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WWW . STEWART-AMOS . COM supplied to make the sealer dry fast and yet faster but that is only a part of the benefits provided by additives .
Now some basics ; sealcoatings are mostly supplied in a concentrated form , which must be mixed with .
• Water to obtain a workable consistency .
• Sand / aggregate to improve the skid resistance , abrasion resistance , cover minor surface defects and impart a uniform textured surface .
• Additives to improve the overall performance properties . The topic of sealcoating additives is quite exhaustive ; therefore , we will attempt to confine our discussion to only those substances that are added to sealcoatings to accomplish the following main objectives : 1 . Fast Drying : Even under “ not-so-ideal ” drying / weather conditions . 2 . Uniform Dry Color : Under shade or direct sun light . 3 . Sand / Aggregate Suspension . Large amounts of sand / aggregate are used in the sealcoating mix to improve skid resistance , produce uniform texture and fill minor surface defects . Additives keep sand / aggregate uniformly suspended in the mix , thus eliminating settling in the bottom of the tank . Additionally , additives help distribute sand / aggregate evenly throughout the sealcoating and produce a uniform and streak free appearance of the completed job . 4 . Performance Improvement : Sealcoatings modified with properly selected additives improve : a . Resistance to chemicals , deicing salts , oil , jet fuel etc . b . Resistance to water and elements of weather ( UV etc .), c . Toughness , Flexibility and Elongation . 5 . Thickening of the excessively diluted sealer . It is not recommended by sealer suppliers , still some contractors do it primarily to save money . Doing so , they are simply putting down an inferior product , which most likely will show premature wear . The excessive amount of water literally “ waters down ” the mix , thus reducing cured film thickness of sealcoating dry film , which drives the performance .
Additives are used to enhance sealcoatings properties . They should be selected with the proper understanding of their properties and overall contribution to sealcoating longevity .
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