Best Asphalt Driveway Crack Repair!

Have some cracks in your asphalt driveway that need to be repaired?? Check out a quick, easy and very affordable way to fill them up!
I used some PliStix to help fill the cracks, this is a great product that makes repairing your driveway pretty straightforward. All you need is the Plistix, a propane torch and that's about it! You're on your way to a smooth driveway!
Pli-Stix (30' roll)
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Propane Torch Extension
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14.1 oz. Propane Gas Cylinder
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[@bellarosamariaboutique]

And now you can add the black seal over the entire driveway to have a smooth looking beautiful driveway.

[@MrToadColorado]

The plistix are hard to work with and liquify and drain down a sloped driveway. Thin cracks are hard, but 1/2" or more - I used cold-pack asphalt. It can be better to widen crack to use asphalt (especially if bottom of crack if wider than the top). The plistix I used a couple years ago shrink and crack over time. Clean out the crack as deep as possible. I put a layer of sand at bottom and then top 2-3 inches I filled with cold-pack asphalt. A fresh bag is very oily and will pour into cracks. I press it in with a mortar tool. BUT to finish, I pound the cold pack into the crack with a 4 pound hammer. This pulverizes it and forces it in -- add more cold pack until level with road. Too late to seal in a month (it will be too cold out) but this will last a decent period of time and simplifies later repairs. The "aquaphalt" mentioned below appears to be essentially this. Pound it in cleaned out cracks, then seal it a month or two later. This seems to be the best solution. This week I will try to stuff plistix in smaller cracks (it is hard to thin out) and then use asphalt tape that is heated (not adhesive which I guess it not nearly as good). Bought a weed burner to attach to me grill propane tank to heat up asphalt/plistix and tape.

[@KenpoOjoko]

It shrinks, so you want to do multiple layers, making sure each layer cures before the next application. Also, adding and mixing some sand in between minimizes the shrinkage. Filling wide and deep cracks all at once could cause bigger shrinkage and craks as a result.

[@javvydelarosa5587]

Thanks for this cracks video!😅 it really helps!

[@maureenboda4364]

Looks fun! Thanks for doing this ❤

[@MADEbyAP]

It actually was! Mesmerizing and therapeutic haha.

[@LeigerGaming]

Thanks AP, good to know how I can fix my crack 😜

[@MADEbyAP]

🤣😂🤣

[@TheBlueBulliesCrew]

Always clean the crack! 🤣🤣

[@erikpeterson4706]

Great video, thanks!

[@MADEbyAP]

Thanks for the note!!

[@Ootgreet1]

Ohio calling - I have the same kind of cracks in a long asphalt drive - thanks for the product recommendation and procedure!

[@MADEbyAP]

Glad you found this helpful!

[@TP-ye1qi]

thanks for the before and after on the effectiveness short term. hopefully is sticks long term

[@MADEbyAP]

Sure! It’s still holding strong for us!

[@chrisryan8863]

Hi. There is a product called Aquaphalt that you can buy at hardware stores and some home centers. It a high quality ashalt mix in a large tub (probably 5 gallon tub) and it works excellent! For cracks the size of what you had if you used one tub of Aquaphalt that is likely all you would need and it would be actually aphalt you are using. As soon as you apply water to the product and tamp it down it is definitely a permanent fix. No rubber compound will last more than 1-2 years.

[@MADEbyAP]

Thanks for the reco!

[@MaxMBJ]

This video really cracked me up.

[@MADEbyAP]

😂

[@jeffclark5024]

1. There is a larger size. I bought both. 2. if your handheld torch goes hour while being held upside down or at an angle you’ve got a cheap torch. Buy a decent burzomatic torch and you won’t have that problem. 3. A Large rosebud torch attached to a 20# tank is a lot faster. 4. you can also fill smaller cracks with this stuff by holding it over the crack and dripping the rubber into it.

[@metal441]

They do have other sizes, not just medium. I'm looking at 60ft small pli-stix on amazon right now.

[@dr.dariapizzuto7668]

Crack’s been filled in!😂

[@wagnerj01]

lol, the innuendos got you a like right away. Not sure of the content yet...

[@WarrenFoxJr-ii7qz]

Thank you crack man we all need a little laugh😅😅😅

[@MADEbyAP]

🤣 oh I hope that nickname doesn’t stick 😂

[@jonesy9574]

I'm addicted to crack now. Thanks!

[@MADEbyAP]

Haha. Don’t hate the player, hate the game?

[@kylesundquist5076]

I would say with a crack that. Wide, you needed to use cold patch filler. But you'll probably be okay. :)

[@PeNGuiNZoMbiEUYA]

What did you do about the burning marks on the asphalt?

[@robertjackson3698]

to save on your crack filler after cleaning add some clean pea stone and then hold the filler over the crack heat it so it melts and drips into the crack and the pea stone

[@MADEbyAP]

Pro tip! Love it. Thank you!

[@user-qx1tm1yn7t]

They do sell bags of asphalt specifically for this purpose... just fyi

[@MADEbyAP]

Thanks!

[@Mr1deacon]

Do you have a name?

[@MikeMikeSlavinitz-cp8rc]

Thanks for the info. You CRACK me up!🤣😀🤣😀👍

[@MADEbyAP]

Haha I see what you did there!

[@sremail4829]

there are more efficient solutions available. pli may be suitable for minimal use. said from a partner in a large gc company that does this non stop in the nyc area

[@MADEbyAP]

Thanks!

[@MrToadColorado]

Try doing this with thin cracks. I have. Its a freaking mess. The sticks are too wide to fit in the crack so when you heat them, most of it rolls down the driveway. Maybe there are thin plistix?

[@MADEbyAP]

Yeah I had to get creative with the thinner cracks. I kind of melted a little then stretched it out. It was a chore for sure. Not sure if they make a thinner version which is weird!

[@doomaster4]

Stretch the material so it's easier to melt by the time it's hot enough for the other side to melt the top is burning and bubbling.

[@MADEbyAP]

Oh thanks for the tip! I have a few more cracks to fill so will give that a try!

[@McGovern1981]

Professionals can buy this stuff in a 5gal brick and use a push cart that holds and smooths it.

[@MADEbyAP]

Oh cool!

[@02HERO17]

Who knew saying no to crack could be so fun! 🤣

[@MADEbyAP]

LOL - I really couldn't resist that for my thumbnail title haha.

[@mr-vet]

A clean crack is essential….

[@MADEbyAP]

🤣

[@chrissmith5148]

Bet he had a few quotes to fill his crack..

[@jridge16]

How did this last over the winter?

[@MADEbyAP]

Still holding strong!

[@AnAussieinAmerica]

Watching because of the great thumbnail clickbait.. 😂😂

[@MADEbyAP]

Yes! It worked!! 🤣

[@wtflolomg]

REVIWED? :D

[@MADEbyAP]

Clearly not "SPELL CHECKED" by AP (or anyone). Thanks for catching that!

[@nicolegiguere3027]

bad bad bad

[@wagnerj01]

Clean it before you lay it down, come on man...., lol

[@MADEbyAP]

Hahaha

[@jpd256]

Doesn't last, waste of money. Cracks back as soon as the snow hit the ground

[@MADEbyAP]

Oh weird. Ours survived a northeast winter (with snow). No cracking or shrinkage.

[@robk4099]

Can this fix ugly butt cracks?

[@MADEbyAP]

Ha. It may take a couple packages?