Driveway Paver Restoration in Clearwater, FL: Restore Safety, Curb Appeal, and Longevity

Your driveway sets the tone for your entire property. Whether you’re pulling into your Clearwater home or welcoming guests, it’s often the first surface they see—and the most used. But over time, Florida’s climate can take a serious toll on brick paver driveways, causing them to shift, stain, fade, or even become a safety risk.

At Premier Coatings, we specialize in brick paver restoration, helping homeowners in Clearwater and surrounding areas bring their aging, damaged, or neglected driveways back to life. Unlike quick cosmetic fixes, our restoration process addresses both structural integrity and appearance—giving you a long-term solution that looks great and performs even better.

Why Driveway Pavers Deteriorate in Florida

Clearwater Weather Creates Year-Round Challenges

Coastal cities like Clearwater have high humidity, strong sun exposure, seasonal rainstorms, and salty air—all of which accelerate driveway wear. Here's how those conditions affect your pavers:

• UV Sunlight Fading: Daily sun exposure fades paver color, especially in wide-open driveways without shade. Over time, bright, rich brick tones turn dull or bleached out.

• Water Saturation: Frequent rain and moisture from nearby landscaping can penetrate the joints, weaken the base material underneath, and cause settling.

• Erosion of Joint Sand: Heavy downpours and improper drainage can wash away the joint sand that keeps pavers locked in place. This allows weeds, grass, and ants to invade.

• Algae, Mildew, and Organic Growth: Florida’s warm, moist air creates the perfect environment for organic growth, especially in shaded or low-traffic areas of your driveway.

• Traffic Wear and Tear: The constant pressure of vehicle tires leads to loose bricks, compacted edges, and surface stains from oil, rust, or brake dust.

  
  

Without routine maintenance, these small issues compound into serious—and costly—damage.

What Is Driveway Paver Restoration?

Paver restoration is more than just a surface refresh—it’s a systematic, professional process that fixes structural issues, cleans deep below the surface, and applies long-lasting protection. At Premier Coatings, our restoration system for driveway pavers in Clearwater follows a proven 7-step approach, tailored for Florida’s demanding environment:

Our 7-Step Driveway Paver Restoration Process

Step 1: Deep Cleaning and Pressure Washing the Surface

We begin by thoroughly pressure washing the entire paver area using commercial-grade equipment. This removes:

• Ground-in dirt and grime

• Vehicle stains such as oil or rust

• Algae, organic growth, and mildew buildup

• Residual sand or debris from previous joint fill or sealers

  
  

This deep cleaning sets the foundation for the rest of the process, allowing all subsequent treatments to bond and perform correctly.

Step 2: Application of Algaecide

After cleaning, we apply a specialized algaecide treatment to eliminate any lingering organic growth and kill spores that could trigger future regrowth. This is especially important in Florida’s humid, tropical climate, where organic growth and algae can return quickly.

The algaecide ensures that your driveway stays cleaner longer, and it prepares the surface for sealing by sanitizing hard-to-reach areas between the joints.

Step 3: Rinsing the Surface

We rinse the surface thoroughly to remove any residue left from the cleaning and algaecide stages. This ensures that the pavers are clean, chemically neutral, and ready for re-sanding and sealing.

Skipping this step can lead to sealant adhesion failure—so we never cut corners.

Step 4: Re-sanding the Paver Joints

Once the surface is dry, we re-sand all the joints using our custom silica sand blend, not polymeric sand. Our sand:

• Stabilizes pavers while allowing flexibility

• Reduces weed growth and ant activity

• Improves drainage between joints

• Avoids surface hazing common with polymeric alternatives

  
  

We sweep and compact the sand carefully into every joint, ensuring consistent depth and stability across the entire driveway.

Step 5: Cleaning Up the Surface

After sanding, we remove any remaining sand from the paver faces to ensure a clean finish. We carefully check the entire surface for residual dust, debris, or loose material before moving on to sealing. This step ensures that your driveway looks sharp and the sealer bonds without interference.

Step 6: Inspection and Final Cleanup

Before sealing, our team performs a final inspection of the entire area. We double-check joint fill levels, paver alignment, surface condition, and ensure that your landscaping, trim, and walkways are free of overspray or debris.

This step is what sets our service apart: precision and professionalism down to the final detail.

Step 7: Heavy Flood Coat of Sealer—Saturating the Surface

We finish with a heavy flood coat of professional-grade sealer that penetrates the surface and saturates every pore and joint. This flood coat locks in the color, provides superior water repellency, and forms a flexible barrier against:

• UV fading

• Oil and rust stains

• Water infiltration

• Organic growth and mildew regrowth

  
  

Depending on your desired finish—matte, satin, or gloss—we adjust application volume and technique to deliver optimal results for your specific driveway.

Who We Serve in Clearwater

Premier Coatings provides professional paver restoration throughout Clearwater and the greater Pinellas County area, including:

• Downtown Clearwater

• Harbor Oaks

• Clearwater Beach

• Belleair and Belleair Bluffs

• Dunedin

• Largo and Safety Harbor

• Indian Rocks Beach and Sand Key

  
  

We also work on homes throughout nearby coastal communities. If you’re unsure if we service your address, simply request an estimate to get a fast answer.

Ready to Restore Your Driveway? Start With a Free Estimate

If your driveway pavers are sunken, stained, or just plain worn out, it’s time to get them professionally restored. Our Clearwater team will inspect your surface, explain your options, and deliver a clear, written estimate with no surprises.

Call 727‑237‑5953 or request your free quote online today and get your driveway looking new again.