Sealer Coverage Rate Bid Specs

Are they based on sealer concentrate or final sealer mix – and why you need to know the difference.

March 1, 2006

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Coverage rates dictate the quantity of sealer applied on the pavement. It is imperative that the right quantity of sealer is applied for contractors and their clients to get its optimum performance.

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PAVE/X, The Pavement Awards, Top Contractor Lists and Beyond

Lot's of things are going to look different in 2024. If you're in the pavement maintenance industry, make sure you don't miss out!

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Paving Big Philly Style | No Edge Lines Season 1 Episode 3

Brandon heads to the "City of Brotherly Love" and tries his hand at a number of new asphalt and pavement maintenance jobs for the first time, while also getting the chance to see some of what makes Philadelphia great.

KM Sealcoat Tanks Are Back And Better Than Ever!

KM Sealcoat Tanks Are Back And Better Than Ever!

KM International is bringing you the next generation of sealcoat tanks with their newly redesigned 550 gallon and 700 gallon sealcoat tanks.

(Left) Austin Watts, owner Sealtite Asphalt, (Right) Jim Dochterman, founder.

How Sealtite Asphalt Increased the Value of Their Business

There are lots of ways the make your business valuation grow over time. Austin Watt of Sealtite Asphalt Maintenance saw the incredible potential in the industry, and decided to go all-in.

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The First PAVE/X Smashed Expectations

The inaugural, premier event for pavement maintenance professionals launched this week in downtown San Antonio, TX, and the well attended event exceeded the highest estimates!

The Friendly Neighborhood Paver

Illinois-based pavement business reaches out to help neighborhood nonprofit.

The Augusta Health and Rehabilitation parking lot received a facelift from JJ Premium Sealers after having no maintenance for nearly 15 years.

A Lineage of Pavers — Sealing and Striping

Growing up around pavement, JJ Premium Sealers originated from a love for blacktop taught by a father.

What it's Like to Seal and Stripe the NSA's Parking Lot

In the largest job to-date for South Eastern Commercial Property Services Inc., they tackled a secretive service project for the National Security Agency (NSA), where they weren't even allowed to bring their phones. They went above and beyond!

KM Sealcoat Tanks Are Back And Better Than Ever!

KM Sealcoat Tanks Are Back And Better Than Ever!

KM International is bringing you the next generation of sealcoat tanks with their newly redesigned 550 gallon and 700 gallon sealcoat tanks.

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9 Biggest Jobsite Headaches According To Asphalt Crews

When asked about the most frustrating things that can happen on a paving job, over 100 asphalt workers responded. Turns out, the biggest and most talked about problem might not be what you would expect.

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Building A Business, Not A Side Hustle

Modern work culture sometimes promotes the idea of a side-hustle as something everyone should have, but for the team behind National Pavement Partners the goal is building a lasting business, and it's been that way from the beginning.

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Philadelphia Sports Complex Turns to All-Out Parking Lots for Mega Maintenance

In the nation's original capitol, a pair of lifelong friends started their business from the ground up, and are now seeing their hard work pay-off in the biggest ways possible.

Crafco Purchases PoreShield

Crafco Purchases PoreShield

Representing a new generation in concrete protection, soybean-based PoreShield has been acquired by Crafco Inc.

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How To Make Pavement Cooler Through Reflectivity

Conventional dark pavements contribute to urban heat islands as they absorb 80–95% of sunlight and warm the local air. Cool pavements are made with different materials to increase albedo, thereby reducing heat transfer to the surface.

Mastic Patching in a Skid Steer? Meet the new EZ Patcher.

Mastic Patching in a Skid Steer? Meet the new EZ Patcher.

Get faster, safer crack repairs with the new Crafco EZ Patcher skid steer attachment, featuring in-cab controls, camera, and floating drag box.

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ARM Pavement Services: A Different Kind of Family Business

ARM Pavement Services brings top-notch work to the Detroit Metro area, for both asphalt and concrete jobs, they're proving to everyone they can do it all.

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How to Choose the Right Sealcoat Additives

There are many different sealcoating additives on the market, and knowing what they can do is a valuable resource on the jobsite and for your business.

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The Best Pavement Maintenance Marketing Video of 2023

Last year's runner up for the award makes a big splash with a phased job site construction project video that checks all the boxes, including some cool music, but it's more than just good vibes.

The Job Everyone Else Said "No" to, One Contractor Didn't Bat an Eye

Tri-State Sealcoating in Cincinnati, OH took their small crew of four and won this year's award when they accepted a high traffic location with a small project window.

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NPE 2023 Highlights and Observations from the Show Floor

On the National Pavement Expo's last day in Charlotte, NC, the good news is the industry is thriving. Here are some of the highlights and quotes from exhibitors and contractors.

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Driveway Maintenance Guide

Utilize this downloadable guide as a reference tool to help homeowners understand their driveway needs and the possible solutions, but can also be used by contractors as an educational selling tool for their customers as well.

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Comfortable, Durable Asphalt Boots

If you're looking for the right boot to buy for your asphalt or pavement maintenance jobsites, check out this video where we're discussing three different types from RDI Footwear

There are four primary factors that will affect whether you should be applying material to pavement and will also have an impact on the dry and cure process.

Four Factors that Influence Asphalt Sealer, Paint Dry and Cure Times

Understanding humidity, temperature, sunlight and wind will help you decide when - or whether - to start your sealcoating or striping job.

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Model X2 300 Self-Propelled Sealcoating Machine

The X2 300 is a self-propelled dual rear wheel drive unit.

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Industrial vs. Work of Art Sealcoating

Communication with clients about their sealcoating job can clear misconceptions and address problems before they arise.

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The Super Bowl of Sealcoating

U.S. Pave helps transform the parking lot around Hard Rock Stadium in preparation for the big game.

KM Sealcoat Tanks Are Back And Better Than Ever!

KM Sealcoat Tanks Are Back And Better Than Ever!

KM International is bringing you the next generation of sealcoat tanks with their newly redesigned 550 gallon and 700 gallon sealcoat tanks.