Tips on How and When to Seal Your Driveway

· Do seal any time the temperature is 50 degrees Fahrenheit and rising.
· Do seal every two or three years, depending on the driveway's condition. Coating too often can result in a slick surface.
· Do allow 24 hours before using your newly-coated driveway. The driveway will feel dry before it is ready for traffic, but resist the urge to use it.
· Do always follow the manufacturer's directions on the product container.
· Do not seal when rain is expected within 36 hours.
· Do not seal brand new blacktop. The driveway must cure for 6 months in warm temperatures before sealing.
· Do not apply driveway sealer to concrete.
· Do not apply a thick coating. It will dry too slowly and can lead to "mud-cracking," a condition that looks like sun-cracked mud on the surface of the driveway.