to seal ornot to seal

TripleT · #1 (**permalink**) 03-07-2007, 10:16 PM

I am currently bidding a job for an outdoor patio/bar. As this is a busy restuarant/bar I was curious as to what some of you would do regarding sealing this or not. I'll probably install the fence around the bar then install the bar over a slab(block and cultured stone) then install pavers. I have installed quite a few patios/walkways but have never sealed any of them. Any good products out there? Any do and don't's? I appreciate it. This will be my first foray into commercial work. Should be a really fun job to kick off the season.

Stonehenge · #2 (**permalink**) 03-08-2007, 12:13 AM

Why are you considering sealing this time?

Re: sealers, I like Techniseal. Solvent based acrylic sealer. Dries fast. Nice finish.

TripleT · #3 (**permalink**) 03-08-2007, 05:40 PM

As this patio is to be used as an outdoor bar at a busy restuarant I'm concerned that someone might drop a glass of wine causing a stain. I suppose that someone could drop a glass of wine on any patio I've ever done but the probability seems higher. So if you were building an outdoor patio/bar would you seal it?

Fine Edge · #4 (**permalink**) 03-08-2007, 06:15 PM

One extra thing to charge them for!!!!!

Stonehenge · #5 (**permalink**) 03-08-2007, 07:01 PM

Hmm.. As Fine Edge alluded to, I'd put them on the annual sealer plan.

TripleT · #6 (**permalink**) 03-08-2007, 07:32 PM

Fine Edge, How's business in the Charlotte area? I'm thinking of relocating to the Huntersville area. These NY winters have started to get old.