How do i paint a driveway..... what to use ?.

JUDE
by JUDE

How do I paint a driveway?...…….. it is not in bad shape but it has a few small cracks. And I would like to brighten it up. Thank you .

  3 answers
  • Linda Sikut Linda Sikut on Sep 09, 2018

    Hi JUDE,

    The best thing to do is to first fill the cracks using an asphalt or concrete filler product, depending on the type of driveway you have. If it's an asphalt driveway, you can then add a top coat and it will look like new. With a concrete driveway, the process is similar but it's harder to match the exact color of your concrete. The best tip that I've seen is to save some of the concrete dust that you get when you clean out the cracks and use that to top the filler. You can also seal a concrete driveway with the proper sealer. The problem with painting it is that the tires can wear concrete paint away. The best answer I can find for that is to use an epoxy paint that is tested for tires. Check your local stores to see what they have available before making a decision to paint. Wishing you the best. -Linda

  • Rebecca Taylor Rebecca Taylor on Sep 09, 2018

    Hello, here is a video on how to stain it with colors.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m45GKY_YHqQ

  • Elaine Elaine on Sep 10, 2018

    You need to skim coat it after repairing any cracks.