Alliance Gator Hybrid Seal Low Gloss Water Based Paver Sealer
Low Gloss Water Based Sealer, No Color Change
Gator Hybrid Seal Low Gloss protects without changing anything about how your pavers look β a restrained low sheen and no color enhancement. Water based, low VOC, joint stabilizing, usable indoors. 1 and 5 gallon.
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1 and 5 Gallon Water based acrylic |
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Low Gloss, No Color Change Subtle protective sheen |
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Why Contractors Ask for Gator Hybrid Seal Low Gloss by Name
The most conservative sealer in the Hybrid line. It adds protection and a slight sheen, and leaves the paver color completely alone β which is often exactly what a customer with new pavers wants.
- Low gloss with no color enhancement. Protection without changing the look you paid for.
- Water based and low VOC at under 100 g/L, SCAQMD compliant, and usable indoors.
- Joint stabilizer that binds polymeric sand as it seals.
- Will not discolor.
- Works above 40 F.
- Guards against de-icing salt, UV, motor oil and grease staining.
Gator Hybrid Seal Low Gloss Specifications
| Finish | Low gloss |
| Color effect | No color enhancement, retains original paver color |
| Base | Water based, 100 percent pure high-grade acrylic |
| VOC | Under 100 g/L, SCAQMD compliant |
| Coverage | 100 to 225 sq ft per gallon. 5 gallon covers 500 to 1,125 sq ft |
| Coats | One coat only |
| Rain safe | 24 hours |
| Back in use | 24 hours, foot and vehicle |
| Application temperature | 40 F to 85 F (5 C to 29 C) |
| Surfaces | Dry cast concrete pavers |
| Type | Film former and joint stabilizer |
| Expected finish life | 2 to 3 years per Alliance |
100 to 225 sq ft per gallon depending on joint size and paver porosity. Call or text (856) 418-4895 if you are between sizes.
Where Gator Hybrid Seal Low Gloss Works
Alliance rates Gator Hybrid Seal Low Gloss for:
- Dry cast concrete paver patios
- Walkways and pool decks
- Driveways
- Indoor concrete and natural stone
- Previously unsealed surfaces only
Where Gator Hybrid Seal Low Gloss Should NOT Be Used (Straight From the Manufacturer)
Unsealed pavers only. Not for surfaces already sealed or factory pre-sealed. And a hard rule from Alliance: a water based sealer can never go over a solvent based one.
Wait 60 days after the pavers are installed, and until the polymeric sand has cured 48 hours above 60 F.
Do not apply if rain is forecast within 24 hours, or if the surface is not cool to the touch.
Apply between 40 F and 85 F. Over-application causes milky or blotchy spots. Store the container above 32 F or the warranty is void.
Not sure if your project qualifies? Call or text us at (856) 418-4895 before you order. We will give you a straight answer, even if the answer is that this is not the right product for your job.
How to Apply Gator Hybrid Seal Low Gloss
The full step by step guide is in the official documentation below. Here is the shape of the job:
- Test roughly 4 sq ft in a hidden area. Alliance limits the warranty to that area if you skip it.
- Remove stains with Gator Clean products, and strip any unknown coating with Gator Sealer Stripper.
- Replace contaminated joint sand with Gator Polymeric Sand, then wait 48 hours above 60 F with no rain.
- Clean the whole surface with Gator Efflorescence Cleaner, then wait another 48 hours to dry.
- Spray one coat in 60 sq ft sections and back-roll with a water-base yellow foam roller to pull out excess and puddles. Two people works best.
Which Gloss Level Should I Pick?
Alliance offers the Hybrid line in two sheens, each with and without color enhancement:
- Low Gloss β subtle sheen, color unchanged. The safe default on new pavers.
- Low Gloss Plus Color Enhancer β subtle sheen, color deepened.
- High Gloss β strong shine, color unchanged.
- High Gloss Plus Color Enhancer β strong shine and deepened color, closest to a solvent wet look.
- All four are one coat, rain safe at 24 hours, and rated 2 to 3 years on the finish.
Quick Answers
Can I put this over a solvent based sealer?
No. Alliance is explicit: a water based sealer can never go over a solvent based one. A solvent sealer can go over either.
How soon can it rain?
24 hours, which is longer than the 90 minutes the solvent Gator Seal line needs.
When can I walk or drive on it?
24 hours for both.
How many coats?
One. Over-application is what causes milky or blotchy patches.
Can I use it indoors?
Alliance says all their water based sealers can be used indoors on concrete or natural stone. They do not recommend the solvent ones indoors.
How long will the finish last?
Alliance puts the Hybrid water based line at 2 to 3 years, against 3 to 5 for their solvent sealers.
Can I use it on a wall?
Alliance recommends a breathable, non film-forming sealer on walls. The Hybrid line is film forming, so the Signature Series Natural Look is the better fit there.
Official Alliance Gator Documentation
Download the Hybrid Low Gloss TDS (PDF) β
Documents are published by Alliance Gator. For the most current versions, visit alliancegator.com.
Pairs Well With
- Hybrid Low Gloss Plus Color Enhancer β same sheen with the color brought up.
- Paver sealers and cleaners β compare every sealer we stock.
- Gator Efflorescence Cleaner β the required pre-seal clean.
Order before our daily cutoff and your Gator Hybrid Seal Low Gloss ships today from New Jersey.
Questions about your project? Call or text (856) 418-4895 and you will get a real person who works with paver sealers every day.
Not sure how many 50 LB bags of polymeric sand your paver project will need? Try our Polymeric Sand Calculator