions homeowners ask.

Joint sand supports the paver field, reduces weed growth, and helps the surface shed water correctly. When sand washes out or breaks down, the surface can look neglected even after cleaning.

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Do pavers need sanding before sealing?

Often they do. Low or missing joint sand should usually be corrected before sealing.

Will sanding stop all weeds forever?

No exterior service can promise that, but proper cleaning, sanding, and sealing can reduce the conditions weeds exploit.

Can sanding be done without sealing?

Yes. Some surfaces need sanding only, while others benefit from sanding plus sealing after the prep is complete.

What causes joint sand to wash out?

Rain, pressure washing, drainage, ants, weeds, traffic, and age can all contribute to sand loss.

Do you offer colored sand?

Optional colored sand can be discussed when it fits the paver color, finish, and project goals.

Will sanding fix loose or sunken pavers?

Sanding can improve joints, but sunken pavers, movement, or structural issues may require a separate repair conversation.

Maintenance plan FAQs

Maintenance plan questions homeowners ask.

Protect your investment and keep your pavers looking clean, sealed, and well-maintained after the initial service is completed. True Seal offers maintenance plans at 60% of the original job cost, available at the 1-year or 2-year mark after your initial paver sealing project.

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How much does maintenance cost?

True Seal maintenance plans are 60% of the original job total for areas previously serviced by True Seal Paver Sealing.

Should I choose the 1-year or 2-year plan?

The 1-year plan is best for high-traffic or heavy-exposure areas. The 2-year plan is best when the original sealer is still performing well after the first year.

What is not included in maintenance pricing?

Repairs, major stain removal, heavy weed removal, rust removal, oil removal, drainage issues, and additional square footage may require a separate estimate.

Who qualifies for the maintenance plan?

Maintenance pricing applies only to areas previously serviced by True Seal Paver Sealing.

Does maintenance include a sealer refresh coat?

Yes. The maintenance scope includes surface inspection, cleaning, joint sand touch-up as needed, a sealer refresh coat, and final walkthrough.

Can I add more square footage during maintenance?

Additional square footage may require a separate estimate because maintenance pricing is based on the original True Seal job area.

Travertine sealing FAQs

Travertine sealing questions homeowners ask.

Travertine needs a different conversation than brick pavers. True Seal reviews stone condition, porosity, previous coatings, moisture exposure, and slip-sensitive areas before recommending a cleaning and sealing path.

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Is travertine sealed the same way as brick pavers?

No. Travertine is natural stone and should be evaluated for porosity, moisture, finish, and surface use before sealing.

Can travertine around a pool be sealed?

Often yes, but wet areas need careful finish selection and clear maintenance expectations.

How often should travertine be resealed?

Timing depends on exposure, use, cleaning habits, and product history. A surface review gives the best answer.

Can travertine around a pool be slippery?

Any wet surface can be slip-sensitive. Pool deck use and finish expectations should be discussed before sealing.

Will travertine sealing change the color?

The final look depends on the stone, prep, product, and finish. Expectations should be reviewed before work begins.

What areas do you service for travertine?

True Seal reviews travertine pool decks, patios, entries, walkways, and outdoor stone surfaces in Spring Hill, Tampa Bay, and nearby communities.

Concrete sealing FAQs

Concrete sealing questions homeowners ask.

Concrete driveways, patios, walkways, and pool areas can absorb stains, mildew, and Florida moisture. True Seal reviews the slab condition, texture, coating history, and cleaning needs before recommending a sealing path.

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Can all concrete be sealed?

Not always. Surface condition, prior coating, moisture, cracks, and staining should be reviewed first.

Will concrete sealer fix cracks?

No. Sealer can help protect a prepared surface, but structural cracking or movement needs a separate conversation.

How long does concrete sealing last?

Longevity depends on exposure, traffic, drainage, cleaning habits, and product compatibility.

Does concrete need to be cleaned before sealing?

Yes. Cleaning and prep are important so dirt, mildew, and residue are not trapped under the sealer.

Can concrete sealing help with stains?

Sealing can help reduce absorption on a prepared surface, but deep oil, rust, irrigation, or organic stains may need separate treatment and may not disappear completely.

What concrete surfaces can True Seal review?

True Seal can review driveways, patios, walkways, lanais, pool areas, and outdoor slabs in Spring Hill, Tampa Bay, and surrounding communities.

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