Paver sealingin Sunrise, FL.

When the Everglades burn west of Sunrise, as they did in June 2026, ash falls on pavers and washes into the joints with the next rain. It mixes with the joint sand and whatever algae is growing there, and it turns the joints dark grey. Light pavers show it most.

Before sealing, the joints are blown out and the pavers cleaned so none of that is locked in. Fresh polymeric sand goes back in, then the sealer. Sealing while ash is still falling nearby is a waste, so the timing follows the fire season. The same goes for a wet stretch of summer: sealing waits until the pavers have dried out. If the joints are only partly filled, the fresh sand brings them back to full height before sealing.

The Mediterranean townhomes out toward Sawgrass Mills and Markham Park often have a paver entry or a small courtyard that the owner maintains. Small courtyards between walls stay shaded, and the joints hold water and algae. They also collect leaves from the planters that line most entries, and the tannin stains light pavers brown.

They are quoted by the square foot and done in two short visits. Neighbors' entries are kept clear of sand and sealer, and the gate code or guest list is sorted before the day. If the association has rules about paver finish or color, check them before choosing a wet look. Foot traffic can usually come back within a day, which matters on an entry you walk through every day.

Welleby's homes were built between 1984 and 1992, and where a pool deck there is pavers, it has had decades of sun on it. Pool decks take chlorine splash, sun and bare feet, and a faded, gritty deck is usually one that has lost its seal and its joint sand. Sun and pool chemicals fade concrete pavers from the top down.

A natural finish is the usual choice around a pool so the deck is not slick when wet. The clean is rinsed toward the drains and away from the pool, and the deck stays off limits until the sealer has cured. Planters, furniture and pool toys come off the deck before the clean and stay off until the sealer has cured.