# How Often to Reseal Concrete: Real Intervals

> Reseal outdoor concrete every 3-5 years. Clean as needed. Maintenance is simple — here

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Last-Modified: 2026-06-25

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## 3-5 years outdoors, longer indoors

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 is the maintenance cycle for any decorative concrete: clean as needed, reseal every 3-5 years outdoors. Indoors, longer — 7-10+ years.

The drivers are UV exposure and traffic. Outdoors gets full sun and weather. Indoors mostly avoids both. Pool decks, driveways, and patios all need the outdoor schedule. Interior floors can go much longer between reseals.

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## When to clean

Clean whenever the surface looks dirty. Light cleaning is sweep, hose, and (if needed) pH-neutral cleaner with a soft brush. Heavy cleaning (annually or biannually) is a pressure wash or professional clean.

Signs you need more than cleaning — you need reseal:

-   Water doesn’t bead — soaks in
-   Color looks faded compared to new
-   Surface feels rougher to the hand
-   Stains appearing that wouldn’t have before

That’s the time to call us for a maintenance reseal. Quick, affordable, restores the protection for another 3-5 years.

## Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know when to reseal? +

Water no longer beads, color looks dull, surface feels rougher than when new.

Can I just hose it off? +

Regular hosing helps. For deeper clean, pressure wash or use neutral cleaner.

What products to use? +

Always pH-neutral cleaners. Avoid bleach and ammonia — they degrade sealer.

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