Ready Seal

[PetersonDecks]

i am a new forum gossiper and own Peterson Deck Restoration in Minnesota. Based on some previous conversations on the forum i am willing to give Readyseal an attempt. I previously used ABRP- X-100 based in Wisconsin for the past 6 years but they changed there formula to a more environment friendly mix, had problems and streaking. Am i going to have problems with ready seal with the varied climate in the midwest? I see the cost went up to 119/5 gallons, what is your contractor pricing? thanks

 

[steve r]

i am a new forum gossiper and own Peterson Deck Restoration in Minnesota. Based on some previous conversations on the forum i am willing to give Readyseal an attempt. I previously used ABRP- X-100 based in Wisconsin for the past 6 years but they changed there formula to a more environment friendly mix, had problems and streaking. Am i going to have problems with ready seal with the varied climate in the midwest? I see the cost went up to 119/5 gallons, what is your contractor pricing? thanks

you will be able to use ready seal where ya at.I put ready seal down in 45 degree .i think the price of ready seal went up a little.www.sunbritesupply.com has ready seal.

 

[Paverguy]

Can you use ReadySeal on any deck?

 

[steve r]

Can you use ReadySeal on any deck?[/QUOT] as long as its wood .pt and such .hard wood is a little more tricky .the softer wood will soak up like a sponge .hard wood will take a little longer to soak in.most important neutralize before applying ready seal.call me if you want to

 

[PetersonDecks]

Thanks for the info on ready seal, i am use to paying $30/gallon and encouraged by sunbritesupply.com and its prices. i have many decks in the twin cities with cedar tone oil stain on them, can i use readyseal to go over other products that are cedar/gold tones or should i just strip it off. also, do you double coat on bare deck and single coat with a deck that has ready seal on it already from a couple years ago. thanks, John Peterson (Peterson Deck Restoration)

 

[steve r]

Thanks for the info on ready seal, i am use to paying $30/gallon and encouraged by sunbritesupply.com and its prices. i have many decks in the twin cities with cedar tone oil stain on them, can i use readyseal to go over other products that are cedar/gold tones or should i just strip it off. also, do you double coat on bare deck and single coat with a deck that has ready seal on it already from a couple years ago. thanks, John Peterson (Peterson Deck Restoration)

First ya have to strip the deck with hd-80 then neutralize with oxcallic acid to brighten and neutralize.dont recomend sealing with out striping cause the new sealer will sit on top of the old sealer 'it will start peeling in a couple months.this dosent make you look good .do it right the first time and ya have some happy customers.i always put 2 coats of ready seal on the floor area.wood tux is another option for cedar. 1 strip
2 neutralize
3 seal
4 go back in 2 months and look at it .this makes the customer feel good.i always go back .ready seal will also darken up in 10 to 14 days depending on age of wood and preperation .i use a lot of med and dark brown.

 

[MPW]

TWP works on pt & cedar wood and cures good & fast, almost as fast as Ready Seal. You basicly can't use Ready Seal on cedar. TWP is a better product for us Northerners.

 

[Aplus]

TWP works on pt & cedar wood and cures good & fast, almost as fast as Ready Seal. You basicly can't use Ready Seal on cedar. TWP is a better product for us Northerners.

Yes, you can use Ready Seal on cedar. Ready Seal makes a special formula for hard woods such as redwood, ipe, etc.

 

[MPW]

I heard it penitrates too quickly & does'nt blend well. (on cedar)

 

[Mark]

If Tony says it works on cedar, I would take his word for it!

 

[PetersonDecks]

ready seal or not then

So is ready seal an okay product to use in the midwest. if so, get the formula that is recommended with redwood? is it going to soak in to the cedar we have in the midwest? i need to be convinced more to use readyseal in the midwest. I don't like using TWP, and use cabot if the customer wants more of a color rather than a natural tone. thanks Peterson Deck Restoration.

 

[MPW]

What dont you like about TWP?
Mark, I do believe Tony. I just want a 1 size fits all product. Just my opinion.

 

[Dave Ott]

I also use Ready Seal on cedar with no problem. I usually have to bug Tony for it when I need more for a last minute project. LOL

 

[PressurePros]

I don't believe I am going to post this.. It's like stepping in front of a machine gun but here goes. I don't like Ready Seal. It is excellent as an "emollient" and keeps the wood conditioned (because it never cures fully) but it loses its pigmentation very quickly. Most of my work is in the sun all day with thundershowers at night and with that type of exposure I get six months out of Ready Seal. I am not saying it is a bad product, it just doesn't fit my needs. I wanted to add my $.02 because it may not be the panacea you are seeking.

 

[MPW]

Lock & load people! LOL. Just kidding. That's the 2nd time I heard that Ken, you are not alone.

 

[PetersonDecks]

thanks

thanks for the info on readyseal, i will give it a try on the decks in minneapolis. John

 

[FCPWLLC]

Give Sikkens a try

My 2 cents.... Sikkens has been good for me. SRD on older decks. DEK and DEK Base on newer wood.

 

[reedsterstl]

Now it's my 2 cents worth. I use ReadySeal 98 percent of the time, decks, fences and Cedar sided homes. Have been using it going on six years now. As with any stain, the key to longevity is the prep. My prep work gives me just about 2 years on RS before a maintenance wash and reseal is needed. Sometimes sooner depending, as with any stain/sealer, environmental impact on the stain.

What stain to use depends on the results you are striving for. I am totally satisfied with Ready Seal. I get fantastic results from it.

Yes, here in the Midwest, it can be used. As you have read, most of us have our own prefernces on chems, stain/sealers, equipment and our own processes.

My advise is, try all that you can and tailor it to your specific needs and goals.

reed