Driveway Maintenance and Sealing

How to seal and protect your driveway with Black Knight^® Asphalt Driveway Products

Asphalt Emulsion Driveway Sealers

IMPORTANT: (FOR EXTERIOR USE ONLY)

• Keep from freezing
• Do not use on concrete or asphalt less than six months old
• Do not mix with coal tar pitch or asphalt/solvent-based sealer
• Do not dilute
• Do not apply if rain or temperatures below 10°C (50°F) are forecast within 48 hours
• Apply in the morning to get a full day's curing time and warmer temperatures
• On hot days, dampen surface before application and sweep away puddles
• Seal in one continuous application to prevent “color shading"
• Apply in a single, even coat. Multiple coats or applying too thickly will cause slow curing and cracking
• Over-application may result in not curing - leading to tracking, uneven color or smell
• Wait 24 to 48 hours before driving on sealed surface - longer if humidity or dew is high

STEP 1: CLEAN

Clean loose debris from pavement with broom and rinse with a garden hose. Remove grease and oil with Airport Grade™ Multi-Purpose Driveway Cleaner or detergent. Treat chemical spills with Airport Grade™ Oil Spot Primer.  Follow label directions.

STEP 2: REPAIR

Repair all cracks and holes and allow to cure thoroughly.

• Up to 6 mm (1/4"): Airport Grade™ Asphalt Driveway Crack Filler or Airport Grade™ Depression Filler
• Up to 12 mm (1/2"): Airport Grade™ Depression Filler
• Over 12 mm (1/2"): Airport Grade™ Pot-Hole Filler

Allow all repairs to cure thoroughly. Follow label directions.

STEP 3: SEAL

Mix thoroughly and intermix containers to ensure uniform color. Rinse driveway, remove puddles and apply sealer to damp surface. Apply undiluted with the brush side of a squeegee in 3-4 foot sections using a cross pattern to seal evenly. Smooth out ridges and excess sealer. Apply early in the day for more curing time. Apply in a single, even coat. Multiple coats or applying too thickly will cause slow curing and cracking. Follow label directions.

Airport Xtreme(TM) Acrylic Driveway Sealer Only:

• Do not use on asphalt less than 12 months old
• Not for use on driveways sprayed within the last 2 years with a solvent based bituminous asphalt sealer
• Apply one thin, even coat with a deep pile roller and allow to penetrate
• Avoid thick coats, puddles or ridges. Let cure 60 minutes, then apply second coat crosswise (2 coats strongly recommended)

Follow label directions.

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