It's cool to see a dude that clearly has the means to pay to have that done doing it himself. Props...

I love the way you attack a project like I do: •I probably should’ve cleaned the driveway better before I started • I probably should’ve patched the cracks yesterday, but I wanted to get started Haha - I thought I was the only one like that!

I did my 2580 square foot driveway yesterday by myself. . 10 buckets, 4 hours. However, over the course of the previous week, I removed 13 wheel barrows of grass and soil encroachment, pressure washed the entire driveway using a 3700 psi PW and a surface cleaner, patched every crack with a quick patch gel product. Removed a crumbling retaining wall and reinforced some edge sections with concrete in a shallow trench. That took 3O hours all in. Like painting, its all in the prep. You definitely should pressure wash even clean looking driveways, for better adhesion. I'm 67 years old..going on 40. This is a great video, slow clap.

@databae1

11 ай бұрын

Wow way to go! Keep on being young!

I seal driveways...Tips for next time, weed whack any edging that goes over the driveway, BLOW the dirt off, PRESSURE WASH thoroughly, after it dries BLOW it again then fill the cracks, you should only need to wait an hour or so, when it's dry you may need to blow again if stuff is landing on the driveway and then paint the edges you can't reach (ie garage edge, walls, rocks, etc. before you start. Edges you can reach paint afterward to match the thickness of the squeegee. But good job!

@jeffreymeland1495

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@brewsmith

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the pro tips!

I started a sealcoating business a few years ago. The objective of sealcoating is protecting your driveway and making it look good. You accomplished both. I thing you did a really good job.

@jeffreymeland1495

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sam!

@newportbeach3621

2 жыл бұрын

Will this seaicoating work on concrete drive? If not what do you recommend thanks

@samallen6669

2 жыл бұрын

@@newportbeach3621 Seal coat will stick to concrete. It will make it black.

@samallen6669

2 жыл бұрын

@@newportbeach3621 It will not last very long and the concrete will show through it eventually. But if you keep silk coding it it should stay black It will not last very long and the concrete will show through it eventually. But if you keep coating it it should stay black

@samallen6669

2 жыл бұрын

A concrete sealer is probably your best bet they sell them at home depot or menards

This dude is obviously smart enough to figure out how to do anything by himself with a little practice....I love it!!

I remember when I thought 8 years was a long time. Then I got old. And now I know I'd be doing it again before I know it. Good video.

Good job, I appreciate people that do projects on their own.

I have been sealing my own blacktop driveways since I was a teenager. Back then they just had the one year stuff. Within the last 15-20 years they have been selling the multi-year sealants. On all the multi-year sealants they all say one must apply 2 coats to get the multi-year coverage. My last time I sealed was in 2016 with a sealant that said it was a 7 year blacktop sealant (two coats a week apart). I probably should have done it last year - 2020 but it unquestionably needs it done this year. You have a large driveway and you are definitely saving money doing it yourself!

@databae1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Yes, it's a little work but kind of fun to do.

I own an asphalt paving and asphalt maintenance business. I'm all for DIY projects. I think it's important for home owners to learn how to do simple things with their property such as what you have done here. For what it's worth, you probably could have hired a professional contractor to do the entire job for about what you paid for the sealer alone. I think it's great that you tried it yourself and got it done. There is always a sense of self satisfaction taking care of your home. For your first time, it looks like it turned out well.

@slimdude2011

3 ай бұрын

If my driveway was that large, I would have hired a contractor because as you've stated, considering the cost of the materials alone, the time and labor, hiring a contractor would have been cost efficient and a time saver, especially if two coats are needed.

I plan on doing my own driveway in the spring and wanted to watch a few how-to videos. This video was perfect. You did an amazing job and now I am inspired!

This video shows something that I stand behind... You don't HAVE to know all the proper techniques to start something. Your technique is awful, and inefficient. HOWEVER... through perseverance and the ability to learn on the job, you ended up with an amazing finished project. I'm happy for ya man. So many people are afraid to try things, because professionals like to make it seem impossible to someone with no experience. But how did they get the experience? The same way you did, and the same way more people should. Get out there, and get it done. Just what you did, and kudos to you for doing it.

@jeffreymeland1495

Жыл бұрын

Thank you James!

I did this years ago by myself when I was about 40 and it turned out very well. Luckily my drive was small and downhill as it's hard work!. I searched for how to videos prior to my two 35 y.o. sons repairing my drive way. Thanks for the video - it turned out great and I love your home!

@jeffreymeland1495

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Patricia!

Forget any haters looks good. And I believe you applied a better product than you get out of some of these companies

@databae1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!?

Not bad for your first time. I usually watch "how to's" on projects I am going to do on KZread first Then that way I see the do's and don'ts before I could mess it up. Keep DIYing. :)

I'm doing mine tomorrow! Thanks for posting this!! Very helpful. Never done it before!

Thanks for all the comments and questions. Sorry I didn't see the comments until now. It's been almost 3 years and has held up pretty well.

@SEALCOATINGISLIFE

3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

Just finished my driveway today. Used menards seal coat. Came out just beautiful. I always use the squeegee side.yes and also use a different handle for the broom.

Exactly what I was hoping to find. Thanks for posting this! I wasn't sure this was something I could do and now I know I certainly can! Beautiful house you got there, too.

@jeffreymeland1495

3 жыл бұрын

thank you!

I used the Sealbest 1000 and it held up pretty good for 2 years, I use my pressure washer to clean my asphalt pretty often. Last year I decided to put a new coat of the Sealbest 1000 on the asphalt. After a harsh N Wisconsin winter, the coating was embedded with

Thank you for the video! I’m have to do this for my parents. Your video helps me know what to buy so I can finish this job faster and I was using a roller.

As someone who's also in central MN, the info about going with a longer guarantee product is well appreciated!

Using same sealer tomorrow..2,000 ft ...I spent almost 2 days prepping already filling cracks and edges...Gonna use 12 inch brush all around edges then get er done...Wish me luck😎😎😎...Thanks for video...Central Minnesota

@jeffreymeland1495

4 жыл бұрын

Good luck! I'm sure it'll work fine for you!

Fellow obviously has coin but desires to do this huge job himself. Kudos.

Great job! Beautiful home. I love the walkway leading to the front of the house.

@jeffreymeland1495

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Beautiful home..

That house! Beautiful! Good Job!

Thanks for the heads up bud! Cheers from Canada

Great job and good video. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

Great job and amazing looking property!

Do the edging first then the main application.

looks good, my wife started that with the video i quickly got the tripod for her and put the broom in her hand. she took to it fairly quick

Well done , You made it look very easy !

Thank you! I really appreciate the video, very insightful and authentic.

Great stuff! Gave me the right motivation to diy

The only way to figure something out is by doing it, I would recommend pressure washing the driveway first next time but all in all you did a nice job. 👍🏻

I do this for a living 22$ an hour been doing it for 5 years Clean/crack/seal coating for my local asphalt company

Thank for the information, you have covered everything to refurbish the driveway.

@databae1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

Really should have filled those large cracks first, followed by applying the sealer around the edges with a 4 inch paint brush, before carrying out the main task. Also, it's advisable to pour sealant from one container into another and mix it ( in case there is a colour variation between the batches). Anyway, the finished drive still looks very nice and compliments what looks like a lovely house.

Great video, it turned out fantastic! Thank you! I dream of a driveway that size...someday! 😅

Loved the wife with the TEA BREAK!!! Great video!

Great job! Looks good!

Good job Bubba doin mine tomorrow. Sealed the cracks today. Fun stuff

Now I know what not to do by watching you you are a very funny guy and your job turned out very nice

Nice video - thanks! :) How does it look now nearly a year later?

Looks like it may have been your first rodeo. I live in Virginia by the way. Most of the stores are Lowe's here. I buy the blackjack brand. I found a homemade mix that outlasts the driveway sealer alone. I use 1/2 gallon of roof & foundation sealer to one 4.7 gallon pail of blackjack 300 sealer. The higher end sealers contain latex which won't work on a driveway that used to be gravel. I need the ability to melt & self-heal in hot weather. The previous pavement was bagged asphalt & recycled asphalt. It was heated with a torch wagon & then rolled. True pavement can use what you use. I trim the outsides first. Get less overlap marks.

@jeffreymeland1495

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the comment DJ!

You did a great job👍🏼

Jeff how does this look after the first winter? i do not know how Minnesota winter was but South Dakota had a pretty bad year?

I'm gonna try this

Great job Jeff

Thanks for sharing. I will trying it tomorrow on my driveway

@databae1

3 жыл бұрын

Hope it goes well!

what about the sides of the driveway? Why did you do it so far from the lawn? Just curious.

Great job!!

How has it held up?

Great video. Thank you so much

Nice work 👍

If your located in the Oklahoma City area I would recommend arrow asphalt to take a look at your driveway!!

I worked in commercial construction for over 20years and the guys that used to do Epoxy coating on floors used to go to Walmart and K Mart to buy the cheapest pairs of golf shoes as the spikes allowed them to walk on the floors without getting footprints in the coating plus they didnt worry about getting the epoxy on the cheap shoes ! I always thought it was funny to see guys going to work in Golf shoes but yet a pretty good idea I imagine that would work fine to seal driveways

So how does it look now?

How many square feet is your driveway and is the sealant working good still?

What a beautiful home.

@jeffreymeland1495

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Casey!

So how has it held up?

beautiful home

Nice video..... I'm starting all the prep to do my driveway myself. Going to be applying some weed killer in some of the cracks near the edges.... Fill all the cracks and use a lg. crack filler for the bigger cracks on the edges.

@SEALCOATINGISLIFE

3 жыл бұрын

Use a blowtorch if you can

Beautiful house to match the new beautiful driveway !

@jeffreymeland1495

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

When you buy buckets to do your driveway, you MUST have a drill and mixing paddle because the bottom will be like thick of settled material. I've done many driveways, please believe me! Using a stick or broom handle is laughable! Also for you who have never heard from a lottery winner, well, now you have! You all have a great day! And when pouring, always pour into the wet, not next to the wet.

Looks really good.

Good job for a diy. Thinking of doing this myself.

How is it holding up?

I have a plain concrete driveway, black molds keep on coming back. Will sealing reduce the recurrence of black molds ?

@jeffreymeland1495

2 жыл бұрын

The seal coating I used is not for concrete. Thanks for the question though!

Good job. Looks nice

Looks great👍

Great diy video

@databae1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great job

Great video. Thanks.

Absolutely gorgeous house

Good video. A little hard work can save a bit of money. I like the design of your house.

How much was the material

That was actually looks pretty nice

So what happens if it actually does rain within 24 hours of putting this stuff on? Does it just take longer to cure, or is it somehow ruined forever?

He obviously never even bothered to watch all the dozens of other videos on KZread to show him the proper way to do this. Nice house tho.

Looks great! Cool house too!🙂🙂🙂

How long did it take you to complete?

You done a good job. 🇺🇸👍🏻

@databae1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks for posting Jeff. Finished job looks great and house too! Trying to do a few home jobs while I am furloughed 8h every wk during Covid19!

Good work, that was a pretty big job! So how is it 2 years later

I worked for the city of Manhattan Beach, Ca. '67-78'. The city had a serious "Slurry seal" program. I later worked for the County of Kern road dept. from '86 to 2003. The county used Reclamite and sand. He should've filled those cracks with a flexible sealer first. He probably spent $500+ for sealer and a cheap broom/squeegee. On the day he filled the cracks, he should've cut in the edges. Other than that he did okay for a rookie. If anyone is thinking of a DIY seal job on their Asphalt drive way, and they live in a arid or hot environment, they need to give serious thought to the fact that the sealer will track on surrounding surfaces due to the heat(90*F+) until it's fully cured. So do some research into the available sealers. The cracks in his D'way will allow water to seep down to, and cause a failure in the sub-base. He needed to check out having a hot AC overlay put down. Anyone who buys a place with a new AC drive way should seal it at least every 5 years, more often if you live in a climate with extremes of weather. A well constructed and cared for AC drive way should should last 35-50 years.

How much$ per bucket?

Great thoughtful wife!! You did good

Great video. I plan on doing that in the next few weeks. Could you see the squeegee lines after you finished?

@databae1

4 жыл бұрын

No. Thanks for your comment!

Why can’t we buy this in the uk?

Looks NICE!!

@databae1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I did mine... It's been awhile since... I patched all cracks with rubberized roofing paint. . Then Black Jack 1000... I personally feel buy the best product you can afford... Labor is the same so ...

@michaelmargraf844

11 ай бұрын

I'm 76 yo.... Drive is 300 ft x 20ft....6000ft2... 2 buckets a day works for me...

is this just sealing asphalt drives or can it be done over a concrete driveway ?

@warrendrew1664

Жыл бұрын

sealing asphalt drives

I wonder if two coats would look even better. My driveway is only 8x70 so I may give 2 coats a try

Hi Jeff - hope you see this as I also live in MN! A few questions if you dont mind? First, it looks like it has been 3 or so years - how has this sealant held up for you? Do you think it would last 8 years based on the wear & tear thus far? Do you think you should have applied 2 coats? You mentioned using 17 pails (for 1 coat), appox how many sq ft did that cover? Also, you mentioned at the beginning you were going to seal cracks after - given you applied the sealant first, did you find that it made a difference, one way or the other? Any comments would be appreciated!

@jeffreymeland1495

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the questions Ed. Sorry for the delay. Yes I did a followup video, check that out. It has held up fine. It is fading some now (April 2021). I think the driveway is about 3000 sq ft. just a guess. Should seal the crack first to make it look more even when you're done. It was fun to do, a little bit tiring, but not bad.

Nice great work...

I like using longer and heavier handles plus a 2 ft squeegee

nice job

Beautiful house. Pretty good job

@databae1

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!