Prep FAQ

1. What temperature is best for sealing?
   
   
2. I have a concrete strip running through my driveway... how do I make sure not to get sealer on the cement when I seal the driveway?
   
   
3. I have a lot of moss growing in the shady edges of the driveway. What is the recommended approach to prep these sections before sealing?

1. What temperature is best for sealing?
   
   For the sealers to adhere, the asphalt temperature must be 55 degrees F and rising. Typically March through early October are prime sealing days. Though most of us wait until fall to seal the driveway, you don't have to. Once the temperature starts to get chilly and dip below 55 degrees F at night for an extended period of time (i.e. all night) it is too late to seal, and the sealer will not adhere properly -- it may peel.

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2. I have a concrete strip running through my driveway... how do I make sure not to get sealer on the cement when I seal the driveway?
   
   Latexite driveway sealers are meant only for asphalt driveways ... not concrete (portland cement). With that said, many driveways have a concrete sidewalk that runs through their driveway. There are a couple simple steps to take prior to sealing which will ensure a clean, professional job and allow you to seal without getting any Latexite on the concrete.

   We recommend you first "edge" the driveway by using a household broom. You can dip the broom in the pail of sealer and edge 6" from the sidewalk (or bricks, etc). Another thing you can do is take masking tape and run it along the entire outer edge of the concrete. Do 2 or 3 passes so you have 4 to 5 inches of a border. Once you are done sealing, simply remove the tape and your concrete should not have any spills on it! If you still want more protection, simply lay a drop cloth down and tape it down as well. Also, don't forget that your shoes will have wet sealer on them, so DON'T step on the concrete.

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3. I have a lot of moss growing in the shady edges of the driveway. What is the recommended approach to prep these sections before sealing?
   
   We recommend using a powerwasher that containts a mix of 50% water and 50% bleach - this will do the trick!