OT - sealing your driveway

agonair · May 21, 2012

I have some ashphalt areas of my drive that need sealing. Never done this before. Any tips?

Anonymous-0 · May 21, 2012

Power wash it first. HAs to be clean and dry b4 applying seal.

glennster · May 21, 2012

use a lawn blower to remve all loose debris. if the surface is pretty rough use the sanded sealer. its thicker and fills a lot of imperfections. lightly hose down the surface before applying the sealer. use the combo squeegee broom to spread it. mix the sealer good. a paddle mixer on a drill works good. i dump a couple gallons on the driveway and then squeegee it back and forthas you move across the driveway. clean up with water. prefer in the morning before it gets to hot.

glennster · May 21, 2012

whoops, regarding wet or dry application, read the label!!!

evilboweviel · May 21, 2012

good squeegee makes it go easy
all sold around here is water based
the guys that drive around and want to seal for you always use your hose to wash the drive and then add as much water as they can when you aren't looking to stretch the product out

also fill all bigger cracks first with product for that and cover lightly with sand

good luck
Ron

DoubleR · May 21, 2012

Good advice has already been given. I would like to add that I have found the higher priced sealer doesn't seem to last any longer than the cheap stuff. It just goes on harder and not as easy to work with. I seem to need a new coat every two years no matter what I use or how I apply it. Just my opinion.

guido · May 21, 2012

Hello agonair,
DoubleR is right. Get the cheapest stuff you can get, dollar store roller will do just fine.
Put it on like paint, 2 tin coats are better then a tick one.
Guido.

BushogPapa · May 21, 2012

That is where I use my excess Motor Oil..on the Gravel Drive....
No problem, here...!!

Ron..

Ellis Kinney · May 21, 2012

I have seal coated commercially for years. Rub the dirty spots with big wire brush. Weed eat along edges. Fill the cracks with a cheap crack fill product. The expensive stuff isn't any better. Use a leaf blower. Finally, the sealcoat----Buy coal tar emulsion. It is resistant to oil and gas. Asphault based products are not resistant to oil and gas. Apply with a thin brush type squeege. Wait about 3 years for a second coat. It will crack and look bad if you apply too much at once. Ellis

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