If you are planning to conduct asphalt repairs for your driveway, there are three essential steps you can follow. You must ensure that you clean and remove any dirt, debris, and weeds from the surface first. Secondly, if there are any cracks or potholes on your driveway, you must repair them, too. After this, you should apply the asphalt resurfacing materials using an appropriate brush repeatedly until you achieve a complete coating. 

To get more insights on these three steps, continue reading this post for more information and tips: 

Clean Your Driveway

The first step when attempting asphalt repairs is to clean your driveway. You'll need to remove any dirt, debris, weeds and any unnecessary things than can hamper practical coat application. Consider using a long-handle millet brush to get rid of trash stuck in cracks. Besides, you can use your leaf blower to further clean off the dirt. 

Once your driveway is clean of any debris or dirt, use appropriate cleaning detergents and water to clean off any extra dirt. Give it time to settle, and use a pressure hose or washer to rinse off the water. After this, give your driveway time to dry up entirely before commencing any repairs; this may take up to 24 hours.

Make Necessary Repairs

After finishing the cleaning process, you'll need to repair the driveway by fixing any cracks or potholes. Consider purchasing the right crack filler for narrow cracks, which you'll smooth out using a putty knife. For more extensive cracks and potholes, consider using the right patch material. 

You must pour the material in these cracks and potholes and use a trowel to smooth them up. Furthermore, you'll require a tamper to pound the patch compound, flattening it to level ground. Finally, you'll need to wash the oil spots using a degreaser, and if necessary, apply the perfect primer.

Resurfacing 

Mix your resurfacing material in advance using a mixing tool and drill, or you can do it manually using a wooden stick. To begin the resurfacing, use a 3-inch bitumen brush to apply the material along the driveway edges. Pour the coat across your driveway's width, and spread it evenly with the brush. Repeat this in back-and-forth patterns while working with the wet edges. Make a turn at the end of each line, and restart the same procedure in the opposite direction. 

Finally, after completing the asphalt coating, give your driveway time to dry. Please don't rush to start using your driveway before it fully dries up. Follow these simple steps to complete the asphalt resurfacing task on your driveway.