Imprinted concrete · Wetherby LS22

Imprinted concrete cleaning in Wetherby

Faded pattern, worn sealer and slippery patches on pattern-imprinted concrete.

By the time an imprinted drive in LS22 looks 'dirty', it's usually the sealer that's failed rather than the concrete underneath.

We work Wetherby and the surrounding LS22 postcodes every week, so a Imprinted concrete job here is a scheduled call, not a special trip.

Where it goes wrong

What ruins imprinted concrete in LS22

What imprinted concrete actually is

Chemistry

Neutral biocide plus a compatible solvent-based acrylic sealer — never a water-based sealer over an old solvent coat, and no rotary at any point.

Our process

Step 1

soft-wash biocide to lift algae without touching the sealer

Step 2

controlled rinse at reduced pressure with a fan lance, not a rotary

Step 3

solvent-based acrylic re-seal once the slab has dried for 48–72 hours

Step 4

final buff and pattern check before sign-off

Aftercare

Re-seal every 3–5 years, keep leaves off through autumn, and touch up expansion joints if they open.

Timing

May to September is the sweet spot — 48 dry hours before re-sealing and no rain in the following 24.

Typical use: front drives, driveway aprons, path connections, commercial forecourts.

Can you match the original colour?: We tone-match the sealer, not the pigment — the pattern colour returns as the slab clears; the sealer just brings the depth back.
Is it safe to walk on straight after?: Foot traffic after 12 hours; keep vehicles off for 48 in dry weather.
Do you fix cracks first?: Hairline cracks we can address as part of the clean; structural cracks we'll flag and quote separately.
Fully insured?: Yes — family-run, based in Baildon, certificates on request for Wetherby jobs.
Can you work weekends in LS22?: We schedule around weather, not weekdays — happy to book Saturday cleans if the forecast fits.