Although there is much more to a house than meets the eye, first impressions do matter, especially if you're looking to use on your property. Think of your property as a lady: but talented, loving and intelligent they may be, you probably would not ask her to you for a day if they do not have the looks to inspire your interest, would For superior curb appeal, each homeowner's driveway should again to paint in a few years: besides adding visual interest to your property, a fresh layer of lacquer to a prolongation of the service life of the driveway and minimize chipping and cracking of the concrete due the impact of the harsh elements. Here are a few tips on how to paint the driveway right
blow by blow :. The surface thoroughly
Before painting the driveway, you must first clean the entire surface thoroughly. Dirt and debris to remove with the help of a leaf blower and pressure washer. For stains of oil spills and gas leaks caused, use a strict degreaser. Allow it to dry the entrance well before you go to check and fix the surface and apply a fresh coat of paint. Also check the weather forecast before the actual painting and choose a sunny spell of at least three to four days in a row - rain your hard repainting will spoil
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chips and cracks: Check the driveway
At the entrance not paved or recently repaired, it would be a good idea to first check it on chips, bumps and cracks and take care of it before you paint the surface with high quality color driveway. Displacing small pieces of drilling using an awl. For larger pieces stuck in the cracks, you may need a hammer and chisel. Brush the surface crack with a wire brush, then displace residual debris, dirt and dust with a leaf blower.
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Repair marriages: Fixing Cracks Seal
For cracks up to ΒΌ inch in width, use concrete repair. After you have filled the hole, smooth the caulk with a putty knife and spread it evenly to the edges, so that it blends with the rest of the surface. If your driveway is suffering from larger cracks, it is necessary to change the premixed mortar, using the same procedure as described above. After the surface dries, check if the access road is smooth and even, and again an extra dose of caulk / grout if necessary.
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Showtime: Paint the driveway
Mix epoxy paint well before you paint it to your driveway. To avoid spots and stains, pour some of the color in a paint tray and with a 8.3-inch nap roller to spread the first layer thinly and evenly into small portions of the surface. For a seamless layer of lacquer, the profile edges overlap. Allow it to dry the driveway overnight before the next layer of paint.
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Tie Loose Ends: Post-painting tips
Once you have the driveway painted, do not run over its surface for at least 24 hours. To ensure that the color remains streak-free, avoid driving heavy pedestrian traffic for approximately 72 hours and not in the driveway for a week. - This is the epoxy coat enough time to dry completely
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