Brick Job Coming Up

[OkanoganPressureWash]

Here's a red brick walkway/entry that has been dulled by sprinkler water and about 20 yrs. I will be cleaning it up and detailing around the brick carefully bringing back it's life!
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[OkanoganPressureWash]

I will saturate the grass and foliage prior to washing. What solutions would you guys use on this to brighten things up?

 

[bhenson]

Please post after pics and method of cleaning after you are done with the job. Like to see and hear what you did.

 

[OkanoganPressureWash]

Please post after pics and method of cleaning after you are done with the job. Like to see and hear what you did.

I will share the details bhenson.

Mike

 

[John Orr]

Looking at the pic, I don't see any evidence sprinkler mineral build-up. What I do see are pavers that have shifted due to loss of sand in the joints. The joints are filled with "gunk". A thorough cleaning with a surface cleaner along with a turbo for trimming should clean it right up.

What you should propose - and advise them it will need to be done after the cleaning - is re-sanding the joints and an application of a sealer. I would think that this walk would be an excellent candidate for Seal 'n Lock - it's a two-part water-based polyurethane that will lock the sand in the joints and bring back the color of the pavers. The folks at Seal 'n Lock say that $1 to $1.50 per sq ft is appropriate. Price includes cleaning, sanding (using your pwer) and sealer. Since it is water-based, it can all be done in one day with no milky haze from moisture.

P.S. Don't forget to kill the weeds before you seal!

 

[OkanoganPressureWash]

Looking at the pic, I don't see any evidence sprinkler mineral build-up. What I do see are pavers that have shifted due to loss of sand in the joints. The joints are filled with "gunk". A thorough cleaning with a surface cleaner along with a turbo for trimming should clean it right up.

What you should propose - and advise them it will need to be done after the cleaning - is re-sanding the joints and an application of a sealer. I would think that this walk would be an excellent candidate for Seal 'n Lock - it's a two-part water-based polyurethane that will lock the sand in the joints and bring back the color of the pavers. The folks at Seal 'n Lock say that $1 to $1.50 per sq ft is appropriate. Price includes cleaning, sanding (using your pwer) and sealer. Since it is water-based, it can all be done in one day with no milky haze from moisture.

P.S. Don't forget to kill the weeds before you seal!

John,

I did invest in a flat surface cleaner. Seal 'n Lock sounds interesting I will research. Most certainly would offer a complete package! Thanks.