How Long Does Sealcoating Take to Dry Before You Can Drive on It?
SealMaster's instructions for its E-Z Stir driveway sealer call for 2 to 4 hours of drying before a second coat and 24 hours before parking cars on it. The temperature has to stay above 50°F during application and for at least 24 hours after, and it should not be applied when rain is forecast.
Between coats: 2 to 4 hours
SealMaster's application instructions for its E-Z Stir pavement sealer say to allow a minimum of 2 to 4 hours of drying time before applying a second coat. Its sealcoating FAQ recommends two coats, with a third on high-traffic areas such as entrances.
Before cars: 24 hours
SealMaster's instructions say to allow 24 hours before parking cars or letting traffic back on, and its FAQ says to give the sealcoat 24 hours after the final coat to cure before reopening.
Temperature and rain
Per SealMaster, temperatures must be above 50°F both during application and for at least 24 hours afterward; its FAQ phrases it as 50 degrees and rising for a 24-hour period. It also says not to apply sealer when rain is imminent or forecast within that window.
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Sources
- SealMaster, E-Z Stir Pavement Sealer, application instructions
- SealMaster, Sealcoating FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
SealMaster's instructions say to allow 24 hours before parking cars or allowing traffic on a sealed surface.
SealMaster says not to apply sealcoat if rain is imminent or forecast within 24 hours, because the sealer needs that time to cure.
SealMaster says temperatures must be above 50°F during application and for at least 24 hours after it.