Topseal - Step by Step Guide



Step 1 – Choose your day
It is very important that you choose a fine, dry day as the emulsion needs to dry and allow the water to evaporate. Also you don’t want rain washing away your topseal.
Step 2 – Checklist
- Tool to Stir the Topseal
- Slurry broom
- Paint Brush
Step 3 – Preparation
Wash & Clean the asphalt of any debris and remove any looses pieces. Make sure the topseal has been well mixed. Recommend using a drill mixer attachment. Also if there are any larger cracks(3 to 10mm) – It is best to fill them with Bitumend crackfix first.
Step 4 – Pour & Spread
Before spreading the Topseal, Recommend cutting in the edges with a paint brush. Then pour the Topseal onto the asphalt and spread evenly using either a slurry broom or Squeegee.
Step 4 – Dry
Allow to dry – Leave for around 24 hours before walking or driving on the asphalt.