Concrete Outdoor pavers / driveway - Complete Care Guide
Concrete Outdoor pavers / driveway - Complete Care Guide
From installation to daily maintenance: everything you need to know
Initial Care (After Installation)
When: After 28 days curing, in dry weather
- Allow new concrete to cure fully (28 days minimum)
- Clean with Lithofin MN Power-Clean 1:5
- Allow to dry completely
- Apply Lithofin MN Stain-Stop for maximum protection
- Two coats on very porous concrete pavers
Products needed: Lithofin MN Power-Clean, Lithofin MN Stain-Stop
Daily Maintenance
Frequency: Monthly sweeping, seasonal cleaning
- Regular sweeping to remove organic debris
- Periodic hosing
- Address oil drips promptly on driveways
Products: Lithofin MN Wash & Clean
Do NOT:
- Do not use high pressure in joints (can remove sand fill)
- Avoid strong acids on coloured concrete (may bleach)
Periodic Deep Cleaning
Frequency: Annually
- Lithofin ALGEX for biological growth, leave 24-48h, rinse
- Lithofin MN Outdoor Cleaner for general soiling
- Re-sand joints if needed after pressure washing
Products: Lithofin ALGEX, Lithofin MN Outdoor Cleaner
Protection & Sealing
Re-seal every: Every 2-3 years
- Deep clean first
- Allow complete drying
- Apply Lithofin MN Stain-Stop
- For colour enhancement: MN Concrete Coating instead
Products: Lithofin MN Stain-Stop, Lithofin MN Concrete Coating
Troubleshooting
Oil stains (driveway)
Lithofin OIL-EX poultice. Concrete is porous - leave 12-24 hours. May need multiple applications for old stains.
Efflorescence on new concrete
Common in first year - brush off, clean with MN Builders' Clean diluted 1:5. Usually resolves after first winter.
Algae/moss between joints
Lithofin ALGEX applied to joints and surface. Re-sand joints after treatment.
Faded colour
Lithofin MN Concrete Coating for significant colour renewal. MN Colour Intensifier for subtler enhancement.
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