If your pavers or travertine look white, milky, cloudy, or blotchy, or the sealer is peeling, the old sealer has failed. Putting new sealer on top won't fix it. It has to be stripped first.
Signs You Need Stripping
- White or milky haze that doesn't go away
- Peeling or flaking sealer
- Dark and light patches
- Sticky or slippery spots from heavy coats
Our Stripping Process
- Test the stripper on a small area.
- Apply a stripper made for pavers or natural stone and let it dwell.
- Agitate and rinse thoroughly.
- Clean, re-sand the joints, and reseal with a breathable sealer.
Learn why sealer turns white or cloudy and the sealing mistakes we fix most.
Sealer Stripping Cost
Stripping and full restoration of pavers, travertine, or stone typically runs $3.00 to $5.00 per square foot, depending on how many coats are on the surface, the type of sealer, and the size and layout of the area. We measure on site and put the square footage and price in writing.
The cheapest way to avoid stripping is to have the job done right the first time. Many of the failed jobs we strip came from the "$99 guy," and fixing them often costs double what a proper seal would have. Read the paver sealing cost guide and strip and reseal vs. replace.
Where We Strip Failed Sealer
Peeling, milky, or flaking sealer is a common problem on pavers sealed by other companies or with store-bought products. We strip failed sealer and reseal correctly in every community below.
- Sealer stripping in Riverview, FishHawk, and the South Shore: Riverview, FishHawk, Lithia, Hawkstone, Balm, Gibsonton, Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Southshore Bay, Sun City Center, Valencia Del Sol, Wimauma
- Sealer stripping in Brandon and East Hillsborough: Brandon, Valrico, Riverhills, Bloomingdale, Seffner, Dover, Thonotosassa, Plant City
- Sealer stripping in Tampa and North Tampa: Tampa, South Tampa, Harbour Island, Carrollwood, New Tampa, Tampa Palms, Wesley Chapel
- Sealer stripping in Lakeland and Pinellas: Lakeland, Pinellas County
Dealing with failed sealer elsewhere? Send us a photo and we'll advise. Call or text (813) 389-3683 or see all of our service areas.
Customer Reviews: Brick Paver Stripping
We hired them after seeing the quality of their work at several of our neighbors.
They even had to strip off the old, incompletely applied, sealant first, in order to ensure that the new sealant would last and would look good.
We were very pleased with the end result and found them to be very professional and knowledgeable.
Sam and Steve are the best in the area at what they do. We used another paver company when we had to have our pavers repaired and they would only do it if they could seal it too. Long story short after peeling sealant and it being slippery as ice, we called Sam and Steve. They had to use a stripping compound to remove the old before sealing our pavers. Learn from us....use the best company in the area Paver Sealing Florida. Their workmanship and effort to detail is a joy to watch. You won't regret calling Sam and Steve.
These guys are the best! They took the time to explain the process and why the exact steps where needed.
My pavers were disgusting but they were able to "bring them back" and they now look new again.
They stripped the old sealant, removed all stains, treated my pavers for efluorescence, did another treatment that cleaned the pavers, sanded the joints and then applied the sealant.
They cleaned the work area and vaccummed the pool to remove any sand or debris that may have entered the pool during treatment.
I would highly recommend these two old guys!
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Brick Paver Stripping FAQs
Why does sealer need to be stripped?
New sealer can't fix failed sealer underneath. If the old coat is white, peeling, or blotchy, it has to come off first.
Can travertine be stripped?
Yes, with stone-safe strippers and careful rinsing. Our customer Matt M. put it simply: the crew stripped the old layers off and resealed it, and it looks like new.
Is stripping hard on pavers?
Done correctly, no. We use strippers made for pavers and stone, and rinse thoroughly before re-sanding and sealing.
Does stripping cost extra?
Yes. It's extra labor and product, and we list it separately on your written estimate.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Paver Sealing Florida is licensed and insured for all Florida counties, and we provide a vendor packet on request.
Do you guarantee your work?
How much does paver sealer stripping cost?
Stripping and full restoration of pavers, travertine, or stone typically costs $3.00 to $5.00 per square foot, measured on site and quoted in writing.