Surface preparation
Whether you are punching up someone else’s work or making sure you keep your own hardscape handiwork pristine, Seal ‘n Lock offers an array of specialized cleaning solutions perfect for any job. Explore our selection of cleaners and surface preparation and learn more about how you can keep any surface looking its best.
Two products, two different problems.
Proper surface preparation starts with identifying what needs to be removed. Use PRO Rapid Strip for existing compatible coatings and paver sealers, or the PRO Efflo-Remover Kit for efflorescence and mineral deposits. Preparing the surface correctly gives the new sealer the best foundation for a reliable result.
PRO Efflo-Remover Kit
New PRO Series product$190Two-step kitA professional two-step surface-preparation system that pairs PRO Efflo-Remover with PRO Neutralizing Cleaner for the final cleaning and neutralizing step.
- PRO Efflo-Remover: 1:1 through a maximum of 1:4 Product : Water
- PRO Neutralizing Cleaner: 1:4 Product : Water
- Never mix the concentrates
- Always test a small, inconspicuous area first
PRO Rapid Strip
New PRO Series product$2855-gallon pailA fast-acting, professional-strength stripper formulated to penetrate, soften, and remove compatible sealers, paints, and coatings from pavers, concrete, and masonry.
- Strip → Remove → Clean → Verify
- Identify the coating and test a small area first
- Contain removed coating and residue, keep it out of storm drains
- Read the current product guide before use
What to work out before you order.
Identify what is on the surface, confirm it on a test area, and the order takes care of itself.
Identify what needs to come off
Old coatings and paver sealer call for PRO Rapid Strip. A white chalky residue is efflorescence and mineral deposits, which is the PRO Efflo-Remover Kit.
Allow for dilution
PRO Efflo-Remover works from 1:1 through a maximum of 1:4 Product : Water. PRO Neutralizing Cleaner is used at 1:4. Never mix the concentrates.
Test a small area first
Efflorescence can vary depending on the paver, installation conditions, and moisture within or beneath the surface. Test a small, inconspicuous area before determining the scope and price of the work.
Not sure which one the surface needs?
Test it on the actual surface before you commit the whole job, or call and describe what you are working on.
Become a Seal ‘n Pro Professional.
With over 20 years of experience helping contractors tackle all types of sealing projects, our team has become a leading expert in best practices for the industry. If you want to improve your skills in hardscape sealing, we offer hands-on training for contractors everywhere.