Amarillo pavement guide
Choose the treatment by the condition—not by similar names.
Crack sealing places flexible material into or over prepared cracks to reduce water entry and accommodate some pavement movement. It targets individual openings rather than coating the whole parking lot.
Sealcoating applies a protective coating across suitable asphalt. It can restore a more uniform appearance and shield the surface, but it does not rebuild failed pavement or replace proper crack treatment.
When both are appropriate, repairs and crack preparation normally come before sealcoating. Final striping follows after the coating has cured enough for compatible markings.
A practical project sequence
- Identify failed pavement and drainage concerns
- Repair unstable areas
- Prepare and seal suitable cracks
- Sealcoat, cure, and restore markings