It’s come to the point with my business I’m leaving too much money behind because about 80% of customers want that ‘gloss’ look top coat sealer on their driveways.
I’ve been using the v-seal 101/102 which is super easy to apply but people aren’t satisfied they can’t see a ‘difference’ after forking over $200/5gal.
Please, if any of you guys know of some sort of legitimate course or class I can take to learn how to do a GOOD topcoat job, and what professional equipment is needed, I would appreciate it. I see a lot of bad coating jobs here and trying to avoid making the same mistakes.
Aren’t you in Kentucky? Check out Surfkoat. They’re in Tennessee and they have a way array of products and do free 2 day training classes at their facility.
Check out SurfKoat like @mwpws said. The rep I have is super nice and helpful.
I would say that using surface sealers isn’t hard but I see enough driveways and redo enough that apparently it can be challenging for some. Some of it’s like painting a wall–don’t glop it on, smooth it out, not too much, not too little.
I’ve learned enough to know that various areas do things differently, but at least here in St. Louis, the vast, vast majority of surface sealers are solvent-based. In fact, I’ve never seen any in the big box stores nor have I seen them at the place I buy SurfKoat.
Why is that important? Because if you’re sealing a driveway that’s already been sealed, you need to know what was already on there or you can end up in a big mess. And it’s not like decks where acrylic can go on top of oil but not vice versa. You pretty much have to stick with what’s already on there or strip it off.
Depending on how you’re applying V Seal, it can’t be applied near as quick so factor that into your quotes.
Alright I contacted our local concrete supply company, they suggested Vocomp 20 which is water based and can be used with a sprayer. I have a few sealing jobs lined up now, my customers are excited about me using this!
