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Process |
Supplies Needed |
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#1 Estimate sealer needs. A
typical bucket of sealer will cover 300 square feet.
Thinner sealer covers more - Thicker sealer covers less.
Divide the square feet of your driveway by 300 to get
the number of 5 gallon buckets |
Tape measure Width of
driveway - Length of driveway Length x Width = sq ft sq
ft / 300 = # of 5 gallon buckets |
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#2 Prepare the driveway.
Trim back grass on edges. Sweep up loose soil and
stones. Clean gas and oil spills with a driveway
degreaser |
Edger- Garage broom Driveway
degreaser |
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#3 Patch holes and cracks.
Patch large holes with blacktop patch. Fill large cracks
and small holes with trowelable blacktop patch. Seal
small cracks with flexible crack filler. Allow to cure
for one week before applying sealer |
60 pound bag of blacktop
patch Tamper - Trowleable blacktop patch Flexible crack
filler - Trowel Putty knife |
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#4 Clean the driveway. Apply
driveway cleaner, brush in and let sit. Hose off and
allow to dry. Seal spots with oil spot sealer
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Driveway cleaner - Hose Hose
nozzle - Pressure washer Oil spot sealer |
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#5 Apply driveway sealer. Do
not apply if rain threatens within 48 hours Pour out a
small amount - Spread out evenly Smooth out any brush
marks Do not drive on for 48 hours |
Gloves - Sealer applicator
Sealer roller - Driveway sealer Driveway sealer and
filler |
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#6 Clean up. Wash tools and
house siding before the sealer dries. Sealer can be
washed from clothes if treated quickly |
Rags Driveway sealer remover
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