Not All Sealed Concrete Pavers Are Created Equal
The method used to apply surface protection affects stain resistance, color retention, and post-installation requirements. Some pavers use a single-layer primer, while others incorporate multiple protective layers during manufacturing. These differences are important when evaluating how sealed pavers protect against stains, color changes, and other everyday exposure.
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A single-layer topical primer may enhance a paver's color, but it provides limited stain resistance and surface protection, and the color is more likely to fade over time. County Materials' Sentinel Sealed Technology™ uses a proprietary hybrid paver manufacturing process that bonds two protective layers—a factory-applied penetrating primer and sealer—to the paver's surface. The result is a true, pre-sealed concrete paver designed for maximum stain resistance, surface protection, and long-lasting color.
How Sentinel Sealed Technology Works
Sentinel Sealed Technology combines a penetrating primer and protective sealer to create two layers of protection. The primer forms a bonded base layer, while the sealer creates a durable barrier. Applied through a precision-controlled, three-step manufacturing process, this approach provides more comprehensive surface protection than a single-layer topical primer.
The Three-Step Process
The completed process produces a pre-sealed paver with protection already in place.
Designed to Resist Stains and Maintain Color
Outdoor pavers face exposure to food and beverages, grease, oil, dirt, sunlight, weather, and everyday wear. These conditions can affect both the appearance and maintenance needs of a hardscape. Sentinel Sealed Technology is designed to resist common contaminants, including mud, dirt, grease, oil, and red wine, while helping protect against UV fading and surface degradation.
The finished surface is designed to provide a refined, slip-resistant texture, making Sentinel Sealed concrete pavers the ideal choice for pool decks, patios, outdoor kitchens, and other outdoor spaces.
Simplify Installation and Enjoy Your Finished Space Sooner
Traditional field-applied sealing can be an arduous, labor-intensive process. Contractors must return to the jobsite, suit up with the appropriate protective equipment, prepare the surface, and methodically apply sealer across the finished pavers. Weather and application conditions must also be considered, followed by the required curing time before the surface is ready for use.
Sentinel Sealed Technology applies a protective treatment during manufacturing, eliminating the need for a post-installation sealing step. Contractors can avoid a return visit, helping simplify project completion and scheduling.
For homeowners, that means fewer steps between installation and enjoying the finished outdoor space.
Real Projects. Real Results.
Sentinel Sealed pavers are ideal for patios, pool decks, outdoor kitchens, walkways, terraces, pedestrian plazas, and commercial or hospitality spaces. The Madeline Island Yacht Club project illustrates their use in a waterfront landscape, while the Backyard Leisure residence provides a residential outdoor living example.
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