Driveway Sealcoating in Southern Maryland
Protect the asphalt you already have.
Free Estimate: (410) 212-8084South State Paving sealcoats residential driveways and commercial lots, and right now driveway sealcoating is $100 off. George Cooper, the owner, is a fourth-generation paver. South State Paving is family owned and operated, the owners are on site on jobs, and the company holds Maryland Home Improvement Commission license #05-169105.
What sealer manufacturers and the asphalt industry say
SealMaster, a pavement sealer manufacturer, says sealcoating is typically recommended every 3 years. The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association puts the interval at every two to five years and says not to seal a new driveway until it is at least several months old. SealMaster says new asphalt should cure at least 30 to 60 days.
SealMaster says the temperature must be 50 degrees and rising for a 24-hour period, sealer should not go down if rain is expected within 24 hours, and vehicles should stay off for 24 hours after the final coat. It recommends two coats.
Before sealing, SealMaster says the surface should be clean, repairs made, cracks filled, and oil or grease spots treated with a primer so they do not bleed through the fresh sealer.
- How long does sealcoating take to dry?
- How often should you sealcoat a driveway?
- Best time to sealcoat in Maryland
- Oil stains and sealcoat
- When a new driveway can be sealed
Sources
- SealMaster, How often should you sealcoat a parking lot or driveway?
- SealMaster, Sealcoating FAQ
- SealMaster, Petro Seal concentrated oil spot primer
- Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (published by the Asphalt Institute), Best Practices for the Use of Asphalt Driveways, technical brief
Sealcoating step-by-step
We walk the property with you and explain every step before work starts.
SealMaster says the surface must be clean and oil or grease spots treated with a primer before sealing.
SealMaster says cracks should be filled before the sealer goes down.
SealMaster recommends two coats of sealer, at 50 degrees and rising for 24 hours.
SealMaster says to give the final coat 24 hours before traffic.
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Sealcoating FAQs
How often should I sealcoat my driveway?
SealMaster says sealcoating is typically recommended every 3 years. The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says every two to five years.
How long do I need to stay off it?
SealMaster says to give the sealcoat 24 hours after the final coat before opening it back up to traffic.
What weather does sealcoating need?
SealMaster says the temperature must be 50 degrees and rising for a 24-hour period, and sealer should not be applied if rain is expected within 24 hours.
When can a new driveway be sealed?
SealMaster says new asphalt should cure a minimum of 30 to 60 days. The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says to wait until the driveway is at least several months old.
How much does sealcoating cost?
It depends on the size of the area, the condition of what is underneath, drainage and grading, the material thickness, and access for equipment. South State does not publish prices. Estimates are free: call (410) 212-8084. The National Asphalt Pavement Association recommends getting bids in writing that state the pavement thickness, site preparation and drainage responsibilities, the payment schedule and the warranty.