Browse Forums DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair 1 Jan 20, 2016 11:00 pm I'm trying to work out what the best thing is to do with my black stencilled driveway on which the sealer has crystalised and now gives a whiteish appearance. Looking for suggestions and guidance on the below items. I've looked over many forums and there isn't any clear best practice from what I read. 1) What causes the crystallisation and how to prevent it happening again? 2) Best way to clean it for a reseal - i.e. chemical products, some acid, pressure cleaner etc? Any required drying times? 3) Any recommended sealers to used - Used Crommelins last time from bunnings and didn't work to well so either the preparation or product wasn't right. 4) Looking into painting the driveway black using something like berger jet dry - Any one have any feedback on this product? Also does anyone know why on their website it says it can be used on stencilled concrete - Is it just obvious fact that the stencil would be painted over? Thanks for the help, KB Re: Drieway maintenance questions 2Jan 21, 2016 1:26 pm kb22 I'm trying to work out what the best thing is to do with my black stencilled driveway on which the sealer has crystalised and now gives a whiteish appearance. Looking for suggestions and guidance on the below items. I've looked over many forums and there isn't any clear best practice from what I read. 1) What causes the crystallisation and how to prevent it happening again? 2) Best way to clean it for a reseal - i.e. chemical products, some acid, pressure cleaner etc? Any required drying times? 3) Any recommended sealers to used - Used Crommelins last time from bunnings and didn't work to well so either the preparation or product wasn't right. 4) Looking into painting the driveway black using something like berger jet dry - Any one have any feedback on this product? Also does anyone know why on their website it says it can be used on stencilled concrete - Is it just obvious fact that the stencil would be painted over? Thanks for the help, KB I can answer your question about the crystallization.. This happens when it's rolled on too thick. Rule of thumb with sealers is keep the coat as thin as possible and add second and third cost of necessary. Don't try to put it on in one coat.. Building the Clarendon Merriden 30 (44 after Mods) @ Harrington Grove! Personally, considering your layout (study/work desks in bedrooms), I don't think you have any other option but to leave NW windows and make them as big as possible e.g.… 7 7857 We had this happen to us last year and got charged a variation. Try and give away as much as you can that is usable to charity otherwise if you are in Sydney I have a… 1 3295 Not sure what council area you are in. Some LGA's allow zero lot retaining walls. This usually occurs in greenfield developments but not often in established areas. You… 1 5646 |