FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
What are the best weather conditions for applying pavement sealer?
VI. OUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Why should I have my pavement sealcoated?
My pavement has some depressions that hold water; will pavement sealer fix this?
No; pavement sealer will not make the surface slippery. We use a sand-slurry mix of
pavement sealer. Silica sand is mixed in with our pavement sealer at a rate of 3
pounds of sand per gallon of pavement sealer, resulting in a non-slip surface. Not all
contractors use this type of mix, so be sure to ask!
What happens if the weather forecast is incorrect?
How often should pavement be sealcoated?
Will pavement sealer make the pavement slippery?
Are all brands of pavement sealer the same?
How should pavement sealer be applied?
How long should I stay off the new coating?
Can pavement sealer be applied to concrete?
There are some small holes in my pavement; what can be done?
How many coatings of pavement sealer should be applied?
Can pavement sealer fill cracks in the pavement?
A vehicle leaked fluids on the new coating; what should I do?
LINE STRIPING
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES
CRACK REPAIRS
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SEALCOATING
BUSINESS PARKING LOTS
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
I. PAVEMENT SEALER QUESTIONS:
Will the pavement sealer cover oil stains?
What is hot pour crack filler?
What is the difference between hot pour and cold pour crack fillers?
Why isn't the hot pour crack filler completely hardened?
How soon can pavement sealer be applied to hot pour crack filler?
II. CRACK REPAIR QUESTIONS:
Some of the hot pour crack filler pulled up...what should I do?
I would like the same exact striping layout repainted after sealcoating...is this possible?
What should you do if you have questions?
Can I change to a different striping layout?
Which paint colors are available?
III. LINE STRIPING QUESTIONS:
Is there a specific type of paint that should be applied to pavement sealer?
Will I have to close my business parking lot while the work is being performed?
Can my parking lot be sealcoated in separate sections?
Can work be scheduled on a Saturday, Sunday, or Holiday?
How soon can I re-open my parking lot to traffic?
Will you provide barricades for my parking lot?
What causes scuff marks in the new coating of pavement sealer?
How many coatings of pavement sealer should be applied to my parking lot?
IV. BUSINESS OWNERS CONCERNS:
Can you insure that my line striping layout will meet Federal & State specifications?
What preparations should you make before we arrive?
V. CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES:
What should you do after the pavement coating is applied?
How soon can new pavements be sealcoated?
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Asphalt pavements should be sealcoated every two to three years. The amount of
traffic is the deciding factor. Surfaces that receive light traffic like home driveways
require re-coating less frequently than parking lots receiving moderate to heavy traffic.
Besides making your pavement look brand new again, pavement sealer protects
asphalt pavements from the destructive elements of weather, gas, oil, anti-freeze and
many other chemicals that could damage the paved surface.
All brands of pavement sealer are definitely NOT EQUAL ! Over the past 23 years we
have used several local brands of pavement sealer. Some were adequate; some were
not. In 1997, we purchased our own bulk storage tank so that we could obtain
pavement sealer from anywhere in the country without being restricted to the local
brands that many other contractors are using today. In 1998 we took delivery of our
first load of STAR SEAL pavement sealer and found it to be far superior to anything
that we had used previously. Feel free to visit the following links for more information:
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Newly paved asphalt surfaces should not be sealcoated until they have had sufficient
time to cure. Curing allows the excess oils that are always present in new asphalt
pavements to diminish through a process called oxidation. This process can take as
little as 30 days or as much as 90 days depending on the percentage of oil present in
the new pavement. We usually recommend that a new asphalt pavement be allowed
to go through one winter season before sealcoating. This insures that the surface will
be properly cured when pavement sealer is applied.
Lincoln Sealcoating Company was established in 1980. Our first priority is keeping
our customers completely satisfied. When you call us, we will visit your job site, take
accurate measurements of your pavement and provide you with a clear, easy to read
proposal listing all proposed work. Our employees are professional, courteous,
experienced and NEAT. We will arrive at your location with the proper equipment in
good working order. All work will be completed exactly as specified on the written
contract and will include a one year guarantee. If you have any questions after the
work has been completed, it will only take one phone call or email on your part before
you receive a response from us. We will promptly address any concerns that you may
have and we will do everything within our power to insure that your are completely
satisfied.
Do I have to stay home when the work is done?
It is not necessary for you to stay at home on the day that work is scheduled. Just be
sure that there are no vehicles, etc. left on the work surface and that any automatic
sprinklers are deactivated the night before work is scheduled. We will perform the
work as stated on our contract and we will tie barricade tape across the entrance of
the newly coated area when finished.
One coating of pavement sealer is more than sufficient for the average home
driveway. Two coatings of pavement sealer are recommended on most parking lots
receiving moderate to heavy traffic. A third coating of pavement sealer is
recommended on parking lot entrances and roadway where excessive wear occurs
due to constant turning and excessive use.
Pavement sealer should only be applied when the surface temperature is 50 degrees
and rising. Water should be kept from entering onto the newly sealcoated surface until
it has had time to completely dry; therefore obtaining an accurate weather forecast is
essential.
We take full responsibility for obtaining an accurate weather forecast. If the forecast is
unfavorable, we will call you to re-schedule for another day. Furthermore, if the
forecast turns out to be incorrect and your coating is damaged by rainfall before it has
had time to completely dry, we will repair any damaged areas or re-coat the entire
area at NO EXTRA CHARGE!

Pavement sealer can be applied either by hand or by spraying. We usually apply the
pavement sealer by hand (using a nylon brush applicator) on smaller areas such as
home driveways. Spraying of pavement sealer is usually reserved for larger, open
areas such as parking lots and roadways. Either method will result in a quality, long
lasting coating when done properly.

The amount of time it takes for pavement sealer to completely dry depends on the
temperature and humidity conditions. The drying time can be as little as 30 minutes
under warm, dry conditions, or as long as several hours in cool temperatures with high
humidity. We usually recommend staying off a newly sealcoating surface for 24 hours.
No; pavement sealer will not permanently adhere to concrete or cement surfaces.
No; pavement sealer will not fill cracks in the pavement. Crack repairs must be
performed before the sealcoating is applied.
No; pavement sealer will not fill depressions or holes in the asphalt pavement. These
types of repairs should be performed in advance using hot bituminous asphalt
pavement.
Pavement sealer will not adhere to oil stains unless the stain is first burned or treated
with an oil spot sealant. We always include burning and/or treating oil stains on the
pavement surface before applying pavement sealer.
We can repair these holes with hot bituminous asphalt pavement. Small pothole
repairs in home driveways can usually be accomplished by Lincoln Sealcoating Co. at
minimal cost. More extensive asphalt repairs may require a paving contractor. We
would be happy to recommend a reputable paving contractor if necessary.
If oil, gasoline, anti-freeze, or any other petroleum product or chemical should leak onto
your newly sealcoated surface, the best way to treat it is to apply a quantity of speedy
dry, cat litter, or even dry sand to the stain in order to absorb it. Work the material into
the stain with a broom and scoop it up with a shovel for proper disposal. Although you
will most likely be left with a stain on the driveway, the sealcoating will protect the
underlying asphalt pavement from damage.
Scuffing of the newly sealcoated surface may occur on very hot days when the
temperature rises above 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Scuffing is normal and temporary,
usually occurring within the first month after the sealcoating has been applied. The
best way to minimize scuffing is to be sure that your vehicle is in motion before
applying the power steering.
What you can expect from Lincoln Sealcoating Company.
Hot pour crack filler is a flexible, rubber-like product that is used to repair cracks in
asphalt pavements. It starts out as a solid, rubber block or cube which is melted down
in a special kettle. Once melted, the crack filler is applied over cracks in the asphalt
pavement as a flat strip and dusted with "black beauty" sand to minimize tackiness.
Hot pour crack filler is applied hot. It then cools to a pliable, rubber like consistency
allowing it to expand and contract with the crack. Cold pour crack filler can be a water
or asphalt based product that is applied to cracks in liquid form and then dries to a
solid. Cold pour crack fillers usually do not perform as well as hot pour crack fillers
due to their lack of flexibility when dried. Lincoln Sealcoating Co. uses only hot pour
crack filler.
After it has been applied and allowed to cool, hot pour crack filler is supposed to
remain flexible. If you press it with your finger it will flex. If you park on it with your car
tires, it will temporarily retain the tread pattern. This is normal for this type of material.
Pavement sealer can be applied to hot pour crack filler almost immediately! Hot pour
crack filler usually cools enough to apply sealcoating within 5 minutes of being applied
to the ground.
We apply a dusting of "black beauty" sand to the hot pour crack filler while it is still hot
in order to minimize any tackiness. This is usually sufficient to allow immediate use of
the repaired surface. Hot pour crack filler can sometimes pull up as a result of parking
directly on it with the "hot tire" of a car that has just come to rest after prolonged driving
at highway speeds. This "hot tire" can re-heat the crack filler, which then re-cools,
adhering to the tire. When the vehicle is later moved, a small portion of the hot pour
crack filler pulls up and away with the tire. Although this a rare occurrence, there is not
much that can be done to prevent it except to attempt not to park directly on the hot
pour crack filler while the tires of your vehicle are still hot.
Yes; we can replace your existing line striping layout exactly where it was before
sealcoating.
Yes; we can change your line striping layout if you wish. This will require that the old
lines be painted over with a traffic blackout paint to prevent them from bleeding
through as the pavement sealer wears. A word of caution ... the old layout will most
likely still be discernable as a dark, shadow-like outline under the sealcoating.
Standard paint colors are traffic yellow and traffic white. We usually replace the same
color lines that were originally present, but you may change from white to yellow, or
vice versa at no extra charge. Other color traffic paints such as red, green, and blue
are available at extra cost.
The only type of paint that should be applied over newly sealcoated surfaces is water
based or waterborne traffic paints. These types of paints can be applied to fresh
pavement sealer without the usual discoloration associated with oil and chlorinated
rubber based traffic paints.
There are many different ways to plan work on a business parking area. Much
depends on the size of the area and the number of access points available to enter
the building. We will consult with you and develop a plan that meets your satisfaction.
See remaining FAQ's for specific answers.
The larger the work area, the more likely it is that we could perform the work in
separate sections.
Yes; we do schedule work on weekends and holidays. Minimal disruption of your
business operations is a major priority. We realize that weekends and holidays may
be the only times when you can close your parking area in order to give us access.
Yes; we will provide traffic cones and barricade tape to insure that the work area is
properly blocked off.
We can usually have your parking lot re-opened to traffic the day after work is
completed, weather permitting. Foot traffic can usually be permitted within a few
hours of application of pavement sealer, depending on the drying conditions that exist
on the day that work is performed.
Parking areas that receive moderate to heavy traffic should receive two coats of
pavement sealer. Sometimes a third coat of pavement sealer is necessary on
entrances and traffic lanes where excessive turning and use take place.
Yes; we will happy to advise you as to the requirements for meeting Federal & State
ADA Specifications relating to your line striping layout.
There are a few preparations that you should make before our arrival on your property:

- Move all vehicles at least 50 feet from the work area.
- Turn off automatic sprinklers the night before our arrival.
- The pavement must be completely dry.
- Keep all pets on leash or in the house. (Applies to neighbors loose pets too !!)
- Notify family members to keep off pavement. ( Especially small children !!)
- Notify potential guests to keep off pavement.
- Re-schedule landscapers, etc. to a different day.
- Re-schedule deliveries to a different day.

After we have finished applying the pavement sealer we will tie off the entrance to your
pavement with barricade tape. Keep the items in the previous FAQ in mind and keep
vehicles off the pavement for 24 hours. Foot traffic can resume approx. 1 hour after
the pavement sealer has dried. You will be able to tell when it is dry as the color
changes from brown (when wet) to black (when dry).
If you have questions you can check the frequently asked questions list. If you do not
find the answer there feel free to call us at (401)949-4656. We will be happy to
answer any questions you may have.
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