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Applying a fresh coat of sealer to an asphalt surface is one of the most important steps to maximizing the longevity of a driveway or parking lot. It’s also one of the easiest. All it takes to properly apply sealer to blacktop is following a handful of simple steps. With just a little bit of practice, anyone can master this important task, while also saving a bundle in the short and long term. 

Learn what is sealcoating and what does sealcoating do, plus timing, prep, and coat rates. Protect asphalt and extend pavement life.

Sealcoating is a lucrative business. But if you're still using drums and totes, then you might not be as efficient or as profitable as you want to be. Work on large properties and reduce downtime with these professional turnkey pavement sealcoat sprayers from Asphalt Kingdom.

You know how it is, one person has their driveway done, and suddenly you notice how gray yours looks in comparison. Now you feel the need to keep up with the Jones’s. Or do you? Let us take a look at why you should use seal coating spray on your blacktop driveway.

Mixing asphalt sealer in 55-gallon drums properly is one of the most important things you have to learn when starting out in the business. If you're new to the asphalt maintenance business or you're looking to refresh your knowledge, then let us teach you how to do that.

Unfortunately, white spots in pavement may happen at any asphalt sealcoating job. It’s unavoidable. It’s also something no worker is at fault for, regardless of what the customer says. However, companies should prepare for finding white spots in the pavement all the same.

Sealcoating Tips

Sealcoating is one of the most proactive steps a homeowner can take to ensure the longevity of their driveway. Professionals recommend a driveway should be resealed once every three years. But when that comes around, what time of the year is best? 

• Apart from surface prep, measuring the parking lot is one of the critical prerequisites in sealing it.

• There are several tools you can use to measure a parking lot.

• Discover how you can measure circular and flared areas of parking lots.

We all know that any asphalt pavement will develop cracks and other signs of damage as the years pass. But what if you can prevent them from forming and extend the life of your pavement for an additional ten to twenty years?

Prolonging its lifespan is possible when property owners seal their asphalt regularly!

When asphalt sealer is applied, it serves as an additional layer of protection to the pavement. It seals up those little cracks and prevents moisture from seeping deeper into the asphalt. This helps prevent the development of cracks and potholes.

Another benefit of asphalt sealing is that it blocks harmful UV rays from damaging your pavement. 

To be clear, exposure to sunshine alone doesn't automatically damage your pavement. But frequent exposure to ultraviolet rays combined with heavy vehicular traffic and excessive moisture can contribute to crack and pothole development.

Are you planning to conduct some crack sealing and apply asphalt sealer to the parking lot? Then this pavement maintenance blog is for you.

But first things first. Accurately measuring up your parking lot prior to sealcoating is absolutely essential; the last thing you want is to run out of sealant halfway through.

Equally, ending up with barrels of asphalt sealer left over will make the job much more expensive than it needs to be.

Luckily, measuring a parking lot for sealcoating does not have to be a complicated task, and there are a variety of tools that can help you breeze through the process with ease.

Take a look at our step-by-step guide to measuring a parking lot ready for sealcoating!

Table of Contents

• A Step-by-Step Measuring Guide for Parking Lot Sealcoating
• Parking Lot Sealcoating Tools and Equipment
• How to Conduct Parking Lot Sealcoating
• Sealcoating Tips from the Pros
• Frequently Asked Questions

Initially, asphalt sealer additives may seem like an overly expensive investment for new asphalt maintenance companies. Once you dig into what they are, you'll see the value they add for your customers and have properties that add to your company's productivity.

Do you know that the driveway is one of the exterior features that is covered during a home inspection? That's right – having a beautiful driveway affects the value of your home. If you plan to sell, it's definitely a top priority to maintain it including your driveway. You would want to make sure its appearance is pleasing to the eye. Your driveway must be in top condition if you want to attract more buyers or tenants for your home. This is where driveway sealcoating can make a difference.