Should You Seal Your Natural Stone Patio? Here's Why It Matters

4 Jun

Natural stone patios like Indian sandstone, limestone, or Yorkstone look stunning — but they’re also very absorbent.
That means they soak up stains, grow algae, and fade over time.

Sealing your patio protects it long-term.
We recommend Resiblock Indian Sandstone Sealer, available in two versions:

1. Invisible Finish – Protection Without the Shine

This version keeps your stone exactly how it looks now.
No shine. No colour change. Just invisible protection.

Benefits:

✅ Repels oil, food, and drink stains
✅ Reduces moss and algae growth
✅ Prevents water penetration
✅ UV protection to stop fading
✅ No change to the appearance of your stone

Ideal if you love the natural look of your patio and just want to keep it clean and protected.

2. Colour Enhancer – Deeper Tones, Same Protection

This version gives your stone a richer, more vibrant colour — like the look you get after it’s just been cleaned or slightly wet.

Benefits:

✅ All the same protection as the invisible version
✅ Deepens and enhances natural tones
✅ Gives a ‘wet-look’ style (without gloss)

Perfect if you want your patio colours to really pop while still keeping a matt, non-glossy finish.

What Both Sealers Have in Common

🧱 Stops weeds by binding the jointing sand
🧼 Makes future cleaning easier and cheaper
💧 Reduces the need to re-sand after every wash
⏱️ Quick to apply – walkable in 3 hours, fully cured in 24
🔒 Lasts up to 5 years with one coat

Will It Stop Moss?

It helps reduce moss between the joints, but won’t fully stop moss or algae that falls onto the surface.

That said, it does make moss easier to clean off, and reduces how often you’ll need a full deep clean, as long as you keep up yearly maintenance.

Which One Is Right for You?

Choose the Invisible version if you want:

The same natural look
Zero shine
Invisible protection

Choose the Colour Enhancer if you want:

Richer, bolder stone tones
A deeper finish without gloss
Protection + visual upgrade

Let Us Seal It For You

We offer both options as follow-up services to your patio clean.
If your patio has been cleaned recently, now is the perfect time to seal it.

📞 Call us or get in touch here to schedule your sealer application.

Tom Smith