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Fall Project: Stain & Seal Outdoor Wood
Ready Seal - All the Basics
The right product and proper application will give you fantastic results that can last for years. Jim and many contractors use Ready Seal because of it is easy to use and gives a professional finish every time. This is an ideal DIY project because it seriously is "Goof-Proof". Watch our video to set yourself up for the best results.
Refresh Existing Wood
You can revitalize old weathered wood surfaces with Ready Seal making them look new and prolonging their life. Watch our video for all the all the steps in the simple process.
Sprinkler marks are best avoided by correcting the problem before marks or “halos” begin to show. Adjust all sprinkler heads away from fences or any exterior wood project.
Daily or bi-daily contact from sprinklers causes wood to age prematurely. It’s as though only certain parts of your project are being rained on and weathered more frequently than the remainder of your project.
Water from sprinklers and hoses also contain higher levels of minerals and chlorines than rain water, sometimes leaving white rings on fences.
The only solution for fixing sprinkler marks is to scrub thoroughly with bleach, soap and water solution and possible a wood brightener agent. Allow the wood to dry for a minimum of 48 hours.
When applying stain, spray or apply to the sprinkler marks first and then coat the rest of the project according to the 2 light coats instructions.
This means 3 coats on the sprinkler marked areas, and 2 coats on the rest of the project.
