How to Seal a Driveway
Measure your driveway to determine how much sealant to purchase., Buy your materials., Find cracks in your driveway and fill them with the crack or patch filler., Allow the filler to dry for 1 day. , Clear your driveway., Wet the driveway with a...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Measure your driveway to determine how much sealant to purchase.
The sealant usually comes in 5 gallon (18.927 liters) containers, which can cover as much as 400 square feet (121.92 meters). -
Step 2: Buy your materials.
You will need the sealant, a crack filler, a push broom and a trowel.
These items can be found at hardware and home improvement stores.
Depending on the depth of the cracks in your driveway, you may need to purchase joint filler.
If the cracks in your driveway are less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm), the rubberized crack filler found in small tubes will work perfectly.
If your cracks are deeper, you will need a patch filler. , Squeeze the crack filler into the crack to make it level with the rest of the driveway.
When using patch filler for deeper cracks, use a trowel to spread the filler and ensure a level surface. ,, Use the push broom to remove any dirt or debris.
The sealant requires a clean surface to work properly. , Do not wet the driveway so much that the water pools. , Use the manufacturer's directions for mixing times. , Use the push broom to spread the sealant evenly.
Continue to mix the sealant during the spreading process so it doesn't separate. , A second coat of sealant may be required if your driveway was old or heavily cracked. , This can take up to 48 hours.
Do not use the driveway even if the sealant feels dry to the touch.
The sealant doesn't work until it has completely hardened. -
Step 3: Find cracks in your driveway and fill them with the crack or patch filler.
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Step 4: Allow the filler to dry for 1 day.
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Step 5: Clear your driveway.
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Step 6: Wet the driveway with a garden hose.
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Step 7: Mix the sealer.
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Step 8: Apply the sealant in thin coats.
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Step 9: Add another coat of sealant.
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Step 10: Wait for the driveway to dry.
Detailed Guide
The sealant usually comes in 5 gallon (18.927 liters) containers, which can cover as much as 400 square feet (121.92 meters).
You will need the sealant, a crack filler, a push broom and a trowel.
These items can be found at hardware and home improvement stores.
Depending on the depth of the cracks in your driveway, you may need to purchase joint filler.
If the cracks in your driveway are less than 1/2 inch (12.7 mm), the rubberized crack filler found in small tubes will work perfectly.
If your cracks are deeper, you will need a patch filler. , Squeeze the crack filler into the crack to make it level with the rest of the driveway.
When using patch filler for deeper cracks, use a trowel to spread the filler and ensure a level surface. ,, Use the push broom to remove any dirt or debris.
The sealant requires a clean surface to work properly. , Do not wet the driveway so much that the water pools. , Use the manufacturer's directions for mixing times. , Use the push broom to spread the sealant evenly.
Continue to mix the sealant during the spreading process so it doesn't separate. , A second coat of sealant may be required if your driveway was old or heavily cracked. , This can take up to 48 hours.
Do not use the driveway even if the sealant feels dry to the touch.
The sealant doesn't work until it has completely hardened.
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