A small crack in an asphalt patio can become larger if it is not filled in a timely manner. The following project will list steps that will assist with repairing a damaged section. Afterward, a coat of sealer can be applied to a paved surface by a property owner or by hiring an asphalt sealcoating contractor in Worcester MA.
Materials
• broom
• wire brush
• putty knife
• detergent
• water hose
• scrub brush
• bucket of cold asphalt patch
• small shovel
• trowel
• container of asphalt sealer
• paint tray
• paint roller
• handle and frame
• vinyl tarps
Cleaning An Asphalt Patio
Before a crack in a patio is repaired, asphalt needs to be swept with a broom in order to eliminate dirt or small pieces of asphalt. If there are small pieces of asphalt that are wedged in between sections of a patio, moving a wire brush swiftly over them will be helpful. A putty knife can also be inserted into a cracked area to help loosen pieces that are stuck. If asphalt is stained, soapy water and a scrub brush can be used to remove them. Once a patio is clean, spraying an asphalt surface with a water hose will eliminate asphalt fragments and soapy residue.
Filling A Crack And Sealing A Patio
Cold asphalt patch can be used to fill a crack. A small shovel or trowel can be used to administer patch. Once a damaged area is filled, if the surface of a patio is uneven, a putty knife that is moved over the section will assist with smoothing it out. Patch will require several hours to cure. Afterwards, a patio’s entire surface can be sealed in order to prevent damage from occurring again. Vinyl tarps that are draped over exposed parts of the property that are adjacent to a patio will protect them from being exposed to the sealer.
Sealer needs to be applied to clean asphalt with a paint roller that is moved across the pavement in straight lines. If a sealer is poured into a paint tray, it will make it easier for an individual to access it. Once sealer dries, an individual can walk on their patio in a normal manner. If any extensive repairs need to be completed or if a newly paved surface is desired, people can visit us on a company’s website to learn more about services or to speak to an asphalt sealcoating contractor in Worcester MA.
