Pavement Sealer
Seal paving so chewing gum, oil and grease can’t bond to it. Stainstop Anti-Gum Pavement Protector + Fungicide soaks into concrete, brick and natural stone paving and leaves no visible finish, so in most cases routine street sweeping lifts gum and spills away.
- Invisible, breathable treatment
- Repels chewing gum, water, oil and grease
- Fungicide kills moss, lichen, liverwort and algae
- About 5 m² per litre; ready for use after 24 hours
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Overview
Pavement Sealer is Stainstop Anti-Gum Pavement Protector + Fungicide: an invisible treatment for concrete, brick and natural stone paving and other masonry floors. One coat soaks deep into the surface and seals it while letting it breathe.
Once treated, chewing gum, water, oil and grease can no longer bond firmly to the paving. In most cases the action of street sweepers is all it takes to remove gum, spills and stains. A fungicide in the formula also kills moss, lichen, liverwort and algae, which helps keep slippery growth off paths.
Why choose it
- Stops gum sticking: gum bonds weakly to treated paving, so it can be cleaned off mechanically with little effort.
- Invisible: it soaks in rather than forming a visible coating, so the paving keeps its look.
- Repels oil, grease and water: spills bead on the surface until they’re mopped up, instead of soaking in and staining.
- Kills green growth: the added fungicide deals with moss, lichen, liverwort and algae.
- Long-lasting: typically effective for 3 to 5 years, depending on footfall. There’s no need to re-apply after gum has been cleaned off.
- Not hazardous: not classed as a hazardous substance under current legislation.
Where to use it
- Town centre high streets, precincts and shopping centres
- Outside takeaways and fast-food restaurants, where grease and dropped food darken the paving
- Petrol station forecourts, where oil, diesel and petrol spills stain
- School, campus and hospital entrances
- Paths under and around trees, where moss and algae build up
It suits concrete, brick and natural stone paving and other masonry floors. For driveways that need protection from tyre marks, see Block Paving Sealer.
How to apply it
- Clean first. Remove existing gum, for example with Chewing Gum Remover, wash the surface to remove contaminants and let it dry.
- Apply. Use a brush, roller or low-pressure sprayer at about 5 m² per litre, and allow it to dry.
- Second coat if needed. Very absorbent surfaces may need a second coat, applied at least 2 hours after the first has dried.
- Leave to cure. Allow 24 hours to dry before the area is used.
Don’t apply it outdoors if rain is expected while it dries.
How much do I need?
Allow about 5 m² per litre per coat: roughly 25 m² from a 5 litre container and 125 m² from 25 litres. Porous or very absorbent paving may need a second coat, so allow extra for those areas.
Storage and safety
Store between 10°C and 25°C in dry conditions. If it has been exposed to very low temperatures, let it warm to room temperature and stir before use. It has a minimum shelf life of 2 years when stored normally. Read the safety data sheet before use.
For green growth on walls and render, see Algae Remover, or compare all our paving and exterior cleaning products.
Compare all our paving and exterior cleaning products.
Additional information
| Weight | N/A |
|---|---|
| Size | 5ltr, 25ltr |
Anti-Chewing Gum Coating:
Stainstop Anti-Gum Pavement Protector vastly reduces the bond between Chewing Gum and the Floor. This means Gum can be Cleaned mechanically, with the minimum of effort. Often just the action of a street cleaner is enough to see Chewing Gum removed from Pavements and High Streets leaving behind a fresh Gum Free Substrate. There is no need to reapply Stainstop once Gum Removal has taken place. The invisible, impregnation system penetrates deep into the Pavement where it remains effective for 3 – 5 years, dependent on footfall.
Lipophobic Coating:
Stainstop Anti-Gum Pavement Protector is highly Lipophobic. This means Fats and Grease from cooking or dropped food are repelled from the invisible film and held firmly away from whichever masonry substrate Stainstop is protecting. This makes Stainstop ideal for protecting areas outside Take-Away restaurants and Fast-Food Eateries where the pavement can often look greasy and dark.
Oleophobic Coating:
Another quality of Stainstop Anti-Gum Pavement Protector is its super-oleophobic properties. Just as with Fats Stainstop also repels Oil, Diesel and Petrol spill making it a popular protection coating for Petrol Station Forecourts. If a spill occurs on a Stainstop protected area the liquid will “bead” on the surface until a suitable absorbent can be deployed. Once the spill is mopped up there will be no sign of staining or the contaminant remaining.
Hydrophobic Coating:
Stainstop prevents Chewing Gum from sticking via Super-Hydrophobic behaviour. Moisture in the Gum is repelled from the protected surface making Stainstop Non-Stick to Gum. This Super-Hydrophobic quality also makes Stainstop suitable for a whole host of other floor protection operations. In Public toilets or open Car Park Stairwells urine is prevented from absorbing into concrete floors, cutting down on smells. In Football Stadiums, Pubs or Bars spilt pints await mopping up rather than penetrating masonry floors and again causing unpleasant odours. On high traffic pedestrianised areas Stainstop is applied to keep pavements and block paving looking clean and fresh and around the home Stainstop is used to keep Patios and Driveways newly laid.
Frequently asked questions
Will it change the look of my paving?
No. It is an invisible treatment that soaks into the surface rather than forming a visible coating, and the paving can still breathe.
How much do I need?
About 5 m² per litre per coat: roughly 25 m² from 5 litres and 125 m² from 25 litres. Very absorbent surfaces may need a second coat.
Does it remove gum that's already there?
No, it prevents new gum bonding. Remove existing gum first, for example with Chewing Gum Remover, then wash the paving, let it dry and apply the sealer.
How long does it last?
Typically 3 to 5 years, depending on footfall. It doesn’t need re-applying after gum has been cleaned off.
When can people walk on it?
Allow 24 hours to dry before the area is used. If a second coat is needed, apply it at least 2 hours after the first coat has dried.
Can I apply it in wet weather?
Apply it to a clean, dry surface, and don’t apply it outdoors if rain is expected while it dries.
What's the difference between Pavement Sealer and Block Paving Sealer?
Pavement Sealer is an invisible, breathable treatment for pedestrian paving that stops chewing gum, oil and grease bonding, with a fungicide against moss and algae. Block Paving Sealer is a clear sealer for driveways and block paving that resists oil, petrol and tyre marks.
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