{"id":23268,"date":"2025-06-06T10:48:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T09:48:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/?p=23268"},"modified":"2025-06-06T10:50:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T09:50:28","slug":"how-can-you-protect-paving-slabs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/blog\/how-can-you-protect-paving-slabs\/","title":{"rendered":"How can you protect paving slabs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Paving slabs can be protected by the use of a suitable slab paving sealant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/product-category\/paving-slabs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Paving slabs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> can benefit from the use of slab sealant in several ways. Slab paving sealant can:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Further enhance their colour<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Protect against penetration of oil and other stains<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reduce weed and algae growth<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"Noto Sans Symbols\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Noto Sans Symbols&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u25cf&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stabilise the sand in the joints<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It is by no means essential to use slab paving sealant and remains a matter of choice.\u00a0 Sealants can sometimes change the colour of paving slabs and may affect the slip resistance of the surface. Always seek advice from slab paving sealant manufacturers about the benefits and use of their products.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you are considering using slab paving sealant, this blog will discuss its use, application and compatibility when treating old and new paving slabs. The longevity and appearance of paving slabs can be influenced by good initial installation and maintenance in line with manufacturers guidelines, so this will also be covered. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What should I consider when selecting and using a slab paving sealant?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The key considerations are around the compatibility of the sealant with your paving slabs and how and when to apply the sealant to get the best results:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Compatibility of slab paving sealant <\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">There are a wide range of paving sealants available, with acrylic and polyurethane paving sealants considered as the best type to use with paving slabs. Look for products that are manufactured to the highest standards by companies certified to BS 5750 or ISO 9000 quality standards.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Always check the compatibility of the sealant you are considering with the paving slab you are intending to use it on. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> crucial if you intend to seal <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">products that form a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/products\/permeable-paving\/hydropave-textured-slabs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">permeable paving<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> system. The reason for this is it requires a compatible paving sealant that will still allow surface water to drain through the joints.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span aria-label=\"Rich text content control\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you are sealing an area that has already been sealed, new paving sealant may not adhere properly. Most sealant manufacturers provide special products to remove old sealant before applying any new sealant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How and when should paving sealant be applied?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Paving sealant is generally be applied with a watering can (with a fine rose attached) and a squeegee. But some sealants can be spray applied for quicker application. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">For new slab paving, it is important to allow any moisture or efflorescence that may be present in the slabs or jointing material to disperse before sealing. This could take from two and six months.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">For existing slabs, cleaning with a pressure washer is advised. This can dislodge jointing sand so this will need to be replaced.\u00a0 Two weeks should be left after cleaning to allow the moisture to dry out before applying the paving sealant.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sealant should be applied on a warm, dry day, as moisture and cold can adversely affect the adhesion of the sealant to the paving slabs. As a 24-hour drying time may be needed between coats, a period of two or three warm and dry days would be ideal for the application process. Always follow the manufacturer&#8217;s guidance when applying the sealant.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-23303 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-can-you-protect-paving-slabs-blog-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"How can you protect paving slabs?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-can-you-protect-paving-slabs-blog-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-can-you-protect-paving-slabs-blog-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-can-you-protect-paving-slabs-blog-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-can-you-protect-paving-slabs-blog-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-can-you-protect-paving-slabs-blog-4-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-can-you-protect-paving-slabs-blog-4-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/how-can-you-protect-paving-slabs-blog-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How does correct installation help protect paving slabs?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Correct installation is essential for the long-term performance and appearance of paving slabs. While the paving slabs are in direct contact with the people and vehicles that use the area, the sub base underneath is responsible for bearing all the weight. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The sub base must be designed and installed correctly to meet the expected loading for its traffic category. Failure to do so can lead to slabs becoming uneven and more likely to be damaged. This affects their appearance and makes it harder to maintain and clean the area.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where permeable paving is installed, as well as providing the support for the slabs, the design of the sub base must be able to drain away the surface water. If it is not correctly installed, this can lead to surface flooding, damage to the paving slabs, and a costly removal and replacement of the whole system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\">\n    <section class=\"blogInArticleCTA\">\n        \n        <div class=\"blogInArticleCTA__Inner\">\n                            <div class=\"blogInArticleCTA__Content\">\n                                            <div class=\"blogInArticleCTA__Title\">\n                            <h4>Our sub base specifier tool makes paving project planning easy<\/h4>\n                        <\/div>\n                                                                <div class=\"blogInArticleCTA__Text\">\n                            <p>Simply enter a few project details and you\u2019ll instantly receive preliminary sub base design drawings to use for your initial design and project pack.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"blogInArticleCTA__Button\">\n                    <a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/sub-base-specifier-tool\/\" target=\"_blank\">Get started!<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/section>\n<\/p>\n<h2 data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">How can simple maintenance help to protect paving slabs?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Regular cleaning and maintenance will help to sustain the overall aesthetic qualities of paving slabs.\u00a0 Keeping paving slabs clear of dirt by regular brushing will prevent <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">it from building<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> up and creating a place for weeds to grow between the joints in the slabs.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cleaning with a stiff brush and soapy water will also help to maintain the visual appearance of the paving area. Always check with the manufacturer of the paving to learn which cleaning products are compatible, as strong acid-based products could damage the surface.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Checking and replacing <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">any<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> missing jointing material will not only improve the appearance of the paving. It <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">will also help to keep the slabs in position <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and better able to withstand the designed level of traffic in the area. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5575 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore_chryston_high_school-mayfair_flags_silver-graphite-6-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore_chryston_high_school-mayfair_flags_silver-graphite-6-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore_chryston_high_school-mayfair_flags_silver-graphite-6-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore_chryston_high_school-mayfair_flags_silver-graphite-6-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore_chryston_high_school-mayfair_flags_silver-graphite-6-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore_chryston_high_school-mayfair_flags_silver-graphite-6-450x299.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore_chryston_high_school-mayfair_flags_silver-graphite-6-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/wp-content\/uploads\/tobermore_chryston_high_school-mayfair_flags_silver-graphite-6.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Where can I find more information about the best way to protect my paving slabs?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span aria-label=\"Rich text content control\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tobermore has extensive experience <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> supplying<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/product-category\/paving-slabs\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">paving slabs<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"none\">to a variety of projects. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">We understand how important the design and installation processes are to the final appearance and longevity of our <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">customers&#8217; products<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Craig McBride, Tobermore\u2019s Technical and Product Training Manager, explains: <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cThe easiest way to produce a visually appealing and long-lasting hard landscaping project is to back up quality products by delivering on good design and installation. We have a wealth of services that support our customers through each stage of the project. This means the end result is one that people will proudly want to protect and preserve for a long time.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p data-ccp-border-bottom=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-bottom=\"0px\" data-ccp-border-between=\"0px none #000000\" data-ccp-padding-between=\"0px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you would like to see for yourself why our products are worth protecting, we have a quick and easy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/request-a-sample\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">sample service<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> you can use. If you have any questions about protecting our products or would just like to know more about our range of paving solutions, please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tobermore.co.uk\/professional\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contact our sales team<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. They will be happy to guide you through the choices available for your project.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335572071&quot;:0,&quot;335572072&quot;:0,&quot;335572073&quot;:0,&quot;335572075&quot;:0,&quot;335572076&quot;:0,&quot;335572077&quot;:0,&quot;335572079&quot;:0,&quot;335572080&quot;:0,&quot;335572081&quot;:0,&quot;335572083&quot;:0,&quot;335572084&quot;:0,&quot;335572085&quot;:0,&quot;335572087&quot;:0,&quot;335572088&quot;:0,&quot;335572089&quot;:0,&quot;469789798&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789802&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789806&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789810&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;,&quot;469789814&quot;:&quot;nil&quot;}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paving slabs can be protected by the use of a suitable slab paving sealant.\u00a0 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