How to Resurface a Driveway
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Learn how to repair and resurface an asphalt driveway from home improvement expert Ron Hazelton. For more projects, visit Ron Hazelton's website: www.ronhazelton...
*The Dupot Re-Surfacer Ron uses in this video is no longer available. You can use this product in its place MACMAT-AR 5-Gal. Asphalt Re-Surfacer, Model # X9510.
Transcript:
I've been noticing that my driveway is in pretty rough shape, there are spots like this that are badly eroded, cracks pretty much everywhere and you know with winter coming on, it's just going to get worse. Water will enter places like this, freeze and expand and by next spring, I'm going to have a real mess here. So I want to do something about it now.
Sealing a driveway is a job that at first I thought I'd have a professional come in and do but then I came across a relatively new product from Dupont that I think is going to be easy enough to apply that I believe I'll do it myself
Before anything can go on my driveway some things have to come off; dirt and debris, algae and weeds.
I'll start with the weeds. I'm always amazed at how well these guys can do in a pavement crack.
Next I loosen the debris that's collected in the wider cracks using a wire brush.
Then it's time for the big sweep. Now I could use a broom, but my leaf blower will do a great job of cleaning out the cracks, then clearing everything off the surface quickly.
To get rid of the algae, I pour a gallon of household bleach into four gallons of water, dip a scrub brush in the solution and apply the bleach and water mixture. A heavy scrubbing is really not necessary here, I'd rather let the chemicals do the work. I let the solution set for about 10 minutes, then rinse with fresh water. Well, I've got the hose out. I use the nozzle to flush out any material in the cracks that the blower left behind.
The final cleaning I do with a pressure washer, you might consider this option, but this machine does a terrific job of removing dirt and the way I see it, The cleaner, the surface, the better anything I put on top will stick.
Well, the surface is clean and the algae is gone, but before I can put any kind of sealer on this driveway, I'm going to have to deal with these damaged areas. The erosion right here and all of those cracks,
Narrower cracks, up to a half inch wide or so can be most easily filled using a liquid elastomeric filler like this one. I like to cut the tapered nozzle about a quarter inch wide. The idea here is to move backward, away from the tip, slightly overfilling the crack. You may have to speed up or slow down, depending on how deep or wide the crack becomes. Once the filler is in place I like to take a two inch putty knife and flatten the bead, spreading the material over the adjacent surface.
The eroded areas need to be filled using a paste like trowel grade filler. I find that it's easier and less messy to use a wide putty knife to remove the material from the bucket and distribute it on the surface. Then I switched to a trowel to smooth the filler and blend it at the edges. The trowel grade filler also works well on sunken in areas like this and larger cracks up to one inch wide.
No, I'm not trying to emulate a Jackson Pollock painting, I'm applying a bonding agent and sealer on top of what had been an oil stain. I washed the surface area first with a degreaser, now I'm spreading the sealer evenly over the surface. It will dry clear.
Now, this is the sealer or resurfacing that I'm going to be using today, it's by Dupont and it's asphalt with polymers added. Now that combination will ensure that it sticks well to the old surface, it remains flexible, reducing the likelihood of cracking, resistant to the ultraviolet sun rays and it will also be highly resistant to gas and oil spills. On top of that, it has sand added to it. That will give me better traction here on the driveway.
The resurfacer needs to be mixed thoroughly before using. Now I could do this by hand, but a paddle mixer and a cordless electric drill is much faster, easier and less messy. My first application tool will be a four inch wide paint brush. With this, I'll apply the material around the edge of the driveway, being careful to keep it off the cobblestone border.
Now here is where a second person helps a lot. Teela Keller, a friend of mine, has agreed to lend me a hand on this next phase. She's pouring the resurfacer on the driveway ahead of me while I follow behind with a wide squeegee spreading it out evenly. Now, there is definitely a technique here. The idea is to move in a continuous back and forth pattern, always working with a wet edge.
I was more amazed as how clean he was keeping himself then the procedure to resurface the driveway. Had to watch it a second time.
He’s a magical man 😁
*than :)
Seriously, who wears WHITE trousers when working with what is essentially tar?
@@steveoshaughnessy3736 i do. cause i'm a moron. i've ruined a good many sets of clothes with sheer laziness
😂😂 not a drop of dirt on his clothes!
When I lived in an large apartment complex I watched a contracted company do a large version of this and it took a week and a half for them to do it, and they had to make sure the weather was right. Now that I own my own little castle hubby and I watched this video and said wow, we can do this in our small driveway. Thanks for posting!
I guarantee your driveway looks nothing like a professional driveway. The quality is not as good as the real sealer and I been a dried all blotchy good luck to you
Here are the quick notes:
1. Blow
2. Pressure wash
3. Use Elasto meric Crack Filler for all cracks less than a half inch. Then use a 2” putty knife.
4. Bigger ones, trowel grade crack filler.
5. Use premium grade driveway resurfacer. Use a paddle mixer to mix it up.
6. Paint the sides with a small brush.
7. With two people, have someone pour it with a trail person with a gigantic squeegee.
8. Go to church in your khakis.
Cute no7
How about:
1. Clean thoroughly.
2. Use Elasto meric Crack Filler for small cracks.
3. Use trowel grade crack filler for large cracks.
4. Pour driveway re-surfacer on and use giant squeegee to smooth it out.
5. Admire the finished product.
I am about to have 30 plus year old, extensively cracked driveway paved with 2 inches of asphalt and compacted to 1 1/2 ". There are no holes. Just almost total cris crossed cracks. Paving companies say it needs to be removed and rebuilt totally from dirt thru new compacted rock then new asphalt. It is difficult for me to accept all of that since, though covered like a jigsaw puzzle in extensive cracking, since pieces are locked in tightly and not coming out, and not leaving holes, I can't see why new compacted high quality paving won't create a new, long-term asphalt driveway.
I’ve done this. I’d be wearing gloves. You get that stuff on your skin it doesn’t come off that easy.
You don’t want it above 80. The stuff sets up quick when it’s hot.
Watching you do all the jobs around your home brings back such warm memories of my father who passed 6 years ago I use to be his little helper and he made me so independent I think I put my husband out of a job some times BUT watching you helps with the lose of such a great man and I hope your daughter will grow and help as I did with my father .. From England in the UK
Hello Deborah 👋👋
Stay in the kitchen honey
@@madmax6905lol such a gentleman
I've been doing this on my driveway for the past 30 years, in July. It lasts an average of two to three years. The product I use is from a Canadian manufacturer(we got lots of asphalt bituman chemical companies) The summer sun helps warm up the asphalt so the new coating bonds better. Costs about $40 cad from the local hardware store. Worth it.
$1200 wasted
@@KateUrchin How so?The idea is simple, a formula of asphalt products are coated on existing driveways. The cracks and holes are filled. Hardening just enough to make an upper layer. Keeping the driveway from excessive wear of daily traffic.
What is the name of the product?
@@7alibis I've used their "Airport Grade" sealer.$30 bucks (yup,that's the name of the product) and anther one called "EpoxyShield". About $40 dollars. Both lasts a good two years before it begins to deteriorate and fade.
The guy, the khakis, the camera work, the music is COMPLETELY adorable. I need that sound track when i'm working in my garden.
Any guy that resurfaces a driveway in khakis is a total badass in my book.
I was thinking that too! Not a speck of dirt on him.
Hell yeh.
Now he's a professional and has his own company making a lots of money...Hopefully really does 🇺🇸
Even I am considered as good handy man of never done this particular job I would like to say its a good guide. It gives me confident to help our church drive way. Thank you.
I was cringing for those khakis when he was mixing the bucket of sealer w the drill.
I’m still beside myself seeing how clean he was at the end
no professional in his right mind would ever do such a fantastic job on your driveway.
Hahah, like everyone else here, I came for the driveway tutorial, stayed for his incredible ability to keep his khakis spotless
Hahahahahahja
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😂😂😂 this is exactly what I was about to say! 🤣🤣🤣
💯🤜🏼🤛🏼
Reminds me of how well my husband's Duluth Trading pants work!
Beat be to it
I've been watching your instructions for many years and you haven't led me wrong yet. I'm ready to do mine now, thanks for sharing!!!
You'll be sorry
@@madmax6905 Did you try it?
Fck no why would I waist my time. I call Ron's Paving service.
Best sealcoating video I've seen to date. Thanks and great job Mr. Hazelton!
Excellent info - I done my driveway three times over the years. Messy, saves money (not time) and regardless of the product used (I tried most) the next year splits and cracks open and needs to be fixed again. 2:41
The old story Boy meets Girl, Boy Gets Girl to help re-tar the driveway! Great video
Wow that's amazing. Our driveway is from 1955 and terrible looking with cracks looking bad and many holes where more concrete patch needs to be put in. I think I will give this a try.
Hello Donna👋👋
I am impressed ! Makes his already really nice house look even better !
Wow! Best resurfacing ever. I would have ruined my pants and shoes doing this job. And you hired a pretty model to pour the top coat. Amazing. Great job. Great video. Great information.
That's some most interesting man in the world shit right there. Asphalt a driveway in kakis like a boss.
Comment is GOLD 🥇
I'm do Asphalt Sealcoating professionally. Man I give this guy props that probably took him 2 days to do. However that trowel bs doesn't last. Commercial grade hot rubber is used to fill cracks.
Nice job Ron. I did very similar to your method. I just squeezed it in last October. I was skeptical but am very pleased how it is holding up so far during an aggressive winter here in Oregon. I would add a few of your tips to my next application, whenever that might be. I saved about $1500 on a 30 ft. driveway.
Would love to know now after 4 years how it has held up? We are in Oregon too, and we are looking to doing this. Thank you
@@SweetPeaCuriosities: I've elected to do mine yearly using Black Jack Ultra-Maxx as my primary sealer for about $110 covering about 450 sq. ft. My driveway is very exposed and looked much like Ron's when I set up this annual schedule. I have more peace of mind with this plan and each year it seems to get a little easier while creating a gradual upgrade in the overall condition of the driveway.
@@notsohandytim5090 awesome, thank you so much! Our driveway is definitely needs to have something done and this seems like such a cheaper option. We have been quoted $9500 just to have a skim coat done. LOL Thank you again for your time
@@SweetPeaCuriosities: Wow! That would be quite a tab alright. My best wishes to you on your project. You might even enjoy it.
@@notsohandytim5090 black jack is sold at lowes, but where can i find a good shallow trowel grad filler like he used from Dupont? I used that latex ite white and green bucket and it chips after a couple years.
This is the best reseal I've seen on UA-cam! I agree with Ryan H & Cricket, I was waiting for him to change into some work clothes but he didn't & did it in his khakis. Surely skilled, he puts everyone else I've seen to shame, & not just because of the khakis but his technique & final product. It''s also thicker than the others. Great video!
This goes to show how stupid you are obviously this video has been edited but again you still believe he didn't get one drop of sealer on his pants it only took him 10 minutes to do in the video do Society of favor and take a long walk off a short pier
you were a pro all along and were never actually considering having someone else do the job.
Its 4 30 in the morning. I dont know why I watched this. I dont even have a drive way
Same
Cocaine is a hell of a drug.....
Fucking drugs
@@becarefulwhatyoufish4764 crack even worse
One day eh? By the way it’s 4.23 am here (but I do have my own drive).
Great information about products, tools, and technique. I am definitely glad I found your tutorial. Thank you for your time in making this helpful video.
You provided a good system for asphalt driveway resurfacing, but some of the specialty products mentioned can be substituted to save costs.
Weeds and algae can be killed with environmentally friendly boiling water, rather than bleach.
Oil stains can be sealed with PVA glue for less than half the cost of a specialty Bonding Agent (It's the same thing).
Deep holes can be filled with asphalt "cold patch" and then heated with a blow torch for a patch that never comes out.
The power washing process, with a good gas powered power washer, will eliminate the need for wire brushing cracks and blowing.
If you use an Acrylic (water based) resurfacer, one extra pail can be used to replace the specialty crack filler and the specialty trowel grade filler. Mixing one part Portland Cement and three parts of "Play Sand" (a fine washed sand used for children's sand boxes) to the acrylic resurfacer with thicken the resurfacer material to the consistency of the "crack filler" and the "trowel grade" filler and it won't shrink when it dries.
The specialty products are expensive components of the process and they can be eliminated by less costly, but equal quality alternatives.
Thanks. I’m always a little nervous about doing things myself especially when it comes to my home. This is a great motivator!!!
You're nervous because you've been spoon-fed your entire life you're brain-dead when it comes to doing labor sorry buddy but you need more than motivation to do to job right you need to skill
I agree. Practice on your neighbor's house while they're sleeping.
what a chancer he must have had at least 10 travellers behind the scene doing the dirty work
I need this soundtrack for when I seal my driveway
Yesssssssss!
I need the Benny hill theme song
@@chrismartin6169
You'll have to move too fast for that one lol
Mister you make it look so easy. I wish u were my neighbor. I admire how much patience you have. You did a wonderful job. Well done 👏 thanks for the tips. Ur helper is awesome 👌👏
This is just fantastic, need one for regular concrete drives. Need to smooth mine as well
Cleanest man in driveway sealing ever.
This whole video and the work behind it’s just ART👏🏻 thank u!
Thank you Eric Mickelson. Your 100% correct.
I watched this video and Ron made a believer out of me and I did it myself... it turned out awesome. Thank you for all the great advice over the years....
This is awesome to hear. I've been watching a lot of these and preparing to do my own when the wet weather is gone. Glad to hear it turned out great for someone following the same how-to video!
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Thank you for the tips and for not getting the kakis dirty. Like on even a spot on them.
Damm he did that whole driveway without getting dirty now he can go to church
My Quickjab209 he probably changed pants 5 times
And the shoes too!
@G G Calm down it was just a joke jeez
@G G lmao i see you have your panties in a bunch there ms.Nancy
Explains why I end up at the town bar when I do mine.
That method is pure common sense when it comes to sealing a laneway great video
I would love to see it in one year from the date he did it!!
Been there, looks great until the storms come...1 year later looks like needs to be redone
We've resurfaced our driveway multiple times over the years. It's a horrible backbreaking job but it looked good when we got done. But we've done it so many times that it's now time for a total driveway re-do, maybe with concrete this time.
Thanks very much, I just bought a house and I have to do my driveway. for sure I will follow your video at every second. I do not know nothing about driveway in USA but i do not have choice they want to charge me $5000 , and I do not have that kind of money. Thanks again for such a good video.
Jose Mauricio how’s it go? Lol
Nice job. I filled my cracks with the same products and had a pro install the sealer. Th at was last year. the cracks are much worse this year.
Holy crap that looks amazing!
Quite relaxing watching you do that.Great skill .
.. thank you, great instructional video..Ron would be great to have a video now, after 4 + yrs to see how the repair has been hold
Lousy...I promise you
That's my concern. What does it look like 4 years afterwards???
I agree I wonder how that trowel grade crack filling and gator skin held up
@@marianneunger7069 you have to seal it every 2-4 years depending on how much sun your driveway sees. It keeps the driveway looking good and the asphalt lasts longer.
After moving into my dump i found myself resealing the driveway every year for about 5 years. I just imagined my neighbors praising me for trying so hard. What bs. But then a neighbor was going from gravel to blacktop and i got an estimate assuming the guy was already basically here with his equipment. Omfg a 30' x 18' will cost about $18k. Looks like i will be going back to the store again.
This was so satisfying. 😯 Your friend was awesome for helping. 🙌
Best video I've seen... All questioned answered! Thank you
The 90's tutorial vibes are through the roof.
Great video
Ron, you're a great guy, I love your stuff. I would've sprayed a long term weed killer in the cracks before applying the filler.
The spray can keep the asphalt from adhering well. Weeds should die from lack of sunlight. That comes from cleaning the cracks and holes REALLY REALLY well.
I live in NH with the harsh winters. You do this then reseal with the roll on stuff every 2-4 years
Edit: for everyone asking if it works/do you have to re do it. The roll on stuff is fast and easy takes a few hours. Makes the house look sexier too.
A periodic update on this project would be great!
This dood keeps those Khakis super crispy!
Amazing!!!!!
Beautiful job! Thank you for sharing this!
Excellent presentation, nice finish too.
old timer didnt get a drop of tar on his nice khakies.
actually he did left knee :)
6:28 you see a couple drops
He can’t, those are what he’s wearing to Olive Garden later.
@@PetrolHead1 lol!
Thats cause he didnt do the work. A professional crew did.
I would have done it exactly like this (only in formal wear).
And remained entirely dry even down to the dress shoes. Lol
Those white Khakies when he was stirring the asphalt with the drill gave me anxiety
I would have done it in exactly the same khaki pants, but i would have totally stuffed it up.
Exactly sir.....what sort of neanderthal resurfaces a driveway without a top hat and suitable dress attire.
The squeegee part was very satisfying. Well done!
You've got to be the most intimidating neighbor to have, holy cow! lol! That was pretty savage, doing your own driveway, in khakis no less, and it's a huge driveway! Ron, you are definitely the man. My only questions is, would you happen to have an updated picture of the driveway since you've resurfaced it? I'd love to see how it's holding up since the make-over. Thanks Ron!
Thank you for your time in making this helpful video. Very Helpful
yeah, a follow up video would be great..how else are we supposed to know if its worth it.
Its not.
Best video on UA-cam on this thanks
I wonder how long it lasts, it'd be good to see a follow up video to see how it held up with the winter and Chicago cold. I'd hate to do this every freakin' spring.
Good question. The normal asphalt only products are rated for three years of service from ones I have seen; there are some that claim longer and shorter. I have found that the longevity is greatly affected by how many snowfalls come in the winter, when I use a manual push shovel that repeatedly scrapes the surface.
I would hope this product holds up at least as well.
I miss videos like this.. It makes me think about school videos.
Dude is out here doing all this in khakis and dress shoes I’m beyond impressed. Major Home Improvement Bill vibes
Wow the work involves a lot of time but it truly looks wonderful. I wonder what the cost difference would be to just have a layer of new asphalt? I have the same problem and the same size driveway. I’m sure the resurfacing 5 gallon buckets aren’t cheap. If I’m saving a few thousand I will try this method for sure
Great job sr, I want to finish my driveway the same way, thanks for the tips. 👍👍👍
My back and knees hurt just from watching this video....lol...I think I’ll take a nap and call the pro’s in on this one. I know my limits.
Why didn’t you use the power washer in the first place.
Would have saved 3 steps.
You deserve more thumbs up for this comment. Wish I could give you a hundred more for not mentioning his gd khaki pants.
@@neverifnotfornow khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants khaki pants
@@matthewaaa5138 shkixzl
Maybe to save water?
this is late but the other steps are for people without one
Loved the closeup hand stroke at the beginning of this video.
Great job, very professional, enjoyed watching and a big help. Would have liked to have known cost of job.Thanks for posting.
That's exactly what I want to know I can guarantee you the only save a couple hundred dollars compared to a professional coming in and doing a better quality job this video was nonsense
That drive way looks fresh at the end
You did a good job, man!
Wow what a great presentation
Ayyyy
😂😂😂
I never got much help from any of these guys.
All that and homeboy didn't even get his shoes dirty. Props!
Great job and demonstration!
thanks you for sharing your knowledge how to fix the drive way
I just came across this I don't have a driveway but you are very good at explaining and keep it interesting ,good job!
Very helpful...too many videos put too much thought into it. Ron's the man!
This video is oddly satisfying. I think anyone with OCD and a streak of perfectionism would consider doing that work to be therapeutic.
This was excellent. Thank you.
Yes I agree, best resurface video, helped me a bunch
I don't even have a driveway
Start resurfacing driveways for a living with the valuable info you've just acquired in this video and in 30 short years you'll have earned enough to purchase your very own driveway.
Teddy Roosevelt, but your neighbor does.
MY NEIGHBOR SELLS DRUGS
Teddy Roosevelt fuck driveways
Hoosier Momma my dad sells drugs
Fantastic video. My 30 year old asphalt driveway has cracks and peeling. Which product is the best to use. This video did not make a recommendation of a product. HELP!
Dude. You just friggin rock...THANK YOU!
Amazing how he keeps his trousers clean
Right was thinking the same thing he used a blower power washer then two types of liquid tar
Did quarantine bring anyone else here?? Seriously debating doing this 😅
Yes and we're doing this.
Every year needs the same step to keep it in good shape.
I'm 11 I guess I will be a handy man if I'm watching this for fun
Jose J Hinojosa yes Jose you will most likely be a handyman
are you a handy man still??
You will save a fortune, and I really mean that, once you get that house if you learn all this stuff
You might, but with a curious mind like yours maybe consider mechanical engineering if you can do the math. (Not many people LIKE middle school math, but the math gets more fun later on, and is a tool to use to become an engineer). Either way, learn all you can about things like this. Very good of you to be curious about things like this.
Just dont start smokin weed bud lol
Well I just finished all the steps and it looks great! I just started this project in 2017, though…also I wore a tuxedo to show him up!
After watching this, I am calling somebody to come and do it..... looked too easy.
Thank you for a detailed work and products and techniques. Great work.
That was very helpful. Thanks!
You make this look effortless! Heck, your pants didn't even get dirty! lol
I wish i could do this kinda stuff.
Wow! Amazing! I may give this a try.
Were you able to clean off the squeegee?
Hello Juli👋👋
Omg I thought I have to do a new driveway , Thank you gì your video , so easy fix 👍
2:15 Couldn't all those steps have been skipped if you were using a pressure washer?
3:32 That chocolate icing looks SO good! 😋 I didn’t know it could be used for crack filler too! 🤣🤣🤣
I’m a young guy but my knees are just hurting watching this guy bend down on that driveway with no kneepads to apply the sealant
Lose some weight.
Excellent video and presentation.
She did the heavy messy hard part lol!
Very nice reface. Greetings from Canada
"Why is that guy putting chocolate all over his driveway?"
Lmfao just about to put the same comment!!
Funny! We were joking about the "brownie batter."
He was smearing dog shit.
Archean you mean dog turd
You guys are full of it, it's reserfecing material, Dum mdfs