Step by step process on how to sealcoat your driveway
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@mschulz556 ай бұрын
I found that stirring with drill for 5 minutes make a big difference in getting the most coverage you will really see after about 3 minutes how the consistency of the sealer changes this make it easier to spread evenly
@markg.2501 Жыл бұрын
Well Done Instructional Video....Thanks For The Effort👍
@rodofgod7394 Жыл бұрын
Great job
@RocketBoxx4 күн бұрын
Save maybe $100? I am in eastern Canada, and the lowest quote of my 1500 sq ft drive way was $850. I will have saved $500 doing it myself when I am do this later this week. Thanks for the tips, this is helpful info!
@mr.l69823 ай бұрын
Fill the cracks with GE 100% advanced black silicone! Works great!
@rosewoodsteel66567 ай бұрын
Great video! I might add that the Ultra Shield you used has a 10 year warranty if you apply two coats. This is what I did and it sealed my sloped driveway for 5 years, which is much better than my neighbor's driveway's that lasted 1+ year when a "professional" did the work with their materials. Also, I would recommend using a drywall compound stirring bit on a good electric drill to ensure the sealer is extremely well mixed. My 1/2 chuck electric drill did a great job of mixing for me. I also inverted the buckets prior to using, which helped out a lot. And lastly, I power washed the driveway and sealed all of my cracks with a sealer that is melted into the cracks with a propane torch. And, I used a thin patch to repair minor alligatoring. The Ultra Shield is good, but don't count on it lasting 10 years, and if you initiate the warranty process, ensure that you have all of your receipts.
@sdoken6 ай бұрын
Would a seal on a sloped driveway last longer or less long?
@rosewoodsteel66566 ай бұрын
All I can say is a sealer that Lowes was selling, when I first did my driveway, would not apply their warranty to a sloped driveway. The benefit of the slope, is water will not pool. The negative is running water over time could cause it to wear. In my case, the sealer did a good job for 5 years. On the 6th year, it was failing, so I applied 2 more coats. @@sdoken
@slimdude2011Ай бұрын
In reality, there is no sealcoat that last 10 years, regardless of what brand and quality of product you buy. That's just a marketing ploy because nothing last forever. If sealcoat really lasted that long, the manufacturers wouldn't make any money.
@rosewoodsteel665629 күн бұрын
@@slimdude2011 Agreed! And I have an update on the Ultra Shield. Evidently the formula was changed (my guess it has been EPAed..). I applied in last fall, following ALL instructions, and it is peeling badly after only 5 months. The driveway was prepped and 2 coats were applied..
@johnwalters87825 күн бұрын
Yeah this “Ultra Shield” lasts about 10 months at best, not 10 years.
@gurbhalla Жыл бұрын
That is awesome. Thank you so very much for making the wonderful video. The easy steps to follow would be a great help for a beginner like me as well as many more.
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@alieb580 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, thank you so much !
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching
@tuneafishrecords Жыл бұрын
best video I've seen...thanks a ton for posting!
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@04breanna5 ай бұрын
Thanks for the step by step instructions. Very informative for a first timer.
@addismultitasking35045 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@michaelh.704011 ай бұрын
Thank you for a simple & great educational video. …🙏🙏
@addismultitasking350411 ай бұрын
Thanks
@jmar19829 ай бұрын
Open the garage door next time
@alto5975 Жыл бұрын
Best video in internet regarding this topic. regards and thank you very much!
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@jasonneumann2885 Жыл бұрын
A “pro” charged $700 for a “spray on tan” that lasted one year. This penetrates so much better at half the cost! Great video!!
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
cool, thanks
@CustomStripingAndSealCoating Жыл бұрын
Not true this is a Laytex product what do professional uses Ashfall emulsion or cold tar actually binds with the asphalt Laytex just coats the top After a while it will start peeling up asshole emulsion or cold tar does not I agree Sprey companies do not benefit the homeowner my company only sprays if it’s above 10,000 ft.² and usually that’s parking lots
@rubin2200 Жыл бұрын
@@CustomStripingAndSealCoating I like Asshole emulsion
@ezmirza Жыл бұрын
Nice I’ll say great tips to wet the driveway before it really help to spread 👍
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
it sure does,have a good night
@jaydee177 Жыл бұрын
What brand no mix sealer is that?
@tdz69 Жыл бұрын
I’ve done this a number of times myself. It’s not bad. However the price to have it done is not unreasonable and I’ve moved to that lol. The guys who do it for a living have it down to a science and knock it out so fast. Unless it gets crazy expensive I’ll gladly pass on this. But it’s a great diy project and satisfying once done. Great video! Unless I missed it, always best to do this early in the morning when the sun isn’t too hot. If not you run the risk of having squeegee lines.
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
The pros water down the sealant so it spreads faster and it doesnt last as long. They sometimes spray it on and thats thinner yet
@maryjayne8746 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the time of day tip. That is my main concern because it gets hot where I live. Will pay close attention to the instructions.
@tdz6910 ай бұрын
@@addismultitasking3504 you are right about that. When I did it myself it seemed to be thicker and look better longer.
@rosewoodsteel66567 ай бұрын
Yep. And they don't prep your driveway as well as you would. You're luckey to get 1 or 2 years out of a "professional" job. @@addismultitasking3504
@jgjg3848Ай бұрын
You got a great quote. I just got a quote for $750. No, no, no. I understand that there's overhead to run a business, but that's just over the top gouging. All the companies are charging about the same too. I'll give it a whirl myself. Thanks for the video.
@peterszenkowski7769Ай бұрын
thats what it takes is for a home owner to find out his mistakes.
@RyanSales-jf1uq13 күн бұрын
There’s a reason there charging that
@stevewollam6514 Жыл бұрын
I bought Menards 1000 (10 year) sealer. I wish I had a squeegee instead of a brush/squeegee. Anyway, I need to wait for warmer weather and sunny days, but these seem to be good tips that I'll follow. Not sure if I'll need to do a 2nd coat or should do a 2nd coat.
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
if you do 2 coats make them both thin and wait 24hr in between
@Gomoboo7 ай бұрын
I would REALLY like to know if any of these companies actually stand behind their 5-/8-/ or 10-year warranty. I'm sure that they would tell you that you didn't follow directions, etc., etc. It's a marketing ploy to make you spend more for consumer-grade sealcoating products.
@fernandopalacios2399 Жыл бұрын
Great job instructing. Could you tell us what sealant you use and how long the protection in years it provides, please. Thanks in advance.
@rosewoodsteel66567 ай бұрын
He used Latexite, Ultra Shield which is sold at Home Depot.
@RS-dq9pnАй бұрын
Had mine done in nj for 450 plus cost of materials about 800 sq ft
@beatlemaniacs4 Жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for the superb video. Got "only" about 18 great tips on doing a pro job! Question: Did you double-coat the 1500 sq. ft. of this driveway with the 9 pails? Jetcoat recommends double-coating, and I'm trying to get an accurate estimate of product I need. Thanks again, John😅
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
yes I eventually put two coats on, waited a week between
@tikakahn2521 Жыл бұрын
@@addismultitasking3504 9 buckets for 2 coats or you had to buy more buckets?
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
9 buckets did 2 coats
@rodofgod7394 Жыл бұрын
How much is a bucket and what type did you recommend?
@bakman24119 ай бұрын
$2800 quote for 5000 sq ft. Will be doing it myself for sure
@jtjrmints10 ай бұрын
put a good row of tape on the edge and take if off the next day ...presto a nice clean edge....
@daveklein282610 ай бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂NOT
@nmjhd123411 ай бұрын
If my driveway is not in good shape, such as spalling everywhere, can i still apply this sealant on top? And you mentioned that we need to fill cracked areas before applying this? Which means caulk the cracks first?
@addismultitasking350411 ай бұрын
If you have cracks larger than 1/8th wide you need to fill first
@robwhiff3411 Жыл бұрын
Great video , I see your using the 10yr sealer why would you redo every year , what is your experience with this 10yr sealer your using ? Thanks
@bt5252 Жыл бұрын
It just doesn’t last 10 years. Far from it. I used that stuff and got a bunch of hairline surface cracks a year later. It basically didn’t protect from rains at all. Now those cracks are much bigger after 3 years.
@thetippingpoint1729 ай бұрын
If you are redoing it every year then 10 yr sealer is a waste of money. Get the 1 or 2 year sealer for half the price.
@thewatchfuleye8401 Жыл бұрын
Do you need to powerwash? Or not needed if just using a blower? Thanks.
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
only wash if there is dirt, It rained the night before so it was clean
@segelburgess213611 ай бұрын
Great video..How long does it take to dry enough for you to walk on it?
@addismultitasking350411 ай бұрын
12 hours on a hot sunny day
@colomacountry Жыл бұрын
Hi Thanks for all the info. I'm not sure where you live, but In California they charge about $0.22 a sq foot. So In my case that's $2000 for 9000 sq ft, and if I do it myself it's about 800-1000 n(all in all 1000 dollars or more savings) in material depending on the brand you choose. Also, I keep reading nightmare stories about people using big box brand products and leaving streaks, flaking up...blah blah. Which brand did you use and how long has it lasted. I'm sure a lot of people put the latex on too thick and it just starts to flake off? Can you tell me how many actual sq ft you got out of each bucket, it looks to be around 350 sq ft. Thank you PS. looks like you are using that 10 year Ultra that HD sells.
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
Do not put it on too thick! spraying with water helps the squeegee slide and thins the material. 2 thin coats is better than 1 thick. Yes I use the stuff HD sells, no peeling, but most people think thicker is better...it just peels if its too thick. figure 300sqft per bucket
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
I have a few driveways I do every 3 -4 years, but I like them jet black, helps melt the snow
@ConnerBly-hm7vt Жыл бұрын
9 buckets of sealer and about 20 gallons of water because water mixes with the sealer because it is water based material.
@craigwilliams3830 Жыл бұрын
Great video, we had asphalt put down in our backyard but sadly the young man who did the job was killed by a crazed gunman last March before he could seal it.
@tonyamedsker2134 ай бұрын
😔
@Lwmusic100025 күн бұрын
Link to the sealer please
@jimbaker32813 ай бұрын
Looks to me like raising the garage door might be a wise option.
@beeros6496 Жыл бұрын
You said never push, just pull the squeegee, but @11:57 you are pushing. :( Lol. Great video though...especially the part where you start the 2nd section and recommend using the leaf blower again. I definitely some some grass/dirt blown away. Watching this was so calming.
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
sometimes you have to push up by the edges,but then pull over to smooth out
@beeros6496 Жыл бұрын
@@addismultitasking3504 lol I understand. I was just bustin your squeegee. :D
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
lol
@toddhaley48957 ай бұрын
@@beeros6496 you are slipping - he only had the latex gloves -not regular over latex :)
@sdoken Жыл бұрын
I am confused about the tip on wetting the driveway before sealer! Many sealing products say specifically to apply the product on a dry driveway! They say that if water remains under the sealer it is going to cause some issues down the road...
@benjaminrideout9893 Жыл бұрын
Lol your a newb if it’s to hot u can’t seal the driveway it will retard it’s curing process every time u wet the driveway it cools it down 10 degrees all sealer is water based a little water is not going to affect it lol
@sdoken Жыл бұрын
@@benjaminrideout9893 there is nothing wrong with being a “newbie” and asking questions to learn. I am guessing you were a newbie at some point and got to where you are by learning from others. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@thrashnicity5913 Жыл бұрын
I think the water based sealers bond to a damp driveway and oil based sealers require a dry driveway
@DovieandDaddy Жыл бұрын
@@sdoken yes water base bonds better to the water plus it keeps from drying on you and it pulls out alot better
@funkymonkey529 Жыл бұрын
@Chad Seeler is not water based sealer is oil based.
@dennishassler6055 ай бұрын
It's NOT to use buckets - you buy it in bulk pumping it into the 55 gallon drums. It costs more using buckets and probably more work, too.
@amber618511 ай бұрын
How long does it take for it to dry when your done?
@addismultitasking350410 ай бұрын
8 hours
@paulmacal8037 Жыл бұрын
Do I have to fill in the cracks or is it optional?
@PIMPSTA95110 ай бұрын
I would use a crack filler. They usually sell it where they sell the sealcoat its kind of like tar.
@deborahwhite415811 ай бұрын
Can I use this on cold patch?
@addismultitasking350411 ай бұрын
Yes
@boxerboggs18 Жыл бұрын
just got a 1,100 dollar quote for mine. 12 buckets only puts me at $300. think ill spread it myself.
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
yes sir!
@zachfoster4610 Жыл бұрын
How much do you charge per customer
@daveklein282610 ай бұрын
Pricing is based on size and complexity
@andrzejlubiejewski7421 Жыл бұрын
166sqf per 5gal pail?
@thetippingpoint1729 ай бұрын
Thats about right
@Justificable401 Жыл бұрын
In my case im saving maybe like $200 👍
@CarveLife7 ай бұрын
Brush or squeegee?
@user-zv8gd3jl7q2 ай бұрын
If you add too much water it’ll last shorter period of time
@snowmexican191310 ай бұрын
Lemon oil.
@terryhavens5425 Жыл бұрын
🤣👍
@sdoken Жыл бұрын
If this does not save you money over hiring someone, I wonder why one would try to do it themselves. (except that it is fun)
@rosewoodsteel66567 ай бұрын
It lasts 4 to 5 times longer if you use a premium product and double coat it.
@markhall3434 Жыл бұрын
Every year? Gosh golly how about every 5 years??
@addismultitasking3504 Жыл бұрын
depends on where you live
@Gomoboo7 ай бұрын
Rather than sealcoating every 1-2 years, why not apply a good rejuvenator product. It will actually rejuvenate your asphalt looks-wise and otherwise extend the usable life of your asphalt and, best of all, it requires only one coat and will normally last 5-7 years. I have a 5,600' asphalt driveway/parking area. Contractors want almost $8,000.00 to sealcoat my asphalt with 2 coats that I would, in all likelihood have to repeat in 2 years. No thanks!! What a racket!!!
@cccc2062 ай бұрын
What do you mean by a good rejuvenator product? What product would that be? If ur adding a product to last 5-7 years you are probably looking at a 20-$30,000 dollar bill lol, with quality comes price.
@rbmoose22 Жыл бұрын
No Second Coat ?
@markg.2501 Жыл бұрын
Read above "ADD is multitasking yes I eventually put two coats on, waited a week between"
@jannetteoconnell2572 Жыл бұрын
can you tell me how to measure the driveway....ty good Job..
@daveklein282610 ай бұрын
Length x width in feet equals square feet
@johnsonbar502211 ай бұрын
@johnsonbar5022 0 seconds ago Have you ever heard of a seal coating going on crushed rock before the asphalt is laid on?