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“Selecting the best quality equipment and supplies is critical to your success.” – Judd Burdon, President of Asphalt Kingdom

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Choosing Your Sealcoating Equipment

Selecting the best quality asphalt sealcoating equipment is critical to the success of your asphalt business or asphalt maintenance project. Take advantage of our hard learning and engineering, and put it to use in making your project successful.

Pros & Cons of Different Sealcoating Materials

The table below shows the different types of sealcoating, their pros and cons, estimated cost, and the average time it takes for each type to dry.

Type of Sealcoating	Pros	Cons	Estimated Cost	Curing time
Coal Tar Emulsion	Water and UV-resistant. Popular due to its superior ability to resist moisture, oil, and most chemical penetration.	Suspected of contributing to water pollution and emitting a carcinogenic compound. Permanently banned in some states.	Around $465 per 55-gallon drum for 5,500 square feet coverage, or 100 square feet per gallon.	Between 3 to 4 hours.
Asphalt Emulsion	No toxic, carcinogenic emissions. Has a darker, more appealing color. Water resistant and provides good anti-slip friction when mixed with slate or sand.	Not as resistant to petroleum-based contaminants. Not UV resistant, and more likely to fade faster.	Around $544 per 55-gallon drum for 5,500 square feet coverage, or 100 square feet per gallon.	Approximately 8 hours.
Oil Based	Water-resistant and penetrates the surface of asphalt, forming a more pliable bond that helps prevent cracking during winter.	Longest curing period and emits a strong odor. Also contains toxic compounds, so distribution is restricted.	Around $825 to $1,100 for 5,500 square feet of coverage.	Up to several days.
Fast Dry	Cures in less than an hour of application, making them ideal for busy, public roadways and large, active parking lots.	Generally sold in bulk and come with a higher price tag, making them impractical for most smaller property owners.	Fast dry additives start at $120 per 5-gallon pail.	Can dry in less than an hour.
Acrylic	Comes in different colors. Environmentally friendly. Very durable. Can withstand UV and weather exposure.	The most expensive type of sealer on the market.	Upwards of $900 for a 55-gallon drum.	Approximately between 4 to 12 hours.

Sealcoating equipment needed for surface preparation

The table below shows the different types of surface cleaning equipment you’ll need to prepare an asphalt surface for sealcoating. This table also includes the estimated average cost per equipment.

Material	Definition	Cost
Gas Blower	Cleans all dirt, debris, and sand from the surface.	$1000 - $1900
Degreaser Cleaner for Asphalt	Effective in removing grease, oil, gas drips, and leaks on your asphalt surface. This eco-friendly degreaser penetrates the asphalt and protects the surface from further damage caused by these drips.	$90
Scrub Brush	Clears the surface of flaking paint to ensure the asphalt sealing adheres to the surface.	$40.00
Water and Hose	A water hose helps clear the surface of debris before sealcoating.	$30

Sealcoating equipment cost table

The table below breaks down the different types of sealcoating equipment you’ll need to get to work, including their estimated average cost.

Material	Definition	Cost
Asphalt Sealer	Filling in small fissures, an asphalt sealer prevents water and ice from causing damage to your asphalt. It protects it from the elements and usually has a black matte finish that adds curb appeal.	$533
Crack Pour Pot	Most people are tempted to apply a sealant to cover cracks. However, cracks will soon turn into potholes forcing you to shed money for repairs. A crack pour pot helps fill cracks at walking speed. It helps pour crack sealer even in hard to get areas, helping you save time and reduce waste.	$180
Sealcoating Machine: Asphalt Sprayer	A sealcoating machine helps apply the sealer in the fastest and least expensive way.	$799- $17,500 depending on size and complexity
Sealcoating Broom or squeegee [For small driveways]	For small areas like a residential driveway, you can use a squeegee or a broom to apply the sealant. Sometimes, it’s specified on the sealant's label which tool is best to use.	$40
Pylons, Saw Horses, Caution Tape	Prioritize work safety by blocking off the area with pylons and caution tapes. These tools help keep traffic out while you work.	Pylons = $30 Saw Horse $40 Caution Tape = $30
Cardboard and Tape	Block off and protect curbs, lawns, sidewalks, and anything else you don’t want to be stained by the sealer.	Cardboard = $17 Tape = $10
Mixing paddle	Use a mixing paddle to mix the sealer.	$20

For more details about sealcoating, see this comprehensive article on the Paveman Pro blog about sealcoating cost.

Homeowners’ Asphalt Sealing Tools

If you want to keep asphalt looking clean and in good condition, it must be sealed on a regular basis to prevent the onset of decay and cracking. A professional grade asphalt sealer and the right sealcoating equipment is necessary for driveways, paths, parking lots, and virtually anything paved with asphalt. Most asphalt experts recommend that it be sealed approximately every two years. Oil stains, cracks, and potholes should be repaired as soon as possible to prevent further asphalt deterioration.

Asphalt is made up of rock, sand, tar and bitumen and starts out as a dense liquid that is able to move with the ground rather than cracking. Over time the asphalt surface dries out and loses its flexible properties. The sun basically cooks (dries out or oxidizes) the liquids right out of the asphalt surface.

This process does not happen overnight, but as everyone knows asphalt is very black when it is first layed. Over time turns greyish in color. This graying process is called "oxidization". The Asphalt liquids have been cooked out leaving only dried out tar and bitumen on the surface.

If you have a brand new asphalt surface you have a major advantage, as it is has not been oxidized and dried out YET! It is time for asphalt sealcoating.... but, make sure to use an excellent asphalt sealer before it greys and dries out!

If you have an old asphalt surface that is grey and dried out it is still important to protect it from the elements. If you don't do it now it will ONLY get more dry and therefore become more fragile and need replacing before that of a sealcoated driveway.

Once the asphalt sealcoating has been done it creates a barrier against the natural outdoor elements (sun, rain, snow, etc.) and is the one that takes the abuse rather than your asphalt surface.

How to Sealcoat

First, take our free 4-day email asphalt maintenance course. It will teach you everything you need to know about asphalt surfaces and will give you helpful tips on what asphalt repair products are required and how to effectively seal your driveway. You'll learn the right techniques for preparing your driveway before you seal, how to fill asphalt cracks, and how to use asphalt sealcoating equipment properly.

Asphalt sealcoating supplies bulk deliveries

In regards to bulk deliveries, we deliver bulk tankers of sealer to job sites, or to your place of business. You'll be able to use the actual tanker on the job site to put it in your spray system and start applying sealer.

How to use a sealcoat sprayer machine

Now when you're spraying sealer, what you want to make sure that you're doing is you want to make sure to protect all the borders first. Do all your trim work. It's no different than painting a wall.

Do all the cutting work first, and then do the main body. You'll be fast as a flash. A sealcoating and spraying system can literally spray along the edges as somebody is holding a board, a 1/8 sheet of plywood, or you can get a hold of one of our awesome sealcoat edgers that attach to the gun, and you can spray all the edges protecting it at walking speed, one man show.

So when you're spraying sealer, just remember, make sure to overlap, halfway on top of your original pattern, and then back the same way, basically doing two thin coats in one.

How to properly apply sealer

If you're applying the sealer by hand, go ahead and take five gallon pails, or if you're pouring out of one of your spraying systems, pour puddles of it, and literally squeegee and brush it back towards you, making sure you get an even coat. Don't leave a lot of excess sealer, because that's susceptible to drying out in the sun and cracking on that surface. So make sure to squeegee and rack properly.

We do advise though to spray with spray systems. You'll always have the best outcome.

Identifying whether or not you need one or two coats of sealer is really quite easy. If you need one coat, it's because the asphalt was just recently paved, or recently sealed, usually within a year or two. So then it would only need one coat.

How many coats of sealcoating material to use

If you need two coats, it's because the asphalt's extremely porous, gray, and aged, at which point, we'd recommend applying one coat of sealer, letting it dry over 24 hours, and then applying a second coat. That way, you're sure to put down a proper application of sealer, protecting that asphalt investment.

Seal coating takes a little bit of practice, but once you've got it down after a few hours, it's really easy to do.

Driveway Package

You'll also be able to purchase both asphalt repair products and sealcoating equipment at the best prices, delivered directly to your door. Remember, because there are a number of asphalt sealers available on the market, you want to make sure that you select only quality asphalt repair products. The pros at AsphaltKingdom.com can help you choose exactly what you need to ensure that your asphalt is protected from the elements for years to come.

Coal Tar Asphalt Sealer is the product most commonly used for driveways and other small areas of residential asphalt. It protects against sun exposure, rain, snow, ice, and even tree roots. Remember to mix or shake it well before application. The consistency of the asphalt sealer should look thick. The product can be applied with a brush or squeegee, but with professional sealcoating equipment, the time involved with sealing asphalt can be reduced dramatically.

A sealcoating spray system is the easiest way to seal a large expanse of asphalt and is the most frequently used type of sealcoating equipment that the professionals use. However, if you have a small driveway, a squeegee may be just what you need to get your driveway protected.

Sealcoat Business Opportunity

Who knows? You may just discover that you enjoyed sealing your asphalt so much that you want to start your own sealcoating business. Whether you are looking for a part-time business to provide extra income or you're thinking about opening your own full-time asphalt sealcoat business, Asphalt Kingdom has exactly the right information, asphalt products, and sealcoating equipment you will want to make your business a success.

Earn Profits

With your own sealcoating business, you can rapidly make at least $200-$300 in profit daily while being able to work outside and set your own hours. Some contractors even make up to $600 a day.

For contractors, having the necessary asphalt repair machines to produce fast, professional results is an absolute necessity. Far too many individuals start their business with little else than a couple of buckets of asphalt sealer, a squeegee, and a pickup truck. However, they quickly find out that they are losing money and not seeing the desired results that they need to earn a good living in the asphalt industry. This very scenario is what has put many, many contractors out of business before they actually had an opportunity for real success.

Equipment for Starting Your Business

At Asphalt Kingdom, we don't advise anyone to start a business unequipped. Instead, we support the efforts of small contracting businesses by offering a variety of asphalt repair machines and products at affordable prices. We sell everything from sealcoating spray systems and hot pour crack fill applicators to commercial-grade coal tar sealer and hot pour rubberized crack filler at prices simply not found elsewhere.

For individuals still in the planning stage of developing their asphalt repair and maintenance business, we highly recommend our Business in a Box solution that contains all of the asphalt repair machines, products, and sales tools necessary to hit the ground running. For under $5,000, you can have everything you need including a crack cleaning system, a crack fill melter and applicator, a 30-gallon melter kettle, boxes of hot pour crack filler, and our step-by-step sales and marketing guides.

We also include our online four-day asphalt maintenance course that teaches you exactly what asphalt repair machine to use on what jobs and how to best fill cracks and sealcoat asphalt. We make it easy for you to learn how to make money with our turnkey business solution.

Contractor and Professional-Grade Equipment

Asphalt Kingdom has all of the equipment any asphalt maintenance business needs to do sealcoating, crack repair, pothole patching, and line striping.

Sealcoat Sprayers

Unlike other equipment that has limited uses, asphalt sealer spray machines are versatile enough to be used on all asphalt surfaces from residential driveways and walkways to parking lots and roads.

When determining what equipment you should invest in when just starting your asphalt paving business, it can be confusing to determine what pieces to initially purchase. Very few contractors start with enough capital to purchase everything they need. Thus, it's a smart business decision to buy only those items that will generate income the quickest that will deliver the greatest profit. Sealing equipment is simply the most profit-generating pieces of equipment that an asphalt contractor can purchase.

Unlike other segments of the asphalt paving industry that have declined with the slowdown of the economy, the demand for sealcoating has actually increased. This is primarily due to the fact that more commercial and residential property owners are choosing to maintain existing asphalt instead of replacing it with new material.

The best way to protect the long-term condition of asphalt is by keeping it properly sealed. With commercial-grade equipment, contractors can generate steady work from property owners looking to save money. At Asphalt Kingdom, we have asphalt sealer spray machines in a variety of sizes to fit your specific business needs. All deliver professional results and are easy to use.

Crack Repair

For crack cleaning, we highly recommend our Heat Lance. Unlike other crack cleaning tools, Asphalt Kingdom's Crack Jet is ideal for cold and wet weather conditions.

Our RY10 PRO two-in-one crackfill melter applicator is the most essential tool for anyone wanting to use rubberized crack filler. This crack repair machine melts the blocks and applies it directly to asphalt cracks. The RY10 PRO is a convenient cart that squeegees the melted filler as you walk and apply the crackfill. Made of heavy gauge steel and double powder-coated for a professional look, the RY10 PRO should be in every asphalt contractor's equipment line.

Line Stripers

We carry a range of line stripers for any parking lot owner looking to do their own parking lot lines and for any contractor who paints parking lots, athletic fields, airports, and factory floors. For small parking lot owners, we suggest the AK Super Striper, PowrLiner 550, or PowrLiner 850. For contractors, it depends on the size of your line striping jobs.

Accessories:

There are always ways to improve, and sealcoating is no exception! From a filter kit that reduces downtime due to clogs, to a trigger gun that gives you precision control and speed, all the way to the caution ribbon to protect your driveway, we've got you covered. Parts and accessories are an essential part of getting the sealcoating job done, so don't forget to factor in this part of asphalt sealcoating equipment.

Buying Asphalt Sealcoating Equipment? Buy From An Expert

Maybe you've had this experience too: you wander into your local grocery store and there, between the bananas and cherry cola, there's a whole new section carrying clothes, makeup, pots and pans . . . none of it very good quality, but all of it conveniently located right there.

If you're like me, you took a look the first time . . . and then . . . never again. Why? Because I know that if I want to buy products that last, I need to buy them from an expert.

The same holds true when you're shopping for Asphalt Sealcoating Equipment. Sure, you could go to a store that sells everything from go-karts to blue jeans, and get a low-priced sprayer, but you're not getting the quality that a company who specializes is going to give you.

Just like you wouldn't buy your computer at a drugstore, don't by an asphalt spray system from any one other than a professional, reputable company that knows what they're talking about. Remember, if something goes wrong on the job site, you want to be able to call someone who knows the equipment you're using inside and out, and who can get you up and running FAST. Try doing that when you get a switchboard in another country somewhere.

Wherever you choose to take your business, make sure that the company stands behind their products with an iron-clad warranty and free service. If there is any doubt that a company is reputable, steer clear! Remember 'lowest price' and 'highest quality' rarely go hand in hand. Research online, read testimonials, and pick up the phone and call the company you are thinking of buying from - if they won't talk to you before you buy, they certainly won't after they have your money!

Insist on doing business with someone in the industry, and you also open yourself up to all kinds of extras you may not have thought of - helpful tips and advice you can use in your daily work, a trusted source when you need new or hard-to-find equipment, reminders when it's time to stock up or spring clean . . . the kind of thing that comes from dealing with a reliable company.

Get Free Expert Advice

No matter your experience, our asphalt experts can give you no-pressure advice on the best sealcoating equipment for your situation, whether it's for your own driveway, parking lot, or asphalt business. Contact us or call us at 1-866-399-5562 today to find out how we can help you.