Judson Burdon

Ready to spray? This guide shows exactly how to mix asphalt sealer the right way so your finish is smooth, your tips don’t clog, and your jobs run on time.

Sealcoating is a smart move for any driveway or parking lot. Yes, it darkens the surface and makes it look newer, but it also protects against UV, water, traffic wear, and chemicals like engine oil. If you’re trying to identify the best driveway sealer for your situation, you’ll see plenty of options and not all of them are equal.

There isn’t a one-size-fits-all choice. Each type has pros and cons, so the best driveway sealer depends on your surface, timeline, goals, and budget. Understanding how each product performs and where it fits will help you choose confidently.

You’ve spent a lot of money on parking lot paving and line striping. Now it’s time for sealcoating. Your choice of sealcoating contractor matters just as much as finding the most qualified paving company did initially. The right professional brings skill, quality, and reliability to every square foot of asphalt sealcoating.

Have you been struggling to acquire leads and get more customers for your asphalt maintenance business lately? You've sent out hundreds of proposals and used Facebook and Instagram to reach prospects, but the results have been modest. They aren't bad, but they could be better.

Temperatures are dropping steadily, and you’ve probably put your crack repair and sealcoating equipment and supplies in storage by now. You've been stenciling and line striping indoors, but outdoor line striping is definitely out of the question because the ground is covered with snow.

Asphalt pavements generally last anywhere between 10 to 30 years when installed correctly. But rainwater, sunlight, motor oil, and heavy foot/vehicular traffic can drastically cut down your parking lot or driveway's lifespan. 

Asphalt parking lot striping machines come in a variety of models with specific features best suited for certain projects.

Sealcoating a driveway or parking lot is not only one of the most important steps a property manager can take to maintain it and prolong its lifespan, it’s also an investment that can add value and curb appeal to the property. An attractive, dark coat of sealer will only look professional, though, when the entire surface is sealed evenly and neatly—including its edges. 

Spray tip losing pressure when using a DIY asphalt sealcoating system can mean one of three things. Discover these potential causes and how to fix them.

Have you suddenly lost pressure at the spray tip of your sealcoating machine? There are a few different reasons why this can happen.
Updated: When this article was written, the most popular sealer was a coal tar concentrate. This is now updated! Coal tar sealer has been banned or restricted in many states and municipalities, and asphalt emulsion sealer is now the most popular.

If you live in temperate climates and you're an asphalt maintenance business owner, it's normal for you to dread the arrival of fall. Fall means the number of people signing up for sealcoating and crack repair services are now fewer and farther between.

Frequent rains are normal during this time, and some parts of the country even get rogue snow, making the ground too wet or too cold for proper asphalt maintenance.