Prepare the driveway by cleaning it thoroughly before you can apply the resurfacer.
Can you resurface a concrete driveway with asphalt.
Less than that and you can probably wait a while.
Asphalt resurfacing prices are about the same as concrete.
First pull all the weeds out of the cracks in the asphalt.
Resurfacing asphalt paths or driveways with concrete often referred to as whitetopping provides an effective and cost efficient method of leveling out deteriorated asphalt.
It can save you up to.
Use a broom or a leaf blower to clean the asphalt surface of any dirt.
It s cheaper than rubber or pavers but more expensive than tar and chip or gravel.
Experienced contractors can now just resurface the driveway essentially taking off the top layer of your driveway and replacing it.
Resurfacing helps extend the life of your driveway for another eight to 15 years.
Before applying quikrete concrete resurfacer prepare the old concrete surface so that the renewing layer can properly adhere to it.
Clean your concrete driveway and patch as needed.
Asphalt can be installed on top of concrete.
This gives you a driveway that looks completely new but at a fraction of the price and unless there are issues with the foundation the cracks and pits that you are covering up won t return for some time.
As a general rule resurfacing is a good way to go if about 25 percent of your driveway is cracked.
Sometimes sealcoating isn t the answer.
Resurfacing an asphalt driveway costs 3 to 7 per square foot.
So a typical residential driveway of 750 square feet would cost about 1 687.
This price puts it in the middle of the range for other materials.
However you will be taking a risk that the concrete underneath will after a period of years heave and move under the asphalt cracking or breaking the surface.
It is not a solution when your driveway needs repairing.
Shallow cracks and constant patching may signal it s time to resurface your driveway.
Resurfacing is when you replace the top layer of asphalt with a fresh layer.
Expect to pay about 2 25 per square foot for basic driveway resurfacing.