When you sealcoat a driveway, you make it less vulnerable to elements like rain, snow, and sunlight. If you plan to complete sealcoating on your own, read on to avoid issues.

Find a Pressure Washer That's Easy to Use

The first step of sealcoating a driveway is cleaning it. Dirt, debris, and residues must be removed from the driveway entirely for your sealcoat to apply correctly. Cleaning won't be challenging if you use a pressure washer. 

You'll have a high-pressure jet to clean all areas of the driveway thoroughly and quickly. Just make sure the pressure washer is easy for you to use. For instance, if you got a lightweight model with basic controls, you won't struggle to navigate and utilize the pressure washer around the driveway. 

Fill in Depressions Correctly

If any depressions are around your driveway, fix them before you sealcoat the top surface. If they remain, water will fill them and potentially break down the sealcoat over time. Fortunately, filling in driveway depressions isn't that difficult.

Find an asphalt filler product designed for driveways and apply enough of it around sunken-in areas. You can then tamp the filler to ensure it remains in place. You're now ready to sealcoat the driveway. 

Choose the Right Sealcoat Product 

Application results depend a lot on the product you use. You have many varieties to pick from, especially if you buy from an online supplier. There are a couple of things to think about before making your selection.

For instance, find out how different sealcoats will look after you apply them to your driveway. Manufacturers often include pictures to help you assess these visuals. Also, find a sealcoat that lasts a long time so you don't have to perform sealcoating often.  

Give Sealcoat Time to Dry 

Once you've cleaned the driveway, repaired it, and applied your sealcoat, the last step is letting the solution dry. It should take a couple of days as long as the weather is good. 

While you wait, ensure no one goes near the sealcoated driveway or drives on it with a vehicle. Both actions would ruin the application, forcing you to start from scratch. If you put up a barricade or barrier, you can worry less about people interfering.

Sealcoating makes your driveway much more durable, but you must get its application correct to take full advantage of the restoration. You can succeed if you focus on the proper techniques and use helpful tools.

To learn more, contact a sealcoating service in your area.