A clean and fresh looking driveway makes a big difference to the curb appeal of a home for sale. Use inexpensive tar sealer, or premium rubber sealant depending on the price and neighborhood comparisons.
Belleair Shore – Cash House Buyers: One way to spruce up your home’s curb appeal is to seal your driveway. If you have dirt or gravel, that will certainly be a huge improvement in the initial appearance seen by all who drive by and definitely by those who would be interested in buying the house. Your drive might already be paved or otherwise sealed but could use a fresh top coat to restore it to the bright and shiny condition that portrays a sense of care that the homeowner has taken.
Potholes and cracks should be identified and repaired first. Fill them with asphalt, which is known as cold patch or blacktop repair if that’s what your driveway has been sealed with.
Potholes and cracks should be identified and repaired first. Fill them with asphalt, which is known as cold patch or blacktop repair if that’s what your driveway has been sealed with. A concrete drive should be inspected and cracks repaired using cement repair products available at your local hardware store or can be found at the big box DIY stores. New products become available often so be sure to ask one of the experts at the store what they have for you.
Once the cracks and holes have been repaired, prepare the whole driveway to be sealed or recoated. First, use a large broom to sweep loose debris away. A big push broom works best and is essential if your driveway is long or large. Then get out your hose and wash it down to remove the smaller debris and dust. If you have a pressure washer you can use that. Rent one if you prefer but don’t own one. Remove all oil stains and greasy spots that would keep the coating from adhering or curing properly.
- Potholes and cracks should be identified and repaired first. Fill them with asphalt, which is known as cold patch or blacktop repair if that’s what your driveway has been sealed with.
- Once the cracks and holes have been repaired, prepare the whole driveway to be sealed or recoated.
- If you are working on a tight budget, use tar-emulsion driveway sealer. It will be a challenge to keep it stirred as you must continue to keep it moving throughout application time.
If you are working on a tight budget, use tar-emulsion driveway sealer. It will be a challenge to keep it stirred as you must continue to keep it moving throughout application time. You will receive the minimum of protection using this type sealer, but it looks great and hopefully you won’t need to show off your beautiful, clean driveway for long and will find a buyer. If not, simply repeat the process when the driveway needs it.
The most common type driveway sealer is the asphalt emulsion sealers which is about double the cost but doesn’t require as much stirring and is easier to apply. This type will be good protection against staining and water. For best results, you can use the current best product, which is the acrylic latex type or go all out and buy titanium fortified rubber coating, but at much greater expense.
