Be sure to cover the entire surface of the driveway. Now, scrub the surface of the driveway using a push broom. Afterward, clear out the dirt and soap residue using a steady stream of water from your power washer nozzle or garden hose. Apply oil spot primer to stained areas of your driveway. Oil spot primer helps driveway sealer bind better to oil-stained regions. Dip a disposable chip brush into the primer and apply a layer over the driveway pores under the stain.
For heavier stains, apply two coats of primer. Be sure to let the primer dry completely before applying driveway sealant. Purchase oil spot primer from a home hardware or automotive store. Measure your driveway to determine how much sealant to purchase. Use a measuring tape to determine the length and width of your driveway. Multiply the two values together to get your total square footage. Sealant usually comes in 5 gallon 19 L containers, which can cover as much as square feet 37 m 2.
Part 2. Before applying your driveway sealant, check the weather forecast for the next 24 hours. This will ensure that the sealant dries properly and adheres to the driveway. Always check the weather forecast for rain. Purchase premium asphalt sealant for the best results. Always select premium products for longer durability. Check the label for sealants with UV stabilizers, high-quality resins, and elastomeric material. Afterward, check the label for the formula: some are for newer driveways and others are for older driveways.
Always use the sealant made for your driveway type. Fill cracks with rubberized tube filler or patch filler. When using patch filler for deeper cracks, use a trowel to spread the filler and always make sure it's level with the surface. Purchase tube or patch filler from a home hardware or automotive store. Clear your driveway with a push broom. Use a push broom to remove any dirt or debris after the crack filler has dried. Be sure to broom the entire surface of the driveway, as sealant requires a clean surface to work properly.
Create a hole in the asphalt sealant lid and insert a mixing paddle. Rent or buy a mixing paddle and power mixer from local home hardware stores.
Remove the lid of the asphalt sealant and create a cut in the center. Place the mixing paddle that attaches to your power mixer into the asphalt sealant and then place the lid over the rod and attach it to the container. This will prevent splashes of asphalt from leaving the container during mixing. Mix the asphalt sealant according to manufacturer's directions. Be sure to carefully read the manufacturer's directions for mixing times.
Start by attaching the mixer to the paddle and then turn it on. From here, lower it to the bottom slowly. Now, move the paddle up and down as it spins so that it combines the solids and water in the asphalt into a consistent mixture. Pour enough sealant onto a driveway corner to cover 4 by 4 feet 1. Always start with a small portion of asphalt sealant at the right or left edge of the driveway in the pattern of a "U. Gravity will make the job of applying the sealant easier.
Apply the sealant in thin coats over 4 by 4 foot 1. Use a clean push broom to spread the sealant evenly, working in horizontal lines and moving downward to the bottom of the driveway. Wear gloves and a mask to prevent excessive inhalation of the product. Apply the sealer with a sweeping motion with each pass across the driveway overlapping the sealer that's already in place, Kirk said.
It's best to finish the whole driveway in one session because if you allow an area to dry, the portion of sealer overlapping the dry area may not adhere well. If an asphalt driveway has no large cracks or potholes, the resealing job is easy but messy.
Repairing large cracks and potholes, however, can be hard work. Check your local home improvement store in the building materials section.
To fill a small crack, start by using your hand garden tools to remove any plant matter and dirt from the crack. A wire brush works well to clean down to bare asphalt. Larger cracks and potholes must be filled with cold patch, a form of asphalt that comes in a bag, can or bucket.
If your potholes are so big or numerous that you're using two or three containers of cold patch, you might want to consider hiring a professional.
To use cold patch, clean loose debris from the crack or hole. Chip away asphalt at an angle so the bottom of the hole is larger than the edge at surface level. This is the hard labor part. The old asphalt rim at the surface of the hole will help hold the patch in place. Pour cold patch into the hole until the patch is a bit higher than the surrounding driveway.
Tamp it down firmly with a square tamping tool. If you don't have access to a tamping tool, one way to press cold patch down is to lace a plywood board over the patch and then drive across it. Use a liquid crack filler to seal the edges of the patch. Each gallon covers about 80 square feet and each bucket of sealer contains 5 gallons. Divide the number of gallons by 5 to find the number of buckets you need, reveals MV Organizing. Consider the condition of your driveway.
If it is in particularly bad shape or has never been sealed, you'll need a second coat. The second coat requires only about two-thirds the amount of sealer, says Latexite , so multiply the amount of sealer you need for the first coat by.
Add the two quantities of sealer together to find the total sealer for a two-coat job. Round up the amount to the nearest multiple of 5 gallons. Consider buying extra sealer in case your measurements were off.
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