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.
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
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.
@@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..
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
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
Even better are crack sticks are a game changer. Unbelievable product - stuff it in the crack and heat it up with a propane torch till it’s liquid. One of the best products I’ve used in a long time!
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!
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.
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.
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.
Thanks for the great vid . I have new asphalt and been told not to seal it until it went thru a 4 season weather cycle ? Nice to know the difference of water and oil based products application .
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.
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...
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
@@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.
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?
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.
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.
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😅
Is it required to pressure washing and surface clean a driveway prior to sealing it? Or can I simply use a leaf blower over it and then concrete seal it?
How long do you want it to last? Putting it on a dirty driveway is no good. Do it right - properly clean the driveway and power wash it before applying
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.
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.
Professionals should be charging a lot more than is stated in this video. Whoever quoted $250 for this job is living in lala land. I’d be charging $500 minimum and probably a fair bit more. Materials, Labour plus insurance/running costs, liability Ect. They were probably uninsured and stole the sealant.
I was waiting for this comment lol Im glad my customers are not watching this misleading video. Im starting a job tomorrow and its up a hill driveway with weeds and cracks everywhere. My price was way higher in the thousands range.. He forgot when you have to pressure wash, weed wack, fill cracks and beat the dead line before new tenants move in to the rich home in the rich community smh Upscale CALI
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.
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
100 bucks for 4.5 hrs plus drive time purchasing carrying, getting it on your clothes and or self, empty jug disposal unless you have leftover then you need storage space for the pale plus squeegee. Nevermind if you run out and need to buy 1 or 2 more. I love a good DIY but not worth it for 100 savings it would need to be at least a full days pay in savings vs letting a pro do it to make it worth it just saying.
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!!!
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.
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.
Would a seal on a sloped driveway last longer or less long?
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
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.
@@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..
Yeah this “Ultra Shield” lasts about 10 months at best, not 10 years.
A “pro” charged $700 for a “spray on tan” that lasted one year. This penetrates so much better at half the cost! Great video!!
cool, thanks
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
@@CustomStripingAndSealCoating I like Asshole emulsion
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
Fill the cracks with GE 100% advanced black silicone! Works great!
Even better are crack sticks are a game changer. Unbelievable product - stuff it in the crack and heat it up with a propane torch till it’s liquid. One of the best products I’ve used in a long time!
Thanks for the step by step instructions. Very informative for a first timer.
Glad it was helpful!
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!
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.
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
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.
@@addismultitasking3504 you are right about that. When I did it myself it seemed to be thicker and look better longer.
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
Did my drive in 2019 with Menards 800. Still looks good but going to do it again this summer. Michigan location
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.
thats what it takes is for a home owner to find out his mistakes.
There’s a reason there charging that
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.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice I’ll say great tips to wet the driveway before it really help to spread 👍
it sure does,have a good night
Thanks for the great vid . I have new asphalt and been told not to seal it until it went thru a 4 season weather cycle ? Nice to know the difference of water and oil based products application .
Thank you for a simple & great educational video. …🙏🙏
Thanks
Best video in internet regarding this topic. regards and thank you very much!
Wow, thanks!
Well Done Instructional Video....Thanks For The Effort👍
Thanks for taking the time to make this vid bless you
My pleasure!
Open the garage door next time
best video I've seen...thanks a ton for posting!
Glad you enjoyed it!
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
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.
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.
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...
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
@@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.
I think the water based sealers bond to a damp driveway and oil based sealers require a dry driveway
@@sdoken yes water base bonds better to the water plus it keeps from drying on you and it pulls out alot better
@Chad Seeler is not water based sealer is oil based.
I'm putting 6 coats on my driveway this weekend I'm all ready to go!!
Nice
Great job instructing. Could you tell us what sealant you use and how long the protection in years it provides, please. Thanks in advance.
He used Latexite, Ultra Shield which is sold at Home Depot.
$2800 quote for 5000 sq ft. Will be doing it myself for sure
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?
If you have cracks larger than 1/8th wide you need to fill first
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.
sometimes you have to push up by the edges,but then pull over to smooth out
@@addismultitasking3504 lol I understand. I was just bustin your squeegee. :D
lol
@@beeros6496 you are slipping - he only had the latex gloves -not regular over latex :)
Awesome video, thank you so much !
thanks for watching
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.
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Great video..How long does it take to dry enough for you to walk on it?
12 hours on a hot sunny day
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😅
yes I eventually put two coats on, waited a week between
@@addismultitasking3504 9 buckets for 2 coats or you had to buy more buckets?
9 buckets did 2 coats
How much is a bucket and what type did you recommend?
Is it required to pressure washing and surface clean a driveway prior to sealing it? Or can I simply use a leaf blower over it and then concrete seal it?
How long do you want it to last? Putting it on a dirty driveway is no good. Do it right - properly clean the driveway and power wash it before applying
How long does it take for it to dry when your done?
8 hours
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.
if you do 2 coats make them both thin and wait 24hr in between
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.
Had mine done in nj for 450 plus cost of materials about 800 sq ft
What brand no mix sealer is that?
Looks to me like raising the garage door might be a wise option.
Wouldn't it have been easier just to open up a bucket and dip your paintbrush in it to do the top by the garage door?
Great job
Professionals should be charging a lot more than is stated in this video.
Whoever quoted $250 for this job is living in lala land. I’d be charging $500 minimum and probably a fair bit more.
Materials, Labour plus insurance/running costs, liability Ect.
They were probably uninsured and stole the sealant.
I was waiting for this comment lol Im glad my customers are not watching this misleading video. Im starting a job tomorrow and its up a hill driveway with weeds and cracks everywhere. My price was way higher in the thousands range.. He forgot when you have to pressure wash, weed wack, fill cracks and beat the dead line before new tenants move in to the rich home in the rich community smh Upscale CALI
9 buckets of sealer and about 20 gallons of water because water mixes with the sealer because it is water based material.
just got a 1,100 dollar quote for mine. 12 buckets only puts me at $300. think ill spread it myself.
yes sir!
Do you need to powerwash? Or not needed if just using a blower? Thanks.
only wash if there is dirt, It rained the night before so it was clean
How much do you charge per customer
Pricing is based on size and complexity
Link to the sealer please
Maybe masking tape at the garage door?
put a good row of tape on the edge and take if off the next day ...presto a nice clean edge....
😂😂😂😂😂NOT
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)
It lasts 4 to 5 times longer if you use a premium product and double coat it.
Do I have to fill in the cracks or is it optional?
I would use a crack filler. They usually sell it where they sell the sealcoat its kind of like tar.
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.
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
I have a few driveways I do every 3 -4 years, but I like them jet black, helps melt the snow
Can I use this on cold patch?
Yes
Now tell us how long it lasted. Ive see a lot of bad reviews of all brands of store bought asphalt sealers
2 years, nothing seems to last longer in my climate
100 bucks for 4.5 hrs plus drive time purchasing carrying, getting it on your clothes and or self, empty jug disposal unless you have leftover then you need storage space for the pale plus squeegee. Nevermind if you run out and need to buy 1 or 2 more. I love a good DIY but not worth it for 100 savings it would need to be at least a full days pay in savings vs letting a pro do it to make it worth it just saying.
I gotcha, but it makes sense now.... end of 2024 Pros want 475.00 for my drive now
Brush or squeegee?
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!!!
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.
If you add too much water it’ll last shorter period of time
166sqf per 5gal pail?
Thats about right
In my case im saving maybe like $200
👍
Every year? Gosh golly how about every 5 years??
depends on where you live
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.
🤣👍
Lemon oil.
No Second Coat ?
Read above
"ADD is multitasking
yes I eventually put two coats on, waited a week between"
can you tell me how to measure the driveway....ty good Job..
Length x width in feet equals square feet
@johnsonbar5022
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Have you ever heard of a seal coating going on crushed rock before the asphalt is laid on?
Not sealcoat, but tac adhesive.