Sealing your driveway is the best way to protect it from wear and tear and make it look good. While many homeowners try to take on this task themselves, it’s easy to make mistakes. Here are the top 3 driveway sealing mistakes homeowners make:
- Applying the Sealer in Bad Weather Conditions: Weather plays an important role in sealing your driveway. If you seal your driveway on a day where it’s too humid, rainy, windy, or cold, it can affect the sealant making it not stick as well to the driveway. Before you seal your driveway, you should check to see how the weather is going to be over the next couple of days.
- Using the Wrong Amount of Sealer: Using the right amount of sealant is the key to getting a smooth, durable surface. Unfortunately, it’s easier to overestimate or underestimate how much sealer your driveway needs. It’s recommended that you follow the manufacturer’s instructions to calculate the right amount based on the size of your driveway.
- Skipping Proper Preparation: Sealing your driveway without preparing it properly is one of the biggest mistakes you can make. Before you start sealing, make sure you fully clean the surface to remove any dirt and debris so it doesn’t get trapped under the sealant and affect the adhesiveness.