Drying Time
During the summer months of May through August we recommend staying off the driveway for at least 48 hours. After September 1st allow 72 hours or more depending on the temperature. Drying time may vary from day to day, so we ask that you use your best judgement. IF IT LOOKS WET, IT IS WET. Very shady areas, cooler temperatures below 80° F and higher humidity above 50% can add up to 12 hours to the full cure time. You may walk on your driveway as soon as it looks dry. Please keep cars off the sealer for at least 2-3 days.
What to Expect
When you begin using your driveway after sealing, you will notice for the first few weeks to a month that there appears to be marking from the wheels of your car; this is to be expected. What’s happening is that the sand in our sealant mix is loosening at the very top of the coating. This will go away and clean up with time. A little rain will help this as well.
We also recommend that you do not do any extreme wheel turning for the few weeks after the sealer has been applied. Try not to turn your wheels in one place when not moving as this can result in power steering marks.
Sprinklers and Rain
Sealcoating must be applied to a dry driveway. Please ensure your sprinkler system is turned off for at least 48 hours before the sealing. If it rains before your appointment, we will contact you to reschedule for the next available sealing date. If it rains immediately after your driveway has been sealed, there is no impact to the sealing quality.
Oil Stains
You may have had some oil stains; if they were severe they may continue to be a problem. Because oil can penetrate deep into your asphalt, it may be impossible to correct without actually repaving these areas. We treat these areas with the best materials available to us, and they work quite well, but they do have limits.
Guaranteed Service
We treat every home like our own and our goal is to exceed your expectations. If you are not completely satisfied with our work, call us and we will make it right.