It looked good at first but within a year most of the sealer had worn off of the concrete.
Can you put asphalt sealer over concrete.
For most sealers pour out a line of sealant along the highest edge of the driveway.
It s hard to beat the aesthetic appeal of an asphalt blacktop driveway but over time the material can develop spider web cracks and low spots left.
Use a squeegee or brush if needed to spread the sealant.
Asphalt sealers are specific chemical mixtures designed for asphalt penetration and top sealing.
Now this being said i wouldn t be afraid to try this on small area as a test.
No you cannot use blacktop sealer.
Holes or cracks with depth of 2 inches or more require filling before concrete overlay is applied.
Choosing the right asphalt driveway sealer.
It is designed to bond with asphalt.
I have a neighbor that has a concrete pad attached to his asphalt driveway.
Most asphalt sealers require a squeegee while most concrete sealers use a brush or sprayer.
Actually probably not a good idea.
Only work on 2 to 4 foot sections at a time.
They do make sealers for concrete check with you hardware store or home center.
Before concrete installation begins the asphalt is inspected and repaired as needed.
About 15 yrs ago when he resealed the asphalt he also applied the sealer to the concrete.
It will never cure properly on concrete.
Concrete is a great base material because it is stable and allows for excellent compaction of the asphalt above.
Well the answer is yes.
It will however require a little more maintenance than a typical asphalt overlay.
A concrete stain might hold up better.
Asphalt can be successfully installed over concrete but due to the characteristics of each material you may not be happy with the long term results as the asphalt will ultimately crack in the same manner that concrete does.
When concrete deteriorates it draws and holds moisture.
In fact many miles of concrete roads are paved over with asphalt every year.
It is safe to pave asphalt over concrete.
The asphalt is more porous than concrete which allows this application to work on asphalt.