Carol, sorry I can't help you, but the stones are beautiful.. You might try posting on accoutrements or garden junk.

I used an exterior primer to seal the stones before I painted my design. Then I used Patio Paints from the craft store. My stones have been out in the weather for 4-5 years with no ill effects.
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Laurel

Thank you both for your reply. Sorry I took so long to get back. Laurel, that is one beautiful paving stone. Too lovely to walk on. I do have some further questions for you though. Was your Ext primer clear or coloured? And did you seal the top of your work? I'm originally from Ont so I know the winters are much worse than in BC. We get a lot of rain so that will be my biggest problem with the sealing.

Carol in BC

use concret sealer go to building supply store they have them.

Carol, I just used some white exterior primer that my DH found in the garage. If I didn't have it, I would just use a regular concrete sealer. Since I was using Patio Paints, which are acrylic paints designed for exterior use, I didn't have to seal it after painting.

Your stones are lovely. I haven't quite mastered the one-stroke painting, but I enjoyed doing it anyway.

Laurel