Now this being said i wouldn t be afraid to try this on small area as a test.
Can you put asphalt sealer on concrete.
It looked good at first but within a year most of the sealer had worn off of the concrete.
You can also mill or grind the concrete prior to the overlay to ensure the new asphalt overlay will have a good bond to the concrete.
Use a squeegee or brush if needed to spread the sealant.
Asphalt sealers are specific chemical mixtures designed for asphalt penetration and top sealing.
Sealing asphalt or concrete helps it last longer and look better while you put off the inevitable replacement.
There are additional things that can be done prior to the overlay to get the maximum life out of it.
The main enemy of any driveway is moisture.
A concrete stain might hold up better.
Only work on 2 to 4 foot sections at a time.
When cracks appear in a driveway and they always appear in a driveway moisture gets down into the paving and wreaks havoc.
It erodes the base below the surface leading to settling and holes.
The most common type of concrete sealer penetrating sealer should not be applied before new concrete is completely cured at least 28 days.
Asphalt sealers aren t intended for use on concrete.
A single application can last from.
I have a neighbor that has a concrete pad attached to his asphalt driveway.
Actually probably not a good idea.
Most asphalt sealers require a squeegee while most concrete sealers use a brush or sprayer.
About 15 yrs ago when he resealed the asphalt he also applied the sealer to the concrete.
You can put asphalt over concrete but professionals don t advise it.
For most sealers pour out a line of sealant along the highest edge of the driveway.
Check the label to make sure you re using the right sealant for your job.
For example different types of asphalt fabric can be installed to reduce the amount of reflective cracking that can occur in an asphalt overlay on concrete.
The asphalt is more porous than concrete which allows this application to work on asphalt.