Tips to Keep Your Patio Paver Installation in Naples, FL Lasting!

You love spending time outside. So naturally, when you bought your house, you also purchased a beautiful patio with pavers. The only problem is that the pavers started to crack and deteriorate after just a few months of exposure to the hot Florida sun and frequent rains. If you live in the same area as we do and have experienced problems with your pavers, don’t worry; you’re not alone! In this blog post, we’ll give you all the tips to keep your patio paver installation looking brand new for years to come. Keep reading to learn everything you need about patio pavers and preservation techniques to ensure your patio pavers in Naples, FL investment lasts for as long as possible!

Know the different types of pavers before installation.

As you may know, there are many types of pavers, each with unique characteristics. For example, natural stones like granite, limestone, and marble are incredibly durable but expensive. On the other hand, manufactured concrete pavers are much more affordable and can be produced in any color of your choosing — but they won’t last as long and are more prone to fading. When installing these different types of pavers, in most cases, you’ll want to use a mortar or epoxy adhesive for the best results. Be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for correct installation, though.

Protect your patio pavers with a sealant.

If you’ve had your patio for a few years, you may have already noticed that your natural stone or concrete pavers are starting to fade or become discolored. While some of this is just a part of the normal aging process, much of it is caused by exposure to the elements. In humid climates like ours here in the Sunshine State, water and extreme temperatures are the two biggest culprits in discoloration and fading. While a good cleaning will help, you’ll immediately get the best results by applying a sealant to your pavers. We recommend a water-based sealant, as it will easily penetrate the pores on the surface of your pavers without leaving behind an oily residue, which can attract dirt.

Repair any minor cracks right away.

When installing new patio pavers, it’s only natural to expect a few small cracks to appear here and there as the cement dries out and contracts. However, if you catch these cracks early on and fill them in with a quality concrete repair product, your pavers will look brand new again! In most cases, cracks smaller than 3/8” in width don’t need to be filled in, as they will eventually close up independently. However, if the crack is more comprehensive, you should apply a concrete repair product and let it dry completely before walking on it again (or it will crumble under your weight!).

Light color pavers will help keep your patio cool.

If you’re worried about your patio getting too hot, you may want to consider installing light-colored pavers. While dark-colored pavers can be beautiful and look great on patios, they absorb more heat than light-colored materials. In addition to preventing your patio from becoming uncomfortably warm, lighter-colored pavers will stay cleaner longer and require less upkeep. Dark-colored materials will also stain much more efficiently, which means more time cleaning and maintaining your patio.

Choose durable pavers for high-traffic areas.

If you don’t want to replace your patio pavers every few years, choosing wisely when shopping for new materials is essential. For example, if you have a high-traffic area, such as a walkway or patio entrance, you’ll want to use a more durable type of paver. While you can use just about any type of paver for your patio, there are some materials that will hold up better to foot traffic. You may want to go with a hard stone like limestone or a manufactured paver made from a more robust material like concrete.

Conclusion

Now that you’ve finished reading this blog post, you know everything you need to know about patio pavers. You know what to look for when shopping for materials, how to install them properly, and how to keep them looking their best for as long as possible. From now on, you’ll surely have a beautiful patio that everyone will love using!

Certified Porcelain Installer

Pure Hardscapes is one of the few Hardscape.com certified contractors in the Southwest Florida area. We can assist from concept to completion of any Residential or Commercial porcelain project.

If you are looking to remodel a pool deck, construct a new driveway or re-design a patio, Porcelain Pavers are a great option. Porcelain has many options when it comes to design, everything from wood plank style to high end luxury.

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I am sure many of you in Southwest Florida have had a contractor who did not live up to what they promised. Pure Hardscapes is NOT one of those contractors. They solved a huge problem for us! When our pool and deck was completed, it wasn't long before the polymeric sand started to disintegrate. We had pavers sinking and upheaving. The pool contractor was notified on numerous occasions, but he refused to take our calls to correct this matter. We finally reached out to Pure Hardscapes. They came out to assess the situation. They were aware of a product that is supposed to be the best solution for porcelain pavers in an outside environment. They did some additional research, and with the information they provided to us, along with our own research, we hired them to redo our failed pool deck and lanai pavers. We had the rainiest summer on record last year (2024), and everything is still doing great! If you are looking for professional contractors for any paver/hardscape project, look no farther! Give them a call today!Very Satisfied Customers for Life!
Dan DDan D
21:06 18 Feb 25
We had a great experience with Pure Hardscapes - they were professional, collaborative, and did a great job.
Carol StanczakCarol Stanczak
23:40 01 Feb 25
Beautiful work with full intentions of customer satisfaction. Excellent price point. Would definitely recommend.
Mike AmoMike Amo
15:54 13 Jan 25
Did a great job on time with exceptions due to extended delivery of brick from manufacturer. When delivered to our site it was only a matter of a few days to commencing installation. No BS- only hard and professional work on site. Chance was attentive to our questions and made personal sit-down visits to our home when bidding. Mike & Carol A. Naples
Bobby GrahamBobby Graham
22:56 09 Jan 25
Great service from start to finish on our marble pool deck renovation. Very high quality work. I highly recommend Pure Hardscapes!
Ali BadawyAli Badawy
13:31 10 Sep 24
Pure Hardscapes is a 5-star company. Working with Chance and the team was a pleasure, and I highly recommend them for your future paving project.When I wanted to start my driveway project I had a few challenges. I didn’t know what the project was going to cost me, who to source and partner with and the timeline needed from start to finish.I began to reach out to contractors within the area, I must have met with about 10 to 12 different venders in order to locate a licensed and insured contractor, one that could meet or come close to my budget and a contractor that has done something similar to what I was wanting to do with my driveway.Sourcing a contractor is time consuming and emotionally draining. Of the 10 or so that I met with, only 3 claimed to be able to do or have done what I was looking to do with my driveway. Out of those three contractors only 2 of them had proof that they’ve done a project like mine in the past. I moved forward with Chance because he was highly responsive and easy to communicate with. Trust me, the last thing you want to do is to move forward with a contractor that’s doesn’t pick up their phone or come to your home when needed. Chance is responsive, transparent and he makes the process easy.When moving forward with Pure Hardscapes, you’re moving forward with a true partner. As you can see my driveway is not typical. When you search for this style online, it’s always done with concrete. In order to stay within my budget, Change educated me that concrete would be expensive and would move me away from my budget. He suggested pavers, which I’ve never seen before with this style. I have to say, I LOVE IT WAY MORE! Concrete is gray and it can crack over time. The color and style of the pavers we used; brought the artistic style I was looking for. My wife and I love our driveway, and Pure Hardscapes delivered a dream come true.Chance does business the right way. He’s a great listener, has a keen eye for color concept & style and he looks to partner with you throughout your project journey. You’re in great hands with Pure Hardscapes.
George ChristofelyGeorge Christofely
13:11 21 Oct 22
Our project involved a complete removal, expansion and replacement of pool and lenai pavers as well as a new screen cage. Coordination of the screen and paver contractors requires a lot of forethought to schedules, weather and product availability. Mid-project, we were faced with Hurricane Ian and county permitting delays. Despite these outside glitches, Pure Hardscapes got the job done. The owner, Chance, was in constant contact with us for scheduling and product availability from Italy. The project manager, David, would listen to our comments and implement changes where needed. David's work ethic is admirable. The office manager, Nicole, coordinated the efforts of the field crew with the cage company and was always very responsive. After completion of the paver installation, the cage installers cracked one of the porcelain pavers. Nicole was able to have David return to the job site within 2 hours and replace the cracked paver, resulting in no time loss for the cage installers. Before, during and after the project, the crew at Pure Hardscapes took a personal interest in our needs and wants. I would not hesitate to recommend Pure Hardscapes to others.George Christofely
Pia MoralesPia Morales
14:03 18 Jul 22
I wish Chance would run other businesses as well because I would hire him in a heartbeat. Communication was excellent and the price was the best from all 3 companies quoted. We had a couple last minute additions and he had no problem accommodating our request. He runs his company very professionally with modern tools like online contract signing and payment which makes it very convenient. But he also has an old school touch. We've received a couple hand written cards and follow up calls from him which really shows the kind of business he runs. See the photos, the work speaks for itself.
Master JonoblyMaster Jonobly
13:28 04 Feb 22
Pure hardscapes did a great job on installing the pavers for my pool deck. Chance the owner was very responsive to our needs and was always availabe when we had questions. The crew was always on time and worked very hard in getting the job. I would definitley recommend them for paver work.
Amanda McdonaldAmanda Mcdonald
20:11 27 Dec 21
I moved to Naples in April 2021and purchased a home that I wanted to make some changes to. I called many contractors and companies to try to get estimates with, and no one ever returned my calls. The only one who personally reached out to me was Chane , the owner of Hardscapes! I kept getting excuses such as covid and everyone is very busy. I find it disrespectful when you reach out to someone and finally get an appointment for them to come to your home to give you an estimate to only be stood up! This unfortunately happened on more than one occasion.When you deal with Chance and his company they are punctual, respectful, and they always return calls and emails. I wish everyone I had to deal with to get something done was as professional and kind as Chance is. I will continue to refer him to my friends and anyone I hear that is looking to get any kind of hard scape done to their home. Dealing with him and his company is a pleasure!Amanda McDonald Naples Fl
Kevin HenleyKevin Henley
23:45 08 Sep 21
Great experience from the initial contact to project completion. Very satisfied with customer service, quality of install and follow up. Hired them for paver patio, firepit and driveway remodel. I highly recommend Pure Hardscapes.
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