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By Beverley Pritchard

Hello again, I have a twenty year old block paver drive which was looking its age despite the fact that I have worked hard on looking after it over the last 12 years. Our drive is made up of two different colour blocks with tone variation throughout I didnt want to just use one colour and change the appearance completely so I bought three colours Grey,Dark Grey and Red. I mixed up a mix of Imprinted Concrete Sealant and Block Magic in three different shades then painted each block according to its original colour. Or as close as I could., iIt took me ten days!! Im exhausted but it is well worth it. The drive looks really great and so many people have stopped to comment and ask for information Thanks again Smart Seal!! Regards Beverley Pritchard

By Lewis Pilkington

I had 25 year old block paving that I extended by 2 square metres and had different coloured blocks, which looked odd. Ive painted all the blocks red and it it looks amazing and uniform in colour across the patio. The sealer is easy to apply with a roller. Thanks for a top product Lewis

By Lewis Pilkington

I had 25 year old book paving that I extended by 2 square metres and had different coloured blocks, which looked odd. Ive painted all the blocks red with the sealer and it looks amazing and uniform in colour across the patio. The stuff is easy to apply with a roller. Thanks for a top product Lewis

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BLOCK MAGIC - RED (Sample, 5L & 25L)

Recolours and Seals Old Block Paving. ALWAYS Clean 1st with XTREME CLEANER & Apply 2nd coat of Sealer Re-colours, seals and protects

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Product Description

Restore the Original RED Colour of Old Block Paving

Add colour to your block paving to make it look like new

Smartseal 'Block Magic' is a blend of liquid pigments and acrylic resins that soak deeply into the paving totally transforming and protecting block paving driveways and patios. 'Block Magic' replaces colour that sun, rain ,vehicles and pressure washing has taken away. Apply one coat of 'Block Magic' by brush or roller, leave to dry, re-sand the joints and apply 2nd coat of clear sealer. PLEASE NOTE: old or poorly conditioned pavers may require two coats of Block Magic to achieve a uniform finish.

***NOT TO BE USED ON CLAY PAVERS OR IN COMBINATION WITH THE POLYURETHANE

  • Transforms Old Block Paving
  • Recolours and Protects
  • UV Stable
  • Colour Fast
  • Stain Resistant
  • Hard Wearing
  • Covers 3 m²/litre on average based on one coat (coverage may be reduced to around 2.5 m² per litre on old pavers)
  • Other Colours Available

There are 2 methods which can be carried out on Block Paving. The first method is to keep the sand the original colour and the second to change the colour of the sand (whilst protecting the area).

Application Guidelines To KEEP Sand Original Colour:
  1. Ensure paving is pressure washed/cleaned to remove all surface debris and 'muck' from joints.
  2. Leave paving to dry for 5 clear & dry days.
  3. Apply one coat of Block Magic with Roller. If you're changing the colour you may need to apply two coats (coverage in description)
  4. Leave Block Magic to dry for around 2 hours.
  5. Re-sand surface area, with "kiln-dried sand".
  6. Lastly, apply a coat of the Smartseal Block Paving Sealer MATT or SILK, this will adhere to the colour and solidify the sand.
Application Guidelines To CHANGE Sand Colour:
  1. Ensure paving is pressure washed/cleaned to remove all surface debris and 'muck' from joints.
  2. Leave paving to dry for 5 clear & dry days.
  3. Re-sand surface area, with ''kiln-dried sand''.
  4. Apply two coats of Block Magic with a Roller, leaving 2 hours between each coat.
  5. Ensure no rainfall is due for at least 8 hours after application.

After correctly applying the sealer, expect to have between 3-5 years protection*. Sealer longevity will vary dependent on a number of factors such as: traffic (foot/vehicle), weather and general maintenance.

For more information on the Block Paving Sealer application; please visit the Smartseal YouTube playlists

See Technical section below for more information.

Technical

Liquid UV stable pigments blended with acrylic resins and solvents create "block magic". Developed by Smartseal with older block paving in mind, it will not only recolour block paving but protect the paving from future colour loss, weeds algae and staining.

'Block Magic' Coloured Paving Sealer is applied by roller, at a rate of approx 3.0m² per litre (around 2.5m² per litre on old pavers). Make sure the colour has dried evenly across the block paving before applying a clear second coat of sealer.Prior to applying sealer, sweep kiln dried sand into the joints and ideally compact with 'wacker plate'.The sealer will be tack free within 2 hours at 20°C and foot traffic may be permitted after 4 hours. Vehicles should be kept off the sealed area for a minimum of 24 hours at 20°C. These times may be increased or reduced depending on the ambient temperature.
Ensure no rain is forecast for at least 6 hours after application. Do not apply when the ground temperature is above 23°C or below 12°C.
All equipment should be cleaned with Smartseal cleaning fluid after use.

Deicing salts should not be applied directly on sealed block paving or concrete sealers.
Salt chemically reduces the temperature at which water freezes and will result in water ingress into the pavers.
Subsequent freezing may result in the paving 'sealer' being broken by the expansion of water as it freezes and white 'pitted' areas may become visible.

*****NOT TO BE USED ON CLAY PAVERS

*** If your Block Paving has been previously sealed - to ensure compatibility, please contact us here before ordering: https://www.smartseal.co.uk/help-advice/contact-us.htm

Preparation
 
Existing paving should be pressure washed to remove all surface debris and muck from the joints.
If the area is contaminated with weeds & moss then it should be treated with Smartseal moss clear or weed killer.
Oil and other stains should be removed using Smartseal Driveway Cleaner or Oil Remover.
The treated area should then be left to dry and the joints re-sanded & compacted to the lower edge of the paver chamfers with clean kiln-dried sand.
Moisture in the paver & sand will inhibit penetration of the sealer and produce whiteness.

Technical & Test Data
Smartseal Block Paving sealer has been tested by the TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) and certified that it meets the SRV (Skid Resistance Value) for all categories of paving for local authority pedestrian areas and when heavily trafficked is suitable for special applications where risks of skidding are high as laid down in the UK Highway Authorities Tender Specification. Copies available on request.

Specification Clause
"Newly laid block paving shall be treated with Smartseal block paving sealer to protect and stabilise jointing sand and enhance surface colour and increase abrasion resistance.
 All materials should comply with ISO9002 for Quality Assurance.

All work should be carried out in conjunction with the manufacturer's current technical data sheet and instructions for use".

Health & Safety
Flammable liquid. Do not smoke. Keep application area well ventilated.

Wear respirator, gloves and goggles when applying. Store in a cool place. Flash point 40°C (Abel-Closed Cup). Refer to the Health & Safety Data Sheet for further information.

Product FAQs

Q: What is the best clear sealer to spray over block magic red can advise

James Russell

A: Once the block magic has been applied and after re-sanding, we would suggest using the clear solvent based block paving sealer in matt or silk. This can be applied by roller or sprayer.

Response from Nick

Q: If painted Grey over Red Block paving how long with 3 cars parking on it will it need redoing..

Chris Reid

A: Its very hard to say as it would depend on the frequency of the cars being parked. It would be best to keep an eye on it and assess on a yearly basis. High trafficked areas will start to wear quicker than other areas. The block magic in grey can be reapplied to ensure it maintains uniformity of colour at all times.

Response from Nick

Q: Thinking of doing a red border over recently applied dark grey. Will the red cover the grey?

Michelle

A: You could try but you would need to be very careful as the red may start to bleed into the grey and create an untidy edge. It would probably need at least two coats as well of the block magic in red to totally cover the original grey

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We provide a national delivery service for our block paving sealer, pattern imprinted concrete sealer, roof coatings and tarmac restorer on a standard 2 - 4 working day basis. Dependent on weight, this is normally done by pallet or parcel carrier.

If you need products delivered quicker, for a small additional charge, orders placed before 1.30pm can be delivered within 1 - 2 working days to most parts of the UK, although this is dependent on the courier service in your area and the product/s ordered. If you require this service, please check on area availability by calling 01268 722500.

Our commitment is to supply all orders as placed and we offer a comprehensive guarantee of quality. Providing a reliable delivery service to all our customers is most important to us and this is backed up by the many satisfied customer testimonials we have received over the years.

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