I have a Pattern Imprinted Concrete Driveway, how often does it require resealing?
Many Pattern Imprinted Contractors portray the image that this type of surface is maintenance free. They often do not tell their clients at the time of installation that their driveway, path or patio will require resealing between every 2- 4 years. This is generally down to substandard service and the fact that in a competitive market, they feel that they may lose the sale due to customers feeling it could be expensive. We strongly disagree with this method of selling! It offers bad service and surely if a driveway begins to lose colour in 3-4 years time the customer will not recommend that contractor to friends and family! We believe this is bad for business. Leading Manufacturers of Pattern Imprinted Concrete such as PICs U.K. strongly recommend a heavily trafficked area should be resealed every 2 -3 years or so. This will then help maintain both the colour appearance and the structural integrity of the concrete, without the correct sealant the concrete will lose colour and over time
