- 1). Measure the driveway with a measuring tape to get the square footage and purchase the correct quantity of stain and sealant from a local home improvement store. Buy enough for a minimum of two coats of stain and three coats of sealer.
- 2). Prepare the driveway by first using a degreaser to remove any oil spots. Power-wash the driveway to remove all dirt, mildew and rust. Sweep the driveway thoroughly once it has dried. Spray an efflorescence blocker with a garden sprayer if you have a leaching of salts from water underneath the driveway. This is evidenced by a white powdery stain on the surface. Allow the driveway to dry for one hour.
- 3). Spread plastic over any sensitive plants and bushes that are close to the driveway. Spread the plastic so it lines the driveway to protect the grass from the runoff stain.
- 4). Wear protective eyewear and gloves before applying the stain to the concrete. Spray the stain using a high-pressure, low-volume sprayer. Hold the sprayer a few feet from the surface and in a steady and even movement start in the left corner and move across driveway to the right side then spray the stain back to the left side. Continue this back-and-forth movement until you reach the end of the driveway. Allow the driveway to dry for one hour before applying a second coat of stain. If a third coat is needed, repeat the process.
- 5). Block off the driveway for 24 hours to keep people or pets from walking on the surface. Apply a sealant using a paint tray and roller. Allow each coat of sealer to dry before applying a second and third coat. Allow the driveway to thoroughly dry before walking or driving on the it.
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