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Techniseal Paver Prep Efflorescence Cleaner and Pre-Seal Cleaner

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Paver and Stone Cleaners

About this item

  • No hydrochloric acid. Techniseal is explicit that Paver Prep contains none, and that this is why it works deep without discoloring or damaging the surface.
  • It cleans evenly. That is the practical difference from an acid wash, which tends to clean hardest wherever it pooled and leave a patchy result.
  • It dissolves efflorescence rather than scrubbing at it. Efflorescence is mineral salt coming through the concrete, and it needs chemistry rather than effort.
  • It removes ground in dirt and traffic marks in the same pass.
  • It brightens the paver color without damaging the material, which on an older patio is often most of what the customer wanted.
  • It improves sealer penetration, which Techniseal states extends the durability of the sealing job. A sealer over contamination fails early.
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Shipping, pick-up and returns

Orders ship from Williamstown, New Jersey by UPS, FedEx Ground or USPS; weekday orders placed before 2 PM Eastern go out the same day. Warehouse pick-ups (call first so we can pull your order) and drop-off returns Monday to Friday 8 to 5, Saturday 8 to noon.

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  • No Muriatic AcidContains no hydrochloric acid
  • Dissolves EfflorescenceThe whitish salt bloom on concrete
  • Cleans EvenlyNo blotching, no discoloring
  • Better Sealer PenetrationExtends the life of the seal

Why Paver Prep?

Dissolves Efflorescence Without Muriatic Acid, So It Cleans Deep Without Bleaching The Paver

The old way to clean efflorescence off concrete was muriatic acid, and the old result was a clean patch that was noticeably lighter than everything around it.

Full description and specs
  • No hydrochloric acid - Techniseal Paver Prep Efflorescence Cleaner and Pre-Seal Cleaner

    No hydrochloric acid

    Techniseal is explicit that Paver Prep contains none, and that this is why it works deep without discoloring or damaging the surface.

  • It cleans evenly - Techniseal Paver Prep Efflorescence Cleaner and Pre-Seal Cleaner

    It cleans evenly

    That is the practical difference from an acid wash, which tends to clean hardest wherever it pooled and leave a patchy result.

  • It dissolves efflorescence rather than scrubbing at it - Techniseal Paver Prep Efflorescence Cleaner and Pre-Seal Cleaner

    It dissolves efflorescence rather than scrubbing at it

    Efflorescence is mineral salt coming through the concrete, and it needs chemistry rather than effort.

  • It removes ground in dirt and traffic marks - Techniseal Paver Prep Efflorescence Cleaner and Pre-Seal Cleaner

    It removes ground in dirt and traffic marks

    In the same pass.

How to Use Paver Prep

The short version. Always follow the Techniseal data sheet.

  1. Step 1: Sweep the surface clear of loose debris - Techniseal Paver Prep Efflorescence Cleaner and Pre-Seal Cleaner

    Sweep the surface clear of loose debris

  2. Step 2: Test in a small discrete area to confirm the result on your - Techniseal Paver Prep Efflorescence Cleaner and Pre-Seal Cleaner

    Test in a small discrete area to confirm the result on your

  3. Step 3: Apply per the technical data sheet, observing the dilution - Techniseal Paver Prep Efflorescence Cleaner and Pre-Seal Cleaner

    Apply per the technical data sheet, observing the dilution

  4. Step 4: Agitate where the efflorescence or dirt is heaviest - Techniseal Paver Prep Efflorescence Cleaner and Pre-Seal Cleaner

    Agitate where the efflorescence or dirt is heaviest

  5. Step 5: Rinse thoroughly - Techniseal Paver Prep Efflorescence Cleaner and Pre-Seal Cleaner

    Rinse thoroughly

    Residue left behind gets sealed in later.

  6. Step 6: Let the surface dry completely before applying any sealer - Techniseal Paver Prep Efflorescence Cleaner and Pre-Seal Cleaner

    Let the surface dry completely before applying any sealer

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Description

Dissolves Efflorescence Without Muriatic Acid, So It Cleans Deep Without Bleaching The Paver

Paver Prep is formulated to dissolve efflorescence, the whitish salt bloom that migrates to the surface of concrete, and to remove ground in dirt and traffic marks from pavers, slabs, and retaining walls. It contains no hydrochloric acid, which is the ingredient in muriatic based cleaners that etches and lightens concrete. It works deep, cleans evenly, brightens the color, and lets a sealer penetrate properly afterwards.

No Muriatic Acid
Contains no hydrochloric acid
Dissolves Efflorescence
The whitish salt bloom on concrete
Cleans Evenly
No blotching, no discoloring
Better Sealer Penetration
Extends the life of the seal

Why Contractors Ask for Paver Prep by Name

The old way to clean efflorescence off concrete was muriatic acid, and the old result was a clean patch that was noticeably lighter than everything around it.

  • No hydrochloric acid. Techniseal is explicit that Paver Prep contains none, and that this is why it works deep without discoloring or damaging the surface.
  • It cleans evenly. That is the practical difference from an acid wash, which tends to clean hardest wherever it pooled and leave a patchy result.
  • It dissolves efflorescence rather than scrubbing at it. Efflorescence is mineral salt coming through the concrete, and it needs chemistry rather than effort.
  • It removes ground in dirt and traffic marks in the same pass.
  • It brightens the paver color without damaging the material, which on an older patio is often most of what the customer wanted.
  • It improves sealer penetration, which Techniseal states extends the durability of the sealing job. A sealer over contamination fails early.
  • Rated for retaining walls as well as pavers and slabs, so vertical concrete is in scope.

Paver Prep Specifications

Product Type Efflorescence cleaner and pre seal preparator
Container Size 1 gallon
Acid Content No hydrochloric, or muriatic, acid
Removes Efflorescence, ground in dirt, traffic marks, staining contaminants
Effect On Color Brightens without damaging or discoloring
Secondary Benefit Improves sealer penetration and durability
Approved Surfaces Concrete pavers, concrete slabs, interlocking pavers, concrete retaining walls
Manufacturer Techniseal

How far a gallon goes depends on how heavy the efflorescence is and how porous the concrete is. An older wall with years of bloom will take considerably more than a lightly affected new patio.

Where Paver Prep Works

Use it wherever the white bloom has appeared, and before any sealer goes down.

  • Efflorescence on concrete paver patios and driveways
  • Concrete retaining walls with salt bloom
  • Pre seal preparation on concrete pavers and slabs
  • Older patios dulled by ground in dirt and traffic marks
  • Interlocking paver walkways and entries
  • Any job where a customer has complained about white haze on the concrete

Where Paver Prep Should NOT Be Used (Straight From the Manufacturer)

Techniseal lists concrete pavers, slabs, interlocking pavers, and retaining walls. Check the technical data sheet before using it on natural stone or clay.

This is a cleaner, not a sealer. Follow with the appropriate Techniseal sealer once the surface is fully dry.

Deal with the source of persistent efflorescence where you can. Continuous moisture migration will keep bringing salts to the surface.

Always test in a small discrete area first.

Read the technical data sheet and safety data sheet for dilution, dwell time, and protective equipment before you start.

Not sure if your project qualifies? Call 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 Use Paver Prep

Follow the official Techniseal instructions, linked below. This is the shape of the job:

  1. Sweep the surface clear of loose debris.
  2. Test in a small discrete area to confirm the result on your material.
  3. Apply per the technical data sheet, observing the dilution and dwell time.
  4. Agitate where the efflorescence or dirt is heaviest.
  5. Rinse thoroughly. Residue left behind gets sealed in later.
  6. Let the surface dry completely before applying any sealer.

Efflorescence often reappears once if the concrete is still curing or still passing moisture. A second treatment some weeks later is normal on newer work, not a sign the product failed.

Data sheets

The manufacturer's technical data sheet (coverage, joint width, cure and rain-safe times) and safety data sheet are collected in the TDS and SDS library. Every figure on this page comes from those sheets.

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When will it ship?
In-stock orders placed before 2:00 PM Eastern on a weekday ship the same day from our Williamstown, New Jersey warehouse by UPS or FedEx Ground. The cut-off is when the carriers start arriving; order after it, or on a weekend, and it ships the next business day. Just missed it? Call (856) 418-4895: if the carrier has not picked up yet we do our best to get it out the same day. The box above the Add to cart button shows the live countdown and an arrival estimate for your ZIP. Phones are answered 24/7; the warehouse itself is open for pick-ups and returns Monday to Friday 8 to 5 and Saturday 8 to noon, Eastern. For a pick-up, call first so we can pull your order.
Can I buy by the pallet?
Yes. Full pallets ship by freight truck, so we price the delivery for your address instead of guessing. Request a pallet quote or call (856) 418-4895 and we will call you back with a delivered price.
Where are the technical and safety data sheets?
The manufacturers' technical and safety data sheets are collected in the TDS and SDS library. Coverage, cure time and application temperatures on this page come from those sheets.
Is contractor or bulk pricing available?
No. One price for everyone: the price on the page is what contractors, landscapers and homeowners all pay. For full pallets, request a pallet quote and we will price the freight to your address.

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