Black Jack (Gardner-Gibson)

6190 Non-Fibered Asphalt Emulsion Roof Coating

Emulsion (all sizes) · US · not yet reviewed

Check your container: This countdown is for the Emulsion (all sizes) variant. Similar-looking versions may have different times.

How long does Black Jack (Gardner-Gibson) 6190 Non-Fibered Asphalt Emulsion Roof Coating take to dry?

Short answer

Fully dry: 4–8 hours after application.
Not paintable.
Paint, primer & patch

Coat timeline

Plan the next coat and final use separately

  1. 1
    ApplyUse the Emulsion (all sizes) directions and prepare for roof coating, asphalt, and roof repair.
  2. 2
    Next coatUse the listed recoat milestone; do not substitute touch-dry time.
  3. 3
    Normal useWait for the applicable handling, water or cure milestone.

Calculate the next coating step

When did this coat go on?
Conditions that affect drying
Where?
Thickness

Stated times

  • Fully dry4–8 hours
  • Curing period complete1–2 days
  • Paint-readyNot paintable

From Black Jack (Gardner-Gibson) data sheet · checked 2026-10-25. Anything not listed isn’t stated by the manufacturer.

Manufacturer website: gardner-gibson.com

Conditions & fine print
  • Stated conditions: Not stated in the data sheet
  • The data sheet gives two different dry times (4 to 8 hours and 1 to 2 days) without reconciling them, so use the longer one. It gives no recoat or rain-ready time and says not to apply when rain is imminent. Apply above 50°F; do not apply if the temperature may drop below 40°F during application and cure.
  • Temperature range: 50°F to —°F
  • Region US. Formulas can differ between countries; check your container.
  • Fully dry: Under normal weather the description says the coating dries completely in 1 to 2 days.
  • Curing period complete: No conditions are stated.
  • Entered from the manufacturer source; second review pending. Report outdated information
  • Actual results depend on preparation, thickness, ventilation, temperature, humidity, mixing and substrate.

Using this specific product

Black Jack (Gardner-Gibson) 6190 Non-Fibered Asphalt Emulsion Roof Coating is listed here as the Emulsion (all sizes) version for roof coating, asphalt, and roof repair. For painting, the useful question is not simply whether the surface looks finished—it is whether the exact next-action milestone shown above has been reached.

Before you start

  • Confirm the package says Emulsion (all sizes); related versions can use different timing.
  • For roof coating, asphalt, and roof repair, pay particular attention to surface preparation, coat thickness and ventilation.
  • Under normal weather the description says the coating dries completely in 1 to 2 days. No conditions are stated.

How to check readiness

Test an inconspicuous area for firmness and blocking before normal use. The emulsion requires 4 to 8 hours to dry under normal drying conditions. Cure time is 24 to 48 hours.

Avoid this mistake

Recoating too early can trap solvent or water; waiting much longer may require scuffing under the label directions.

Questions

How long does this product take to dry?

Black Jack (Gardner-Gibson) states: The emulsion requires 4 to 8 hours to dry under normal drying conditions. Conditions: Under normal weather the description says the coating dries completely in 1 to 2 days.. Cure time is 24 to 48 hours. Conditions: No conditions are stated.. These are the manufacturer’s stated times, not a guarantee.

What affects how long this product takes to dry or cure?

The data sheet gives two different dry times (4 to 8 hours and 1 to 2 days) without reconciling them, so use the longer one. It gives no recoat or rain-ready time and says not to apply when rain is imminent. Apply above 50°F; do not apply if the temperature may drop below 40°F during application and cure. Follow the product label for your conditions.

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