Paver Installation & Care

  Notice:
Paver colors may vary from pallet to pallet. On occasion a pallet
of pavers may have a slightly different shade of color to it. This is
an industry wide concern, and even with the modern technology,
monitoring of materials, and stringent quality control we still may
have a slight variation in color. We bring this to your attention
to educate installers on the proper installation process to help
eliminate blotchy color patters and promote the beautification of
pavers.

Installing Pavers:
When installing pavers of two or more pallets. Always randomly
pull several pavers (2-5 at a time) from as many different pallets
as possible to help distribute any shade difference throughout
your paver job. (This is called the salt and pepper effect).

Ice Melting Products:
Ice melting products can and will do severe damage to concrete
(pavers) and are not covered under any warranty. Ice melting
products (salt, calcium chloride & magnesium chloride), will
cause concrete/pavers to : flake, chip, spall, scale and crack. This
damage is common among concrete pavers, stamped concrete,
and poured concrete if these products are used to remove ice or
snow.

Efflorescence:
Efflorescence is a white deposit of calcium carbonate (salts) that
bleeds out of concrete and forms dried white film on the surface
of pavers. This efflorescence will dissipate over time once exposed
to normal weather conditions. Pressure -washing or applying mild
acid will also immediately remove most of the efflorescence residue.
60 to 90 days is the adequate time allowance for a paver to fully
bleed out. We recommend waiting at least this long if you have
plans of sealing the pavers.