Seal And Coat - Sealcoating - Method of Application / Application Methods

The method we choose to apply the product with varies depending on the size of the job, type of the job, number of coats and previous maintenance the surface has received. The two methods we most commonly utilize are the squeegee applied method or the spray method. The other common methods besides spray and squeegee, are brushes or brooms, and rollers (such as those used for painting). We usually do not use brushes except for touching up minor areas and near edges of the asphalt, along garages, walkways, buildings, etc. to ensure optimum neatness. Seal And Coat prefers not to use brooms or brushes on the entire surface for several reasons. One, is it tends to apply an extremely thick coat, that could be too thick. The second, is that it can leave brush marks.

Applying sealer by squeegee is a very common method and is the best method for homeowners who do-it-themselves. Rollers just take too long and do not provide good, quality results. The problem with squeegees that some people find, is that it leaves marks. Squeegee marks can be minimized by misting the water with a very light amount of water to act as a lubricant for the sealer and prevent it from drying it too fast. The rest of the trick is something that has to be learned, a technique of working the sealer back and fourth, from edge to edge, and avoiding back and fourth erratic marks. The main advantage of the squeegee method is that it "pushes" the sealer into the nooks and crannies of the pavement, however, it tends to scrape off most of the sealer off the upper part.

On two coat jobs, after the first coat is done by squeegee, we usually spray the second coat to ensure you get the best of both worlds. Spraying does not push the sealer into the pavement as well as a squeegee, but in turn, sits on top of the pavement where the tires of vehicles ride and where the pavement is subjected to the most abuse.

The method we choose on your application will depend on the size and condition of your pavement, as well as your personal preference.

Email: info@sealandcoat.com / Phone: 860.874.8444