The Ready Seal® Advantage
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NO LAPS, RUNS, OR STREAKS. |
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No Cracking, Chipping, Flaking or Peeling. |
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Enhances natural look and Protects against UV Rays. |
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Clean, Dry and Re-apply. No Sanding. No Stripping. |
Formulation
Ready Seal® is a combination of only the highest quality ingredients. All ingredients used in Ready Seal® work together to penetrate deeply into the wood’s surface and protect it against weathering. Ready Seal® unique formulation includes the following ingredients:
- Paraffinic oil base
Ready Seal® uses high quality paraffin oil which does not promote growth of mold or other microorganisms. This oil spreads deep through the wood in a capillary action, helping to create a deep layer of protection against moisture. - Alkyd resin
Ready Seal® employs superior European alkyd resins that penetrate deep into the surface of the wood and bond the pigments to the woods’ cell structure, creating lasting protection. - Trans-oxide pigments
Ready Seal® contains high grade trans-oxide pigments. These pigments are microscopically ground bits of metal that provide advanced protection against harmful UV rays. - Quality preservative
Ready Seal® uses a broad-range, deep-penetrating proprietary preservative that combats a wider group of mold, algae and fungi than standard preservatives used in the coatings industry.
Ready Seal®’s unique formulation allows for deep penetration into the woods surface, offering better protection than other available coatings. This deep penetration is compared to paint and solid color stain penetration in Figure 4.1 below.
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The Ready Seal® Application Advantage
Ready Seal® contains all the essential elements of a quality coating for exterior wood projects. Ready Seal® is superior to other products when it comes to ease of application.
Application processes where kept in mind throughout the formulation of Ready Seal® to ensure all consumers a hassle-free application, saving time for the contractor and promising a Goof-Proof ™ process for homeowners.
Typical wood coating applications require:
- A time-consuming application process
- A limited temperature range for proper application
- Back-brushing
- A process where the applicator must quickly smooth out the product being applied to prevent any unsightly runs, laps or streaks in the coating.
- Thinning or diluting when using a spray application
- A primer coat for proper adhesion
- Prolonged drying times
- Maintaining a wet-line during application to prevent dark lines where coats overlap
Ready Seal® Stain and Sealer for Wood:
- Requires no primer
- May be sprayed, rolled or brushed onto the wood surface
- Requires no diluting or thinning prior to spray applications
- Requires no back-brushing
- Ready Seal® will never leave runs, laps or streaks
- Requires no wet-line application, the product will blend itself
- Requires only 48 hours of drying time
- Requires no specific temperature range for proper application
Watch how quickly Ready Seal® spreads and penetrates the wood’s surface through capillary action, leaving no unsightly runs, laps or streaks.
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The Ready Seal® Maintenance Advantage
To ensure continued protection against the elements of weathering, all wood coatings must be maintained to some degree. Ready Seal® is easier to maintain than other coatings used on exterior wood.
All exterior coatings begin to show signs of weathering after prolonged exposure to the elements. Table 4.3 illustrates the maintenance processes and frequency of maintenance of the different coating types typically used to protect exterior wood surfaces.
| Coating Type | Maintenance Process | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Paint | Sand or scrape to remove flaking, clean wood surface and reapply topcoat when primer begins to show | 7-10 years |
| Solid Color stain | Sand or scrape to remove flaking, clean wood surface and reapply topcoat when primer begins to show | 3-7 years |
| Semi-transparent stains (Ready Seal®) |
Clean with detergent and reapply | 3-7 years |
| Transparent stain | Clean with detergent and reapply | 1-3 years |
| Water repellent | Clean with detergent and reapply | 6-24 months |
| Varnish and lacquers | Sand or scrape to remove flaking, clean wood surface and reapply | 6-12 months |
Ready Seal® Maintenance Process
Ready Seal® requires minimal maintenance when compared to other products with similar life expectancy. Because Ready Seal® penetrates the surface of the wood and does not form a film, Ready Seal® will never crack, chip, flake or peel. Gradual fading is normal over the life of the product.
Preventative Maintenance
When Ready Seal® coatings begin to lose color, but have not yet turned gray; maintenance is simple, consisting of:
- A light cleaning with detergent and water
- Let surface dry 48 hours
- Reapply Ready Seal®
Ready Seal® Restoration Maintenance
When Ready Seal® has weathered completely and the wood has turned gray, more intensive maintenance is required. To restore heavily weathered surfaces:
- Clean the wood surface with 50/50 bleach and water mixture or other wood cleaner
- Rinse bleach or cleaner thoroughly
- Neutralize any cleaners if applicable
- Let surface dry 48 hours
- Reapply Ready Seal®















