Sika Patio Seal 5Lt

Nice and easy to use, used a roller, goes down well, looks good, see how long it lasts.

The Sika patio sealer easy to apply by roller or spray but the roller preferable as seems to cover more evenly and work into the surface, in fact also seems to use less liquid than spraying.Once applied a second coat can be made after about two hours which is needed, my use was for a concrete patio and obvious one coat inadequate, the sealer is sticky, odour and appearance very similar to diluted PVA adhesive but does take 24hrs or more to dry completely dependant on temperature, expected rainfall should definitely be avoided.After drying the sealer does leave a waterproof, Satin shine clear surface that is fairly resistant to abrasion by footwear or lightweight traffic of any kind such as plant pots in my case.The present persistent rainfall of the past few weeks does give indication a third coat may be needed as would I expect do regular bi-annual coatings also, however for the present the sealer seems effective in it’s protection of the concrete stain used and providing water resistance to the concrete surface.

My grey paved drive is 5 years old, was never originally sealed and so covered with moss in the joints and algae on the paviour faces. It looked a mess. Pressure washed then re-sanded (make sure the paviours are bone dry otherwise the sand drags). I left it a week in warm weather, and tested a small patch to see if the kiln sand slid in. It did. So re-sanded one day, and sealed the next in August 2020 as the weather was forecast to change and wanted it done. Best tip online is to use a leaf blower before sealing to help rid of excess sand. Don't worry if seems too much sand is blown away, the sand only needs to be between blocks not up high. Also don't need whacker plate as only topping sand up. NB. there are different shades of kiln sand, at different builders merchants, it depends what they can get apparently. I never realised and had to exchange 2 bags of reddish sand for blonde sand like the original as red looked awful with grey paving. Apologies I digress.... now to the BLOCK SEALER. Sika seal very easy to use, like a white PVA/acrylic liquid, goes on bluey white, dries quickly and invisibly on a hot day. Cut in edges by walls with paint brush, then first coat with roller, second with garden pump spray. It dries rock hard, as evidenced on sand blown off edge of drive when I poked it. Very pleased as it felt it might wash off at first rain when you first put it on. Close up photo is finished drive. Not glossy, but has enhanced paviour a little bit, bear in mind it was never done before, so the sealer was really sucked in. I feel it's protected now. I may do another coat or two as not too expensive to buy, and do prefer a sheen look. Amazon has great price on this when compared to other suppliers/products. Happy to update. Time will tell ☺️ good luck all, it's a very satisfying job done 👍🏼

Works ok. Just as it does on instructions

Second time I’ve used this stuff, first time lasted about 3yrs, so I thought it was good value for money.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ 4 out of 5 stars“A Solid Patio Protector – Just Give It Time to Dry!”I used the Sika Patio Seal 5Lt on my block-paved driveway and a small section of my patio, and overall I’m impressed. Application was straightforward I used a decent-quality roller and found it went on smoothly with minimal streaking. The liquid is a bit runny, so you do need to keep an eye out for drips, especially in the gaps.The finish really does bring out the colour of the paving and gives it a fresh, “just-laid” look. It also does a good job of repelling water rain now beads on the surface instead of soaking in. After a few weeks, I’ve noticed less green algae build-up, which was a big problem before.My only gripe is the drying time. It says “touch dry” fairly quickly, but in my experience, it took longer than expected for it to feel fully set, especially in cooler weather. You’ll also want to make sure the surface is spotless before applying any dirt or moss you miss will be sealed in like a fossil.Overall, if you prep properly and pick a dry weekend, this is a great sealer for keeping your patio or driveway looking sharp and protected.Pros:• Brings out paving colour nicely• Good water repellency• Helps reduce algae growth• Easy to apply with roller or brushCons:• Drying time can be longer than stated• Needs meticulous surface prep for best results

Really good product goes on very easily and looks great

This really is a good patio sealer for the price. It’s also water based so easy to use and spread. I first used it three years ago on some concrete patio slabs. I did three coats for the wet look, although two I’m sure would be fine if you just want to cover it. I was sceptical about how hard wearing it would be as it was water based - but after three years it still looked good. I have just put on another coat to give it the new wet look again as it was beginning to look faded although continued to work as a sealer by stopping all the dirt and grime from settling. Last year I sealed another patio at the back of the garden made from Indian Flagstone and put on three coats. This had the effect of a Matt finish and seemed to not resist the winter staining as much. However it was very easy to wash off. After two more coats earlier in the year it now has a little more of the wet look coating and appears to work as well as the concrete ones. I suspect being water based it soaks in to the stone layer more easily and you just need a few more coats.