This is an important question as you can save a considerable amount of money by sealing your driveway yourself. But are you sacrificing quality in order to save money?
You can buy a pail of asphalt driveway sealer at your local hardware/big box building supply store ranging in price from $10 to $75 depending on the brand and quality of the product. You are also going to need a high quality roller or squeegee with a sturdy pole attached.

Some of the advantages to doing it yourself besides the financial savings are that you can save time by not having to wait for an appointment with a professional driveway sealing company.

As the summer months progress and sealing conditions are ideal these companies can get very busy. You can wait up to 2 weeks or more in some areas for someone to come service your driveway.

Consider This

Before you consider doing this project on your own you should be aware of a few things.

1. This can be a very messy process. Like painting you are required to mix the contents of these sealant products to ensure an even color and consistency, spillage is common.

2. These products are oil based and may stain your clothes as well as other surfaces (walkways, sidewalks etc..)

3. Applying the sealant unevenly will lead to uneven fading, darker patches will appear and detract from the overall look of the driveway over time. Uneven application can also leave areas unprotected and will defeat the whole purpose of sealing your driveway in the first place.

4. Read the label and the coverage area on the sealing products careful. Many products grossly underestimate the square footage that one pail will cover. It’s a good idea to add up to 10% to your total square footage needed.

If you’re still ready to seal your driveway yourself you are going to need to have it cleaned and prepared to ensure that you get the best quality finish possible.

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