Potted plants can be displayed outdoors on an asphalt surface that is installed next to a home or business. An area that is large enough to set a patio table and chairs on will allow an individual to enjoy the beauty of the plants that they own while they are eating a snack or relaxing. The following instructions describe how to install asphalt and seal its surface. The sealer will preserve the appearance of asphalt and will prevent it from being susceptible to moisture-related damage.
- Materials
- measuring tape
- ground marking tape
- garden tiller
- large shovel
- tamping tool
- wooden planks
- asphalt mix
- wheelbarrow
- asphalt float
- sealer
- paint tray
- paint roller, frame and handle
Clearing Property And Digging Into The Ground
After selecting an area to install a paved surface, a measuring tape and ground marking paint can be used to mark the area. A ground tiller can be moved over the property in order to loosen sod and weeds. Shovelfuls of sod and weeds can be deposited in another part of a yard. After digging down into the ground several inches, the base of a shallow trench can be flattened with a tamping tool. Wooden planks need to be placed around the outside of an area where asphalt will be added. They will prevent asphalt from spilling onto other parts of a yard.
Adding Asphalt And Sealer
Asphalt needs to be poured into a shallow trench with the assistance of a wheelbarrow. Once a trench is filled, the surface of a paved area can be smoothed out by moving a float across its surface in straight lines. It may take several days for asphalt to harden. A coat of sealer can be poured into a paint tray so that it is accessible. A paint roller needs to be dipped into sealer before it is moved across an asphalt surface in straight lines. The sealer may require a couple days to dry. Afterward, potted plants and patio furniture can be set on top of the pavement.
A Paving Service can provide additional information about installing, repairing and maintaining asphalt. By visiting website URL or the website of another Paving Service, an individual can acquire information about projects that require asphalt.
