How to clean or paint stone pavers?

[PHILIPM]

Hi,

Thinking of painting the stone paver as it looks old and dirty (a lot of marks which can’t be cleaned):

This is stone paver (https://www.stonecentral.com.au/bluestone-pavers-500x500-sawn.html?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI98...).

It has been sealed once some 16 months ago.

Can I still paint on it?

Thank you.

[EricL]

Hello @PHILIPM 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us and thanks for sharing your question about your stone pavers.

Although it seems that the sealer is not doing a very good job, I can still see it's shiny reflection on the surface of your paver. Did the person who sealed your paver provide a warranty? If they did, then I suggest claiming it and having the floor resealed. It will not be possible to paint the surface of your paver because the sealer is still present on the surface of your paver. Painting it now will not be effective, and it will simply peel off. 

The sealer must be stripped off and then you can paint the surface of the paver. I suggest asking the trades person who sealed your floor what type of sealer was used and what chemical can strip it off. Once the sealer has been removed you can then paint the surface of your paver.

I suggest having a quick look at these discussions - How to paint old concrete and pavers? by @lynbunce and What paint to use on outdoor pavers? by @Paul55 

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric