Liquid Rubber Asphalt Patch – 44lb Pail Ready-to-Use Pothole Repair for Driveways, Parking Lots, Pathways & Roads – Easy All-Weather Application – No Mixing Required

What this product is (and isn’t)

Despite the brand name, this isn’t a liquid rubber coating. It’s a ready-to-use cold asphalt patch designed for filling potholes, voids, and broken edges in driveways, small parking areas, and pathways. I’ll call it the Liquid Rubber patch for simplicity. It’s supplied in a 4-gallon pail (approximately 44 lb) and arrives in a liner bag inside the bucket, which keeps things cleaner than typical open-bag cold patch.

Unlike hot mix or two-part blends, there’s no mixing. You scoop it out, place it, and compact it. It’s formulated to stay workable in a wide range of weather, then settle into a dense, durable patch that resists shrinking and cracking.

Setup and application

Cold patch products are only as good as the prep and compaction. My workflow:

• Prep the hole: I cut the edges square where possible, removed loose aggregate and dust, and blew out debris. A clean, reasonably dry surface is critical for bonding, even with an “all-weather” formula.
• Layering: For anything deeper than about 2 inches, I placed the patch in lifts. I applied roughly 1.5–2 inches, tamped hard, then added another lift. This avoids spongy centers and helps it lock in.
• Compaction: A hand tamper is ideal. In tight spots, a 2x4 and a mini sledge works in a pinch. You can also lay a board over the patch and drive a car tire over it, but hand tamping gives you better control and edges.
• Finishing: I slightly crowned the surface—just a hair higher than flush—to account for minor post-compaction settling. A masonry trowel or the flat of a 2x4 helps feather edges.

Out of the pail, this patch is “wet” enough to shape and consolidate easily. That’s a benefit over stiffer big-box cold patches, which often require more pounding and still leave voids. The Liquid Rubber patch spreads, pushes into corners, and tightens up with less effort.

Real-world performance

I used the patch in two scenarios:

1) A shallow saucer-shaped depression (about 2 ft x 2 ft x 1 inch) in a residential driveway that collected water.
2) A linear void where the asphalt meets a stone foundation—roughly 2 feet long, up to 2 inches deep.

Both installations compacted to a firm surface that accepted foot traffic quickly. In summer heat, the shallow depression felt set and stable by the next morning; the edge repair, which included a 2-inch lift, took longer to feel fully locked in. After a steady overnight rain, neither patch softened, sheared, or tracked. Weeks later, both have remained intact—no raveling at the edges and no early shrinkage cracks. The surface is jet black at first and will slowly mute; it won’t be invisible on a weathered driveway, but the finished look is tidy.

I can’t claim multi-year results yet, but the patch has gone through heavy sun, a couple of heavy rains, and daily residential traffic without movement. The formulation seems to resist the usual “cold patch blues” of hollow spots and early crumbly edges.

Coverage and yield

At roughly 44 lb per pail, you’re looking at about 0.44 cubic feet of material. Practical coverage estimates:

• About 5 square feet at 1 inch thick
• About 2.5 square feet at 2 inches thick

For a classic pothole roughly 12 inches across and 3 inches deep, one pail is enough if you place it in lifts. For broader depressions, you’ll need multiple pails. The density and workability mean good compaction, but you still need to respect volume—you can’t stretch a bucket beyond the math.

Cure and return to service

Cold patches don’t “cure” like concrete; they compact and then continue to set up as volatiles escape and the binder tightens. Conditions matter:

• Heat and sun accelerate the set.
• Shade, cool weather, and humidity slow it down.
• Thicker lifts take longer to firm up.

In practice, I plan for light foot traffic within hours and vehicle traffic after about 24 hours for shallow repairs in warm conditions. For deeper or cooler-weather patches, 48–72 hours is prudent. If you’re fixing a driveway you need same-day, keep the repair shallow, well-compacted, and avoid tight turns on it with a vehicle the first day.

Cleanup and handling

The bag-in-pail packaging is a standout—less mess, less waste. I kept the liner folded over between lifts to maintain workability. The product cleans off tools and gloves with baby oil or mineral spirits; that tip works. Odor is what you expect from asphalt—noticeable outdoors, not oppressive. Reseal the pail well if you have leftover material; use within weeks if possible. If it stiffens, vigorous mixing can recover some workability, but don’t expect a miracle months down the road.

Durability considerations

The manufacturer leans into flexibility and resistance to cracking and shrinking. That matches what I’m seeing so far: tight edges, no early hairline fractures, and a surface that feels dense rather than brittle. For climates with freeze-thaw cycles, that flexibility is valuable—stiff, under-compacted patches tend to get pried apart by ice. This patch’s “wetter” body helps fill voids and reduces water channels, which also matters in winter.

No cold patch can compensate for a failing base. If the pothole sits on spongy subgrade, dig out the mush, add compacted gravel, then patch. That extra step is what separates a six-month Band-Aid from a multi-season fix.

Where it excels

• Small to medium potholes in residential driveways
• Edge repairs along curbs or foundation lines
• Depressions that collect water (after addressing any base issue)
• Situations where you need straightforward, no-mix application and a workable consistency

Compared to budget cold patch, this is easier to place, easier to compact, and notably cleaner to handle. For DIY users without plate compactors, that difference matters—it’s the difference between a dense patch and a lumpy, void-riddled repair.

Where it falls short

• Price: You’ll pay more per pound than generic cold patch. If you’re resurfacing a driveway or tackling dozens of potholes, hot mix or a contractor makes more financial sense.
• Not a miracle fix: Like any cold patch, it won’t cure foundational problems. Treat base failures before patching.
• Time sensitivity: While workable year-round, thick repairs in cool, damp weather will need patience before full vehicle loading.

Tips for best results

• Square and clean the hole; remove dust, loose aggregate, and standing water.
• Prime deep or polished edges with a bit of patch pressed in first, then fill.
• Place in 1.5–2 inch lifts and tamp thoroughly; crown the surface slightly.
• Keep traffic off as long as you reasonably can—24 hours is a good rule in warm weather.
• Seal the pail tightly between uses; use leftovers promptly.

The bottom line

The Liquid Rubber patch is a premium, ready-to-use cold patch that trades a higher price for clean packaging, excellent workability, and reliable compaction. In my repairs, it delivered dense, tidy patches that held through rain, heat, and regular residential traffic, with none of the early edge crumble that cheaper mixes often show. It won’t replace hot mix for large jobs, and it won’t rescue a bad base, but for homeowner-sized repairs and targeted maintenance, it hits a very practical sweet spot.

Recommendation: I recommend this patch for homeowners and facility managers who value ease of use and consistent results on small to medium repairs. It’s especially worth it if you don’t have heavy compaction tools and want a cleaner, more controllable application than bargain cold patch. If you’re tackling large areas or have underlying base failures, spend your money on base repair and hot mix instead.