Paver Sealer Stripper

[marisalee]

I applied high gloss Paver Sealer to my brick interlock driveway.
After the first coat dried, I applied a second coat.
Then some parts of driveway has a white film.
How to fix this problem?
I am thinking using a paver sealer stripper to remove the brick interlock driveway.
Which brand is good?
I google and discover this website
www .opwdecks. com / paver-sealer-stripper.htm
Is that a good product?
I live in Canada.

[pushkins]

Two reasons for the white milky film your seeing.
1. Pavers weren't completely dry when you applied the sealer or
2. Too much sealer was applied

You will need to strip the sealer off, then wash down the entire area, let it dry completely (might be hard in Canada at this time of year) then reapply the sealer.

[marisalee]

Two reasons for the white milky film your seeing.
1. Pavers weren't completely dry when you applied the sealer or
2. Too much sealer was applied

You will need to strip the sealer off, then wash down the entire area, let it dry completely (might be hard in Canada at this time of year) then reapply the sealer.

Which product is needed to strip the sealer off?
Is the product I googled good enough?

[pushkins]

Super Stripper has a good reputation.

[jasonroy112]

It seems like the white film you’re seeing after applying the second coat of high gloss Paver Sealer is likely due to moisture trapped beneath the surface or improper curing. To fix this, using a paver sealer stripper is a good option, but make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully. As for the product you mentioned, I can’t speak to its quality specifically, but it’s always a good idea to check reviews and see if others in Canada have had positive experiences with it.

In addition to the paver sealer stripper, consider applying a fresh coat of sealer after the surface is completely clean and dry. If you need more advice, especially on products for tougher jobs, looking into options for pavers Delray Beach could give you insight into the best products for challenging surfaces like yours.

[Cawes]

I’d be careful about jumping straight to a stripper. That white/milky appearance is often caused by moisture or sealer that was applied too heavily, but it doesn’t necessarily mean the entire driveway needs to be stripped.

If the sealer is still relatively fresh, I’d first give it some time to cure and see if the haze clears as the moisture works its way out. If it doesn’t, a small test area with the manufacturer’s recommended solvent/re-emulsifier is worth trying before committing to a full chemical strip.

And if stripping is ultimately necessary, I’d use a product specifically intended for the type of sealer that was applied. “Paver sealer stripper” isn’t one-size-fits-all—acrylic, solvent-based, and water-based sealers can require very different products. The sealer manufacturer's technical data sheet is probably a better starting point than picking a stripper based solely on brand or a Google result.

Also, since this is Canada in October, I’d be especially reluctant to wash and reseal the whole driveway unless there’s enough warm, dry weather left for the pavers to dry thoroughly and the new sealer to cure properly. Moisture trapped in the pavers is just going to give you the same problem again.