All Latex·ite^® asphalt driveway sealers are time-tested and performance proven. Professional grade formulas that are user friendly for the Do-It-Yourselfer. Latex·ite driveway sealing products go on easier / faster, perform better and look the BEST! So use Latex·ite brand asphalt driveway sealers (beware of lower cost ... Knock-Offs) and do it right the first time.

See How-to video below

See How-to article from ehow.com

Tip for hot days: Mist off the driveway prior to sealing. Your job will be a lot easier!!!

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Once the asphalt is repaired and cleaned ... you are ready to seal. DON'T SEAL OVER PROBLEMS! Apply only if weather is clear and dry. DO NOT APPLY when rain or fog is imminent or likely within 48 hours. Also, do not apply very late in the day. For best results both surface and air temperature should be above 55°F and rising for proper adhesion.

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Stir

Premix 1/2 of the pails you expect to use. Then mix additional pails as needed.

If you prefer not to stir, both our Latex·ite^® Optimum™ and Latex·ite^® Ultra Shield™ are NO-STIR Sealers - all you have to do is pour and spread. If the product has a bit of standing water on top, this is normal due to condensation - you can give it a quick mix.

Please see stirring tip.

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Mist

(only when the pavement is very HOT)

Start at the end of the driveway farthest from the street (start approximately 2 feet out). Apply a fine mist of water to the pavement to lightly dampen the pavement ... leave no standing puddles of water. Apply sealer to the dampened pavement. Remoisten as needed.

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Pour

Start by pouring a ribbon of sealer across the width of the driveway about 2 feet from the end of the garage or house in a snake-like pattern. Use a driveway squeegee (see our 18" Seal Right squeegee).

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Seal

Once you've poured a bead across the driveway, use your squeegee to pull the sealer back and forth, in a moon shape, across the driveway starting near your house and working down towards the street. (Maintain a wet bead or edge to avoid streak marks.) See photos below. Remember to drag squeegee back and forth ... do not push.

Apply pressure to leave a thin coat. Two thin coats are better than one thick coat. As more sealer is required, pour it next to where you left off to slightly overlap (Maintain a wet bead or edge to avoid streak marks). Continue sealing project in one day if possible and without stopping to avoid your driveway sealer curing at a different rate... possibly leaving different shades of color.

Use a squeegee properly
to get professional results:

...going from left to right Right hand on top twisting towards your chest, left hand on bottom applying down pressure.

...going from right to left Left hand on top twisting towards your chest, right hand on bottom applying down pressure.

Make the job a lot easier and get professional results with our NEW 18" Seal Right Driveway Squeegee.

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Curing

Block off the driveway with the empty pails and stay off the driveway for a minimum of 24-48 hours. The sealer may take longer to cure if it is humid.

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Clean Up

Latex·ite water-based formulas make clean up quick and easy. Simply clean tools and empty buckets with plain water immediately after use. Buckets can be used for gardening, fishing, car washing, hobbies ...

Driveway Sealer How-to Video

CAUTION

Apply Latex·ite Sealers only if the ground temperature is above 55°F -- day or evening and rain is not forecast in 24 - 48 hours.

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