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Driveway Sealcoating Aftercare – What You Should Know

Thanks for choosing to sealcoat your driveway! To help it last and look great, here are some simple but important tips to follow:


🚫 Stay Off the Driveway (As Long As You Can)

  • Minimum wait time: 72 hours—especially in hot weather.
  • Best practice: Stay off it as long as possible. The sealcoat takes about 6 weeks to fully cure.
  • During this time, tire marks and scuffs can still happen, so the longer you avoid using it, the better.
  • Keep in mind: Every driveway is different. The exact cure time depends on the condition of your pavement.

🚗 Be Gentle When Driving

  • Back out in a straight line—avoid turning your wheels while the car is sitting still.
  • No sharp turns or cranking the steering wheel, especially during the 6-week curing period. This helps prevent tire marks.

🕳️ About Cracks

We want to be clear about how we handle cracks:

Which Cracks We Fill

  • We only fill cracks that are ½ inch wide or larger.
  • Not sure if a crack should’ve been filled?
    → Visit our Crack Sealing Page under Services!

 What Crack Filler Is

  • It’s a hot rubber material that stays soft and flexible.
  • It can heat up again in the sun, so try not to park, ride or walk over cracks to avoid pulling it up.

 If It Gets Damaged

  • If the crack filler gets torn up, you can use a cold crack filler from Home Depot for small touch-ups.
  • We don’t use cold filler ourselves because it doesn’t hold up well in changing weather.

 What to Expect Visually

  • Crack filler is applied inside the crack, not just on top.
  • It may not fill the crack all the way to the surface—and that’s normal!
  • You might still see the crack filler after sealcoating. That’s okay—it’s doing its job by protecting the pavement, not just making it look perfect.

 Important Notes

  • Crack filler does not prevent weeds.
  • The sealcoat may not fully cover the crack filler depending on your pavement’s condition.

✅ Final Tips

  • Don’t let leaves, dirt, or water sit on the driveway while it’s drying.
  • Avoid parking heavy vehicles for at least a week.
  • Expect some streaks or uneven color at first—this is normal and will even out over time.