Paver Sealing & Sanding
Paseo

Paseo’s Mediterranean layout puts pavers in courtyards, under trellises and along shared walks as well as on drives. Those areas are shaded and irrigated, so algae and staining build up where sun can’t dry them.

Where irrigation water carries minerals, overspray staining is a frequent issue in communities like this. Unsealed pavers absorb it; sealed pavers keep it on the surface.

Pavers laid from 2006 to 2016 have also had years of storms washing joint sand out. Polymeric sand restores the joints and stops pavers shifting under foot and tire.

Next to Six Mile Cypress Slough. Paseo is a gated community of roughly 440 acres in the Daniels Corridor of south Fort Myers, beside Six Mile Cypress Slough and near Gulf Coast Town Center and Bell Tower Shops. The slough brings cypress, oak and wetland plants close to many homes, along with humidity and leaf litter. Shaded paver areas here stay damp after rain, so we allow extra drying time before any sand or sealer goes down.

A decade of building by two builders. Stock Development and Pulte Homes built Paseo between 2006 and 2016, with about 1,158 homes planned. Pavers from the first phases are now close to twenty years old, while the newest sections are around ten. Older drives often show sunken joints and faded color; newer ones may still show efflorescence, a white haze that should be cleaned off before sealing so it is not trapped under the finish.

Flats, casitas, townhomes and single-family. Home types include two-bedroom flats of about 1,227 to 1,404 square feet, casitas built as two-floor units joined by trellises, split-level and two-story townhomes, twin villas of roughly 1,575 to 1,891 square feet, Heirloom single-family homes from about 1,809 square feet and Traditional Series homes from about 2,273 square feet with up to five bedrooms. Casita courtyards and townhome entries often fit our up-to-400-square-foot tier. Traditional Series drives usually use the standard driveway rate.

Twin villas and split-level townhomes. Twin villas share a wall, and often the paver walk between the two garages too. When one owner seals and the other does not, the line down the middle is obvious from the street. We are glad to quote both halves together so neighbors can split the visit, and we match the sealer on both sides. Split-level and two-story townhomes usually have short drives and an entry walk, which fit the smaller tiers.

Trellises and shared walks. The trellises that connect casita units shade the pavers beneath them most of the day. Vines and climbing plants drop leaves and flowers that stain, and the shade keeps the joints wet. We clean those walks at lower pressure to protect trellis posts and stucco, treat green film before sealing, and choose a breathable sealer so moisture under shaded pavers can escape.

Who owns which walk. On attached homes, the walk outside your door may belong to you, your building or the master association. HOA dues at Paseo vary widely by home type, and so does what those dues cover. We confirm ownership with you or the manager before quoting, so shared walks are billed to the right party and done on the association’s schedule.

Village Center and pool area. The 26,000-square-foot Village Center holds a fitness center, pilates studio and 90-seat theater, with a free-form pool and spa, sundeck, private cabanas and a tiki bar, plus the Paseo Pub, Bistro and coffee and ice cream shops. Residents spend a lot of time there, which makes weekdays easy for work at home. Leave the gate list updated, move the car and switch off sprinklers the night before.

Fishing pier and outdoor courts. Tennis, basketball, bocce, volleyball, a children’s water playground and a fishing pier round out the amenities. Owners who fish carry bait and scales home on shoes and coolers, and those oily spots on the drive are degreased before sealer goes on.

Sand into dry joints only. We never sand a damp surface. Polymeric sand is spread on dry pavers and worked down to about an eighth of an inch below the paver top, following Alliance Gator’s guidance. A plate compactor settles it, then we sweep and compact a second time and wet each section with a soft shower until it is evenly soaked. If the old sand has failed, it is dug out at least an inch and a half before new sand is added.

Rain, cure and the sealing gap. Summer storms build quickly over the Daniels Corridor. Rain-safe times for polymeric sand range from about 15 minutes on some newer products to a day on others, and the wait before sealing ranges further still, from roughly one day to about a month depending on the sealer. Sand cure before sealing follows the label, so some homes are finished in one visit and others in two.

Picking a finish. Paseo’s warm Mediterranean palette suits a wet-look or enhancing sealer that brings back tan, rose and terracotta tones. Owners who prefer a matte look choose a natural penetrating sealer instead. We can seal a small corner of each so you can compare before the full job.