How to Apply a Driveway Sealer - Sealing a Driveway
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
- I show how to apply a driveway sealer. I am using the Henry 532 asphalt resurfacer. This product has a 7 year warranty. I like the rubberized gel formula, it goes on easy and you only need one coat.
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You want the temperature to be above 50 degrees. You don't want rain in the forecast for 48 hours and you don't want to drive on the product for 48 hours.
Hose down the driveway with a good cleaner and pull any weeds. Fill all large cracks with a crack sealer. Fill any holes with a pothole patch. Let any patches fully cure before you apply the sealer.
With the Henry 532, use the brush side of a driveway applicator to work the sealer into 4 foot by 4 foot sections. Work in 2 directions to get the product into any cracks and pits in the driveway. Apply one thin coat.
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White shoes are a bold choice for this project. That's confidence baby!
Thanks for this video and boosting up my confidence for DIY driveway sealant.
this was incredibly satisfying to watch.
Some excellent points here. I used the bulk version and pick it up using 55 gallon drums - this version comes concentrated so you mix water with it to obtain the correct consistency to brush it onto the asphalt.
PRO tip, make sure you wear the whitest shoes you own.
The brushing on the driveway was asmr feeling man it was heaven to the ears to know its easy to install and ny driveway will look better than the neighbors
Thanks, I would say one can use the crack filler stuff first if you want to get very technical.
Can't remember last time I seen those converse shoes but it had to be pre-1995. I appreciate the instruction however decided to go stained concrete and over the top of that with 10+ coats of non-yellowing sealer. It just seems to show more depth and last longer in the Minnesota winters. Next I may underlay with wood-grain panels and apply sealer coats for a more unique affect. Great inspirational video.
I called a concrete guy who sent out a mass flyer but he said you can't do concrete over black top. Is that not right????
@@annenelso Most only know 1 way to skin a cat and have never tried it. Your asphalt is pre-settled, therefore, grind the surface, prep, forms, rebar, pour. Don't let someone tell you, you need to pay to rip out your pre-settled base ever again..
Thanks for the tips. I like the fact that it is a one coat application with the Henry product!
John Everitt You're welcome.
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Get buckets with same batch code for color match. Use squeegee to spread them 1.25" nap roller to even out and pull excess down as you go....if you have a rough textured asphalt. If not be prepared to use at least double the product. Keep driveway misted wet as you got...helps spread and prevents dry edge. Mix for 5 mins...if using a stick or that small mixer bit maybe. Get a proper grout mixer and mix about 30 seconds.
Defensive basketball shuffle when pouring is on point.
Ha, I need to edit better.
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This is the kind of stuff that Dad shoes are made for!
Great video I will definitely get the guts to do this 🐱 Thanks so much ☺️
Now I remember why I hire someone to do it in 15 minutes while you watch. Oh well, bought the sealer, here we go 😂
I choose to watch this video solely based if the gentleman’s shoe choice. Man was I right, great video, thank you
Ha, thanks for watching.
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This guy is a Henry Salesman.
Hi, we carried Henry, Sakrete, Black Jack and other products in our hardware stores. I took training from the manufacturers and share their tips in our videos.
Good video. God bless you guys
Hi, here is another way to seal a driveway. ua-cam.com/video/PXW335vZMdc/v-deo.html
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Thank you!!! Very helpful video!
Glad it was helpful.
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It would have been a better video if you had shown the finished product at the end... two days later to see how it looks after it has cured.
Will look good with just about any product cuz basically ur doing a painting like project. …A better question is how does it look after 3 years. I find myself redoing this every 2-3 years. Which I find is getting expensive and time consuming
When it dries, and if you broom it, it will leaves lines from the Brussels, so you gotta git er dun quick, my boy
I'll be doing this soon enough! So 7 year warranty, how often do you actually do your driveway with this stuff? Do you do it yearly or every other year or really every 7 years?
Hi, it depends on your location, climate and the formula you are using. When I spoke to a few companies, they recommended putting a thin seal coat on your driveway based on 1/2 of the warranty time. So for a 7 year warranty, recoat in about 4 years with a new thin coat. Here is a podcast episode we did with some tips. ua-cam.com/video/8HSx3CaDWQw/v-deo.html
Nice job! Great video.
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its really nice and thank you. but there is some mistakes you auready did. witch was the way you push foward toward your wall. witch is not good. for that because you will get the seal onto your wall paint. another is that, i could see the lines at they end where you stop at and left it there. you dont want those bumps on your driveway. but its nice though. thank you for sharing your video as well. um a seal coated myslelf. and also work for "Black Diamond Asphalt LLC" here in Spokane WA.
looks like you've been sniffing asphalt a little too long
Are the white shoes required? ;-)
The video was great....how did you not get splashes on your white shoes?
I use the same product and apply with a paint roller. you have to work the product hard so that it doesn't chafe.
looking good thanks for the tip gracias
Dr.GINO PICHARRO Thanks.
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wonder if Dave Strand approves of this...
That gap in the brush drove me crazy
Thanks Nate now i can't take my eyes off the gap.
We have a very steep driveway that we are repaving. We would like to have some extra grip. Would it be appropriate to add sand when mixing to add grip?
Great video. Thank you for posting it. I've got to go home to VA in a couple weeks and resurface the driveway of our rental property, so this video really helped. Quick question, if I may. I watched another video where the person resurfacing the driveway used a squeegee and worked the stuff from side to side. Does it make much of a difference which method I use (i.e., yours or his)? Thanks!
+CaesarInVa Hi, for this product, the company wants the brush to be used. Each formula is a little different, so take a look at their application recommendations.
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Nice video
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Nice
One thought: if you have a longer driveway, you may want to use an applicator brush/squeegee made for a full grown adult, or your back will hate you in the morning!
You should paint it white or use white sealer next time.
We have a relatively long driveway. Would it be possible to break it up into more than one day to make the job easier?
Hi, you can, there may be a slight color difference where you left off.
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i would say that is a damn fine job! u didn't get yourself dirty and you came out pretty cheap!
Turned out nice. Thanks.
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thx that was very helpfull
harpo singh Thanks.
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It’s still much easier with the floor squeegee
Hi, it depends on the formulation and product. I took training from the company and this is what they recommend for the best results.
I just bought a house that has an asphalt driveway which is pretty steep. Can I reseal the driveway? or is there a different product I should use or a different method? I saw somewhere it doesn't recommend steep driveways Thanks
Hi, I've never had a problem with sealer being too thin to use on a steep driveway. For most products, you want a thin coat. Just apply a small amount at a time to see how it spreads. Check the application method. Some recommend a squeegee, some the brush and others a roller.
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@@FIXITHomeImprovementChannel thank you for responding. I meant after it dries, will it be slippery or give me issues goin up driveway
Love the instruction but someone has to show this guy how to time lapse a video at certain points. 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Where can I get this brush?
Hi, you can pick up a brush at a home center or hardware store.
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What is the name of the dance at 2:42?
HomeyMoJo1 The need more muscles shuffle.
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+FIX IT Home Improvement Channel ha! I love it. I blacktopped my driveway today...11 buckets worth and every time I dumped the bucket I used your dance moves. Thanks!
Ha. Wow 11 buckets!
the slide
HomeyMoJo1 -ha ha
How to seal your roofing iron
Looks like you sealed the street 2
Is there a way to remove this from clothes? I washed my clothes and it left marks in the dryer, I’m wondering if there’s any way of removing it from stuff?
Hi, sorry I have never tried to remove it. I wear old clothes that I don't plan on washing.
1st tip. Don't use white trainers during this process.
Why not use a squegee instead of a brush? Leaves more material and more even surface
Hi, tool training from the company. For this product they want it worked in with the brush for the best results. Check the label there are a variety of application differences in products.
Better than paying someone 10x more to do the easy job…
Sealing the ramp off of the street looked kinda different.. I usually see the driveway sealed, and the actual ramp from the street is plain concrete
white shoes? brave man
Ha. They quickly became my work shoes.
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Is henry 532 good for northern climates? I'm in MN. Great vid BTW
+kamaka71 Yes, just put it on thin and early in the day so it cures properly.
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watching you apply this it looks much harder to apply then anything else, I think you got things mixed up. Also does not look thick at all.
Hi, here is another type of sealer that is applied with a squeegee. Each formulation is different and they will recommend a brush or squeegee. ua-cam.com/video/PXW335vZMdc/v-deo.html
You only use the brush for edging
Hi, I took training from the company and this is how they want this product applied.
white runners ...............brave man
One little correction, i meant in the winter.
how much do you charge per square foot? Many thanks in advance
Hi, I don't do this professionally, just showing how to apply this formula.
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Lol the sealer solution is not intended to fill the crack there is crack seal for that porpuse the "Spray" prevents the asphalt from determination. And yes experience workers can do 200,000 square feet in just 10 hours
funny how some people walk right in it after dumping the entire bucket
Heres a tip for you guys that want to doit your self call a PRO when u want new asphalt do u go to home depo n buy it NO what makes u think sealer is any different u paid good hard ernd $ for ur driveway why not protect ur investment the PROPPER way
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infntnub professionals use diffrent sealcoat product and will come out better than the average homeowner when you buy in bulk its usually around $2.50 a gallon. its kinda like cutting your grass. sometimes its easier to pay someone to do it
You gotta love a guy who seals his driveway in white sneakers. Thumbs up.
It's that time of the night bois... When you have nothing left to watch...
Kiwifruit9 at least I know how to seal a driveway now.... You know in case I need to
shumpie41 I’m deadass sealing my driveway for the second time now in 2 years
Hahah
Yes --lol-next is Korean street food videos
Thankyou for the video.
I don’t know why I’m watching this, I don’t own a house or a driveway
hahahaha
I would add: plan on wearing clothes and shoes you might have to throw out when done.
I always wear my WHITE SNEAKERS LOL.
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@@mot611 lol
I will have this stuff smeared as high as I can reach on my house in the trees on the living room rug and on the dog and this guy still has white tennis shoes
RULE No. 1: NEVER apply driveway sealer wearing anything OTHER than your cleanest, newest white sneakers. Absolute must. RULE No. 2: NEVER edge your driveway BEFORE applying sealer.
Your kinda hard on the guy. I usually seal my drive on a minimum 90° day, wearing flip flops and shorts. No lie.
@@MandrakeRoots You won't get proper adhesion unless it's at least 100° in the shade, and preferably during a downpour.
@@c.a.g.3130 Note also, when edging the drive leave all grass and debris on drive, it acts as a reinforcement for sealant when cured. I do agree hot, humid and a strong chance of rain is best conditions.
I love the way how quick he provides the most important information. Excellent job! Thanks!
Thanks. Here is another video ua-cam.com/video/PXW335vZMdc/v-deo.html
Yes! Well done! Gives us beginners the info and good products to buy! Just need to know what is the best crack sealer and what about an indentation, not a pothole.
This is like construction ASMR, very relaxing.
Mentioning ASMR 8 years ago, you were ahead of your time.
I'll finish that driveway In. 20 min using just a squeegee
Thank you for the video. I'm going to be a first time home owner soon, and this will be very helpful for the blacktop driveway which is in need of some crack filling and new sealer.
Great. Let me know how it goes.
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Water based is the way to go. Especially if you have pets, children, allergies, or care about your neighbors.. Many jurisdictions only allow water based. Most interior and exterior paints are now latex/water based.
Va a hacer ese trabajo con zapatillas blancas 😮
Not filling small indentations, as you are push broom. I used squeegee and obtained better finish.
That's because brushing is for a textured finish as opposed to a smooth finish with a squeegee
Should still be using a horsehair bristled brush, if any at all..
All I can say is this, and that is, if he can push that sealer around that driveway without getting it on those white shoes, more power to him!
It's all over the shoes mate..
i been a seal coater for 11 years there is no such thing as a sealer lasting 7years thats like waiting 12000miles to change your oil in your car asphalt needs to be sealed every two years and even sooner in the northern parts of the united states this is why so many driveways are cracked and busted uo because people wait 5 6 or 7 years to seal there driveway
How much do I need for A driveway 25'x25' and how much per 5 gallons?
3-4 years with armor seal, especially their HD product. I'm about as North in Idaho as you can go. What you applying that lasts 2 years, SS1?
I had a landscape business and did hundreds of driveways all by hand. I found these cheap combo brushes with a squeegee useless and the finished product looks amateur. I went to an industrial supply store and bought a nice squeegee for doing windows and only used that to apply the rubberized sealer. Do it just like you did with the brush, but only use the squeegee to it rides flat and leaves additional sealer in the little dips and holes and thinner where the asphalt is smooth. The nice soft rubber squeegee left an excellent finish with no brush marks or overlaps.
firewoodguru Thanks for the tips.
I should add when it's hot, it always worked best to lightly wet down the driveway ahead of sealing with water based sealer. Oil based sealer is not recommended at all. Do not wet down the driveway ahead of time and expect it to be slippery when it rains and snows. Oil based sealer is shiny and once applied, you can only use oil based, you can't ever use water based afterward because it will not adhere. Also, when your driveway is steep or you want extra traction for the winter, you can add clean sand to the mix. It works really well and can add tremendous safety especially when walking on the driveway to get the mail etc. Also, many times the blacktoppers told the homeowners to wait a year before applying sealer, but you can apply sealer to new blacktop as soon as water stops beading up on it. It's best to seal it before the first winter if you can. Regardless of what the can states, two coats are always best for a nice smooth finish and to allow the sealer to fill smaller cracks to keep water out. Water will get into the cracks, then freeze and make a mess out of your asphalt.
Mm
You suck...use a 3' squeegie
firewoodguru after your done with your squeegee, do you have a good way of cleaning it so you could use it again?
Just a tip . Try to avoid that water base sealer. Go for the oil base. The finished result looks way better , and any standing water that would normally puddle in your driveway, would shed of more easily. Other than that good looking job
Thanks for the tip.
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So as a female I will be o.k. ? Those buckets are heavy ! Got to do it !
@@siegridthomas9674Just bat your eyelashes, ask a couple male friends and feed em pizza and beer lol
The real key to applying this is having super quick feet.
look at that old milwaukee drill i still have mine since about 1986 or so looks like ill be on this stuff for a while looking at 25 buckets to lay out ,maybe i should set up the airless graco mark 5 and have at it
NOOOO! Dude! those are some nice classic white Converse kicks! You’re going to ruin them! 😀
Hi I recently sealed a driveway with bitumen emulsion and the customer has come back that after two weeks it is still sticky and tacky
Can you please advise the most suitable method to remove excess bitumen so it can dry out / cure completely ?
Thanks in advance
His white shoes won't be white long! LOL
He is right, the Henry brand is thicker than most.
Good video. It clearly explains and demonstrates the process. Thank you.
Thanks.
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If you disagree with how he did it then don't watch it. You watched the video at your own free will, everybody does not seal coat the same so click that little red x and exit from page. so irritating and unnecessary.
+ycarla greene Ha, Thanks. We got the application steps from Henry before we used their product.
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Guy did a great job get off his back and get a life o his got your sorry ass watching learn something 👀
i want to learn the steps to this type of job and if in this video he does some things wrong, then i want to know about them so i dont make the same mistakes. the only way to know about the wrongs is in the comments. so dont tell someone not to comment. also youre being a hypocrite by saying if you dont like it dont watch it, while at the same time you’re doing exactly that only in comment form.
Just resealed my Asphalt Driveway with the Henry 4 Year Product, but followed all recommendations from this Video. A few points I would highlight for best results: Definitely fill cracks/pot holes as instructed in video, and be sure to clean as instructed. I would highly recommend flipping the buckets as he mentioned, but *also* would Highly Recommend using a corded Power Drill with a Stirring Bit. Even with a Drill, the "top sludge" does not move for a minute under stirring. After about a minute, you see the solid and liquid finally mix. I mixed shy of 5 minutes after seeing a good vortex for 30+ seconds and the color looking uniform. We did follow his method of combining buckets and that helped with keeping the color consistent. I would also recommend "pulling" in the same direction for the duration of the project. If you move the material in multiple directions, it will show (it's minimally noticeable). Thanks for the advice!
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The two coat recommendations is to fill in the pours and crevices. It's not meaning to actually go over it twice. What I do is push ahead a pile back and forth. Then I pull what I call the finish pass.
Yep. That's my method. Just finished 2 hours ago. Idk why I'm watching this video. Anyway, looks great.
White shoes, good choice
Nice shoes,are those white Reeboks?
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FIX IT Home Improvement Channel It works better if you put 2 cheap plastic bags over your shoes. Wearing a $20.00 disposable painting suit and rubber will keep you and your clothes cleaner.
Great tips. Thanks.
No, they are black Reeboks now!
The paint can is shaken by the store of 5 minutes while they do not shake driveway sealant. You get thick paste in the bottom and dark liquid on the top. I tried my best shake and mix it but is was thick paste in the bottom. It is dirty job with your shoes and pants becoming dirty with sealant and you cannot wear them again. I decided that next time I would get a driveway sealant person to do the job.
That’s why you leave can upside down night before…power mix for 5 minutes with power drill and mix extender u can buy at home depot
It's not brain surgery...thanks...perfect simple video.
Dave strand is better for sealing drive ways or Stanley dirt munky
Yes, they are now waterproof.
Will apply your tips on 5/14/20 when i do my driveway...)
If I wore white shoes to seal my driveway they would be in next week's trash.
Should wore aleast some old shoes not the white one..
Just getting ready to tackle this project. Thanks for the pointers.
Good luck on your project.
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Don't brush, Roll that way you don't get those asphalt wholes broomed back out.
Hi, I took training from the manufacturer and for this product they recommend the brush side for the best application.
He forgot the step about not wearing white sneakers when sealing your driveway
Well his shoes still looked white at the end of the job, but yes it would worry me
I used to do this for a summer job! I got really fast at it. With a buddy, we would do 12 driveways a day.
Pro tip: carry a spray bottle on a holster and you can spray away any unwanted splashes on the house.
You kicked arse, i did it for a summer. Another guy and i would do about 5 a day give or take depending on size.
What did you charge?
You are pulling too much off. It's not a broom you have to have atleast 1 mm thick. Your just painting it in a sense. Doing it wrong.
Hi, when I took training from the manufacturer, they said to pull it thin. It will cure better and perform better than a thicker coat.
Someone pls help! Just got my driveway done by a company;they first fixed the cracks then seal coated the driveway… The question is!!! After seal coating should the spots where cracks were filled (some people call them snakes) be visible?? Thx
Been following all of your steps the last couple months. Has worked really well. Planning to do the final sealer this weekend! thanks again
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What do you mean final sealer...?
Going with comment above…What is final sealer?
Find your local seal company ask if you can buy the real thing ,with their hot or cold applied patch filler ,and mask off you cement ,always squeegee makes the material go farther and it's ye recommended apparatus,