Latex-ite Airport Grade+ Driveway Filler Sealer Review (2026)
By Nate Sawyer, Editor · Updated July 2026
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- Asphalt and blacktop driveways
- Filling hairline cracks up to 1/8 in
- Homeowners wanting a heavy bodied top tier DIY sealer
A commercial-strength, polymer-modified asphalt emulsion that is one of the most widely stocked DIY blacktop sealers. Its thick body fills hairline cracks and restores a deep flat-black look, but it is strictly for asphalt and demands a dry, warm application window.
Pros
- Heaviest-bodied consumer Latex-ite formula, so it self-fills hairline cracks and hides minor imperfections in one coat
- Water-based emulsion means low odor and easy soap-and-water tool cleanup
- Non-skid additive gives usable traction on the finished surface, unlike bare glossy coatings
Cons
- Asphalt only - it will not bond to or protect concrete driveways
- Needs a full clear, warm, dry weather window (roughly 50-90 F) and no rain for 24 hr, which is limiting in humid regions
- Squeegee application is physically demanding and the black coating tracks onto shoes and tires if walked on too soon
Specifications
| type | Polymer-modified asphalt emulsion (water-based) |
|---|---|
| surface | Asphalt / blacktop only |
| finish | Flat black, non-skid |
| coverage | 300-500 sq ft per 4.75-gal pail per coat (surface dependent) |
| crackFill | Fills hairline cracks up to 1/8 in |
| cureTime | Dry to touch in 4-8 hr; 24-48 hr before vehicle traffic |
| voc | Low VOC, soap-and-water cleanup |
| warranty | 5-year |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does Latex-ite Airport Grade+ take to dry?
- Dry to touch in 4-8 hours, but 24-48 hours before vehicle traffic. It also needs no rain for 24 hours and a temperature window of roughly 50-90F, which makes it genuinely weather-dependent in humid regions.
- Will it fill cracks in the driveway?
- Hairline cracks up to about 1/8 in, yes - it is the heaviest-bodied consumer Latex-ite formula, so it self-fills small cracks and hides minor imperfections in one coat. Anything wider than 1/8 in needs a dedicated crack filler first.
- Can Latex-ite be used on concrete?
- No. Like every asphalt emulsion in this class it bonds to asphalt and blacktop only and will not protect a concrete driveway.
- How hard is it to apply?
- Physically demanding. Squeegee application of a heavy-bodied sealer over a driveway is real work, and the black coating tracks onto shoes and tires if walked on too soon. On the plus side it is water-based with low odor and soap-and-water tool cleanup, has a non-skid additive for traction, covers 300-500 sq ft per 4.75-gallon pail per coat and carries a 5-year warranty.