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No, It is not necessary to use sealer at all

However, sealer does help to resist stain penetration and certain sealers will enhance and deepen the color of the paver. We recommend you test any sealer you are considering using on a hidden area or on an extra paver and follow the manufacturer's directions for application. This will allow you to see the effects of the sealer on the appearance of the paver and on its slipperiness for safety.

Care procedures should be done one regular and twice a year.

Regular Maintenance

Sweep and wash the deck or driveway regularly. Removing nature's debris from the pavers keeps them clean and reduces the risk of staining to the paver’s surface. Wash away grime by spraying the pavers with a hose. Avoid directing the water spray straight into the joints, as it can disrupt the sand. Areas of high traffic, such as doorways, may require cleaning more often. Scrub stains using a mild detergent mixed with water. Use a nylon brush to remove the dirt. Test out the nylon brush and detergent on a paver in a hidden area to make sure it does not damage the pavers before using it in a highly visible area. Wash away the detergent completely after cleaning.

Semiannual Maintenance

Sweep the deck or driveway and pressure wash the total deck or driveway surface. Spot clean any stained areas using procedures described in the section “Cleaning Heavily Soiled Areas.” Use caution when using a pressure washer. Be sure to angle the spray so that it is not parallel to the joints as the intensity of the water stream may be too harsh and may dislodge the joint sand. Limit the pressure as not to damage the surface of the paver. Only use enough pressure to clean the surface. Check pavers for rocking, low or high edges, joint spacing, alignment and broken or chipped pavers. If minor settling or movement has occurred, pavers can be easily leveled and adjusted. Many installers do routine repairs if necessary.

Artistic Pavers do not require sealing.

Because of the denseness of our products you do not need to seal your Artistic Pavers. 

Over the phone:
To get a sample of our products contact the East Coast / West Coast offices or your local sales representative.

 Call your regional office. (520) 426-3479.Call your regional office. (305) 653-7283.

How to request a sample online:
To request a sample online 24/7 go to professionals > promotional items and select your sample style and color, your request will be sent to your assigned sales rep. and your sample will be shipped directly to you.
Request Samples Online

Email a sample request:
For samples you can also email us at sales@artisticpavers.com and we will handle your request as well, include your company address, name and colors desired.

All requests are limited to two colors, samples come in small sizes (4x8's).

Nope,

We are the Manufacturer and do not do the installation.

Our products are very dense and require little maintenance. However, all pavement require maintenance and it is essential for their long term performance. To see a full guide on how to keep your deck looking like new for years to come, please see the Care and Maintenance section of our website.

They don't, however we do have thicker options.

We manufacture 1-5/8 inch pavers for pedestrian applications, 2-3/8 inch pavers for vehicular applications and special order 2 inch paver for installations over pedestals.

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Countless,

Our pavers are a segmented paving system, which allows for expansion and contraction without producing surface cracks, unlike monolithic concrete surfaces and stamped concrete which cracks very easily. Each paver is factory pressed which produces a paver that averages over 8,000 pounds per square inch (PSI). This makes our paver extremely durable and less porous than poured concrete.

Care & Maintenance 3.6, TREE DROPPINGS

The intensity and age of the stain will affect the outcome of the cleaning. Cleaning the stains in a timely manner is essential to achieve satisfactory results. Carefully spot clean the stains with a
cleaning solution and usually water. Let it soak and rinse with water thoroughly to push any stain
residue away from the deck or driveway. Repeat the process until the stains are satisfactory cleaned out. Deeply embedded stains may require the application of a commercial remover designed to dissolve and remove stains. If you decide to use a commercial stain remover, consult the stain remover
product manufacturer for application instructions.

Care & Maintenance 4 Snow Removal

Concrete pavers offer outstanding freeze-thaw resistance. They endure de-icing salts much better than most
pavement surfaces. Snow and ice are removed with shovels or plows like any other pavement. Electric or
liquid snow-melting systems work well under concrete pavers, eliminating plowing while reducing slip
hazards. Further information can be found in ICPI Tech Spec 12—Snow melting Systems for Interlocking
Concrete Pavements.

Care & Maintenance 5 Re-sanding Joints.

During normal use, the sand-filled joints receive dirt from traffic on the pavement. Dirt settles into the top of
the joints, helping to hold the sand in place. Installations exposed to driving winds or runoff, however, may
lose some joint sand that can be simply replenished with dry fine sand. New sand should be applied and
leveled below the paver bevel. The proper sand to use would be a very fine and clean play sand. Leaving
the joint sand too high can retain water and spur algae growth.

Care & Maintenance 3.5, Cleaning 
Soiling from normal foot traffic, road salts and everyday use.

Wash area thoroughly with a pressure washer. On heavily soiled areas, spray the area with a
commercial grade cleaner and scrub with a nylon brush. Rinse thoroughly.

Use Dry Ice.

Care & Maintenance 3.5, Gum or Tar

Apply dry ice directly on top of the gum or tar. After freezing, use a putty knife or scraper to remove the gum or tar from the surface. There are also gum removers on the market to purchase.

No,

Artistic Pavers have a zero joint. Just sweep cleaned screened bedding sand into the spaces.

Yes,

But make sure when installing a thicker paver or paving slab on the field and a thinner paver for coping or border, the field base needs to readjusted to match the coping and/or border thickness.

Follow our Installation Guide.

Pavers are simply laid on sand and require no grouted joints, no mortar and most importantly, no poured concrete sub-base which will increase your cost heavily and can cause severe delays in the completion of your finished pool deck.

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Very well,

We offer compressive pavers, all of our products can be installed on salt and chlorine system pools. 

Saltwater from pools that use chlorinators will not damage our decking because our pavers and coping products are manufactured at a high density, making them impervious to damage from saltwater pools. Many natural and manmade products require the pool deck to be sealed to avoid saltwater chlorination damage, algae, or mildew growth, we don't.

Each paver is factory pressed which produces a paver that averages over 9,000 pounds per square inch (PSI). This makes our paver extremely durable and less porous than poured concrete.

Use high-quality epoxy waterproof grout,

It is important to use waterproof grout that can hold up humid conditions around the pool. High-quality waterproof grout is the only smart way to ensure your swimming pool tile designs hold up and last a lifetime. An epoxy grout is the best option for durability for all pool coping installations.

The beveled edge on our pavers prevents stubbed toes, and simplifies installations.

The beveled cushioned edge on our pavers is to help to prevent tripping hazards and aids the installer in the leveling process of the paver installation. Pavers without beveled edges are more difficult to level in sand set installations.

No,

Our pavers are a segmented paving system, which allows for expansion and contraction without producing surface cracks, unlike monolithic concrete surfaces and stamped concrete, which cracks very easily. Each paver is factory pressed which produces a paver that averages over 8,000 pounds per square inch (PSI). This makes our paver extremely durable and less porous than poured concrete.

Yes!

Artistic Pavers can be used for architectural and decorative uses such as fountains, raised walls, benches, planters, etc. Our 24" x 24" four sided coping pieces make gorgeous outdoor tables, even unique built-in bars with bar stools. This ensures that materials used for specialty accent features will coordinate with the Artistic Paver decking material. Please visit our gallery for other ideas.