Do It Yourself Driveway Surfacing

Clean the cracks in the asphalt by pulling weeds and brushing debris in the cracks to loosen it, using a wire brush.

Clean out the loose debris in the cracks with a leaf blower.

Clean the surface of the driveway with a broom or the leaf blower.

Scrub the driveway with a solution consisting of 4 parts water to 1 part bleach. Allow the solution to sit on the driveway for about 10 minutes and hose down the driveway.

Pressure-wash the driveway as well as the cracks to remove any remaining debris.

Fill the cracks with a liquid elastomeric filler until the filler pours slightly over the top of the crack.

Smooth the surface of the liquid filler with a 2-inch putty knife.

Fill areas where the driveway has begun to erode, cracks larger than 1 inch and low spots in the driveway with a trowel-grade filler. Apply the filler with a wide putty knife, smooth it and blend the edges into the surrounding asphalt with a trowel.

Wash oil spots with a degreasing agent and apply a bonding agent and sealer to the surface.

Mix the resurfacing agent, following the manufacturer's instructions.

Apply the resurfacing agent around the perimeter of the driveway with a 4-inch paintbrush.

Pour the resurfacing agent onto the driveway, beginning at the top. If possible, have an assistant do this while you follow with a squeegee.

Spread the resurfacing agent with a wide squeegee. Move in a back-and-forth pattern across the driveway. Allow the resurfacing agent to set for the time specified on the packaging.