How to Sealcoat 420,000 Square Feet by Hand

This article describes how a contractor successfully completed a job that required sealcoating 420,000 sq ft by hand. Usually a job this large is sprayed rather than brushed, but the contractor believes that brushing is the best way to work material into the pavement and provides a better finish. The job involved sealcoating six parking lots and all connecting roads at Mercy College in New York. The sealcoating company had a 14-day window to start and finish the work, and the school was in use by faculty and by sports teams so offices and some dorms were open throughout the project. Organization and pre-planning were keys to the job’s success. They also worked closely with the college staff to minimize disruptions. A 5,000-gallon drop tank and premixed sealer were used. The success of this job has given the company the confidence and name recognition to tackle other big jobs.