FAQs
FAQs

FACTS ABOUT SEALCOATING

Q: How often should I have my driveway or parking lot seal coated?

A: In general asphalt should be sealed every 2-3 years to get the maximum life out of your asphalt.

Q: How long should I wait before having my new driveway sealed?

A: It is best to allow your new asphalt to cure six months before it is sealed.

Q: How Long should I stay off my driveway after it is sealed?

A: It is advised that you stay off a freshly sealed surface for 24-48 hours. The actual drying time will depend on the weather, humidity, and sunlight. Shady areas will take longer to dry.

Q: Will Sones Sealcoating secure my driveway after sealcoating?

A: Yes, Sones Sealcoating will tape off the entrance to your driveway to prevent any inadvertent use.

Q: Do I have to be home on the day my driveway work is scheduled?

A: No, as long as the driveway is clear of all vehicles and obstructions, Sones Sealcoating can complete your job!

Q: Can I water my lawn after sealcoating?

A: Be sure to turn off all automatic sprinkler systems and do not water your lawn anywhere near the driveway for 24-48 hours after completion of sealcoating. Water may discolor the surface if the driveway is not dry.

Q: Is there anything else I should know?

A: Chemical fertilizer has been found to cause staining of partly cured sealcoat. Do not fertilize your lawn or garden two weeks before or after your asphalt sealcoating.

PROPER CARE FOR YOUR ASPHALT DRIVEWAY TO KEEP IT LOOKING NEW

● Avoid oil and gas spills on your asphalt, seal coated or not. If you spill gas or oil onto your asphalt clean up with soap and water.

● Make sure your car is in motion when turning on the sealed surface to prevent tire and scuffing marks on the newly seal coated driveway

● When parking for extended periods of time place pieces of wood under the tires or jack stand for trailers.

● Asphalt is a flexible material and on hot sunny days, asphalt is particularly vulnerable to depressions, scuffing, and tire marks.
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