Q. Is it too early in the season to have my driveway sealed?

Q. If I sealed my newer condition driveway with latex, can it be sealed with acrylic?

 A. It can but it is not recommended. Acrylic will not properly bond to the original asphalt binder (black glue), and it would most likely have to be applied the following year as well. The sealant will also take the texture of what ever patterns the old sealant may have left if it was applied by brush, squeegee or even by incorrect spraying patterns. If there are already cracks forming as a result of the previously applied sealant, they will be visible as well. Sealing with acrylic will slow the progression of the hairline cracks but the condition can not be reversed. 

Q. My newer condition driveway was sealed with latex and it's starting to crack already. Why?

 A. Acrylic is engineered to take the texture of unsealed driveways, keeping them looking like they were just paved and not looking like they were sealed. If your driveway has been sealed with latex, you may already be seeing hairline cracks forming on the surface of your driveway- a direct result of the material being applied too thick to compensate for it's poor wear characteristics. Acrylic is much more durable than latex and therefore does not need to be applied as thick. 

Q. I just paved my driveway. Is it too soon to seal it?

A. Simply put, if your driveway is at least 30 days old it should be sealed but only with Acrylic. Most sealants like Latex and Oil-based require that you wait as long as one year to seal your driveway but by that time, the protective top layer of binder (glue that holds your driveway together) will have already worn off. Acrylic will allow your brand-new driveway to 'breathe' where other outdated sealants will 'smother' the asphalt. By sealing right from the start you are extending the longevity of your driveway several years by not allowing your driveway to ever turn gray in color.

Q. Why shouldn't you apply Acrylic by squeegee or brush?

 A. More Seal. Less Coat! Driveways still to this day are sealed by squeegee or brush. These methods pose several problems: First off, applying any material too thick actually creates tiny cracks as the material expands and contracts before losing its elasticity. Both methods do not ensure an even application of the material. The material is more then likely going to get on your walkways, patios, and your home. Lastly your new driveway after several years will be nothing more then a black texture-less surface.

Q. I have quite a bit of hardscaping work done. What is done to protect it?

A. Let's face it. You didn't invest in the beauty of your property to have it compromised by getting driveway sealant all over the place. One thing SealTECH understands about hardscaping is that besides protecting your driveway, we are also protecting your Home. After all clean-up work is performed we meticulously mask off all areas of concern. SealTECH is one of the few driveway sealing companies that will also mask off the end of your driveway to create the straightest most professional lines in the industry. When all masking material is removed you will get a sense of why you chose SealTECH to protect your driveway and your Home.

Q. How soon after our driveway is sealed can we use it?

A. If you're like most homeowners, you don't want to wait two or three days before being able to use your driveway again after it's been sealed.  Since Acrylic is the fastest-drying driveway sealant on the market, you will be able to walk on your driveway within 30 minutes and drive on it less then an hour!*

 *Drying time depends on several factors including temperature, humidity and shade to name a few.

Q. Is Acrylic more expensive than other sealants on the market?

A. From a short-term perspective Acrylic will run slightly higher in price than all other sealants on the market.  From a cost effective standpoint, Acrylic is no contest to extending the life of your driveway when sealed on a regular basis (every other year). Combine this with incredible attention to detail and over the top customer service and price tends to take a back seat.

Q. Someone told me that spray was not a good application method. Is this true?

A. Spraying with Acrylic is the single best way to seal newer residential asphalt driveways. Acrylic is so durable that there is no need for one thick coat. Instead SealTECH will apply two thin coats. Working from house to the road, we will apply one coat of sealant parallel to the long side of the driveway. When we reach the end of the driveway, we go back to the house and apply a second coat but this time perpendicularly to the first coat. The end result is an even coverage and a driveway that looks as though you've just gotten it paved.  

***SealTECH does NOT recommend Acrylic for driveways that have been already sealed by Latex or Coal Tar based products.***

Q. Can Acrylic be used for commercial purposes?

A. Acrylic is engineered for residential and low-traffic commercial applications such as small parking lots that are less than 5,000 square feet in size.  Larger parking lots require a much thicker application method in which Acrylic would not be a cost-effective solution for such purpose. 

Q. Is there any odor associated with Acrylic?

A. Do you or members of your family suffer from allergies? Acrylic is an Ultra-Low VOC material and has a light acrylic odor associated with it. When your driveway is completely dry there is no odor at all!