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Thank you for considering Ready Seal for your exterior wood projects. We want you to get the best results

possible, so if you still have questions or need additional information after reading the contents of this

document, please visit our website or contact us @ 888-782-4648 for additional product support.

THE KEY TO SUCCESS with READY SEAL:

This document contains multiple sections that address a variety of topics. Proper wood preparation and

measuring the moisture content of the wood prior to application are the two most critical steps to getting

the best results. *See the WOOD PREP and MOISTURE CONTENT sections of this document.

ABOUT READY SEAL

Ready Seal has been the product of choice for professionals since 1992. What used to be available to

contractors only is now available to all.

Ready Seal is a genuine semi-transparent stain and seal that penetrates into the wood rather than sitting on

the surface. It is a proprietary blend of natural resins, trans-oxide pigments (which provide UV protection),

and some of the finest oils in the industry. There is no linseed oil, which has been known to promote algae

and mildew growth.

It is ideal for fences, decks, cedar siding, log homes, wooden garage doors, children’s play-sets, equestrian

centers, boat docks, pergolas, gazebos, cabanas, pavilions, and other outdoor wood structures. It is also

safe to use indoors and frequently used for interior projects including cabinets, floors & furniture.

Ready Seal can be used on most wood types, such as pine (regular and pressure-treated), cedar, tiger,

cypress, redwood, walnut, cherry, hickory and oak, and even some exotics such as teak, ipê, massaranduba,

cumara, and garapa, although there are some nuances with these exotic woods, so please contact our

office at 888-782-4648 if you want additional information on these.

READY SEAL WARRANTY

Ready Seal warrants the quality of the contents of the container, so if it is determined that there is a defect

in the product itself, replacement product or refund of purchase price will be provided at Ready Seal’s

discretion. Labor costs are not covered by this warranty.

Ready Seal does not guarantee the length of time the product will last, as there are a variety of factors that

can affect that, including the age and type of wood, the weather, the color that is used (darker tones last

longer than lighter), etc. We do, however, estimate that in most cases, Ready Seal will provide protection:

• 1-4 years for horizontal surfaces (like a deck or dock)

• 2-5 years for vertical surfaces (like a fence or pergola)

In addition, no guarantee of results is offered, expressed, or implied.

Ready Seal has no control over the

surface preparation of the wood and/or application techniques, which is imperative to the success and

longevity on the structure, so we encourage customers to read through this document completely to

ensure they are following all manufacturer recommendations, and call our office if they have questions.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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Thank you for considering Ready Seal for your exterior wood projects. We want you to get the best results possible, so if you still have questions or need additional information after reading the contents of this document, please visit our website or contact us @ 888-782-4648 for additional product support. THE KEY TO SUCCESS with READY SEAL: This document contains multiple sections that address a variety of topics.
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WOOD PREP The first requirement for proper wood preparation is that the wood is clean and bare, free from any previous product. If your wood is: • Brand new, rough-cut lumber: no special prep needed • Brand new, smooth-milled lumber (such as deck boards or furniture): there is an invisible mill glaze coating on this wood, which will inhibit the penetration of Ready Seal into the wood. This must be addressed before successful application.
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COLOR OPTIONS Ready Seal is available in the following 8 tones: *Final tones will vary depending on the age of the wood, the type of the wood, and the texture of the wood. For example, Dark Walnut on rough-cut cedar may look different than Dark Walnut on pressure-treated pine. As such, Ready Seal offers liquid samples of the colors so you can test each color on a spare piece of wood for your specific project if you choose.
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RECOMMENDED APPLICATION TOOLS • • • • Ready Seal can be applied with any tool you are comfortable with: Brush/Roller: any paint brush or standard paint rollers with any nap (3/8” nap is typical) Pump-Up Garden Sprayer: any mid-range or higher quality sprayer Airless Sprayer: any mid-range or higher quality sprayer; 40-60 PSI, 0.18-0.23 range and 211 or 213 spray tip recommended. CLEAN-UP: tools can be cleaned with mineral spirits when finished.
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FAQs What temperature restrictions does Ready Seal have? There are no temperature restrictions. Ready Seal can be applied in any temperature, as well as in direct sunlight. Can I stain today if it’s supposed to rain tomorrow? As long as the Wood Prep and Moisture Content rules outlined above are followed (wood is clean, bare, and dry down to 12% or less), you can stain today, and it can rain within hours and the Ready Seal will not wash away.
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DIRECTIONS FOR STRIPPING WOOD AND PREPARING FOR APPLICATION OF READY SEAL 1. Apply a high quality wood stripper to the entire area that you want stripped (follow the directions on the product you choose). This will start a chemical process that will chemically burn the wood, turning it dark brown- almost black- likely within minutes. You can use a brush to lightly scrub with the grain and “help the process” in places where there is still paint or stain remaining. 2.
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BEAUTIFUL RESULTS OF A CUSTOMER IN NEW YORK WHO FOLLOWED READY SEAL’S RECOMMENDED STRIPPING PROTOCOL BEFORE AFTER
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