2006 Sealer Poll: Which are you using this year?

[Beth n Rod]

Ethan,
http://forums.thegrimescene.com/showthread.php?t=6759
Beth

[garcii2]

I am going to use Ready Seal and I have seen Baker's Gray Away product work too But since I am a part timer I can't get Baker's because of the distance. Ethan, what about the locals since I am here in dfw area? would the price be the same?

[Barry M]

I use Deckscapes because I can get it locally. I don't have the funds to order pallets of stain for the season and I don't like depending on vendors to send me stain as I need it, I've had trouble in the past with that crap. Much easier to go to SW grab what I need and go. If I run low on a job, not a problem go get more.

[sjpressurewashin]

I have used Wood -Tux and was very pleased with the looks and how easy it was to apply. I recommend it to all my clients.

S & J Pressure Washing

[YVPW]

I use Wood Tux, there's nothing like the beauty of it. I know there are other stains that are "goof proof" and you can apply them quicker, but they just don't give the look of Wood Tux, nor do they last as long. The thing about Wood Tux is it's actually cheaper to use in the long run, because of the coverage rate. If you're in business to beautify wood then there's no other choice. I am confident that when I apply Wood Tux the wood will be beautiful and will last and the customer will be pleased.

[Mathew Johnson]

Has anyone tried to strip wood Tux Wet?

[CPW]

We stripped WTW from Ipe (our test tiles) last week. (This stain has been on since March but has had very very little weather exposure so was pretty darn intact) We were provided some of Flood's new stripper/cleaner so tried it. It took about a 25 minute dwell time at full strength, also keeping it consistently wet. That product did remove about 99% - did fuzz a bit, but a light osborning took care of that and the remaining pigment.

Celeste

[Integrity.PSI]

Originally Posted by Beth n Rod

Ready Seal is easy to apply. It's forgiving in that you won't have to deal with drip marks, lap marks, etc. like you might with other things. We prefer Wood Tux. Both are popular. I can see why RS might be better for a homeowner to apply. If you decide to go with Ready Seal for your own deck, contact ACR Products, Easton PA - Power Washers, Waste Heaters, and Supplys. acrproducts.com and tell them Beth sent you. They are the closest dealer I know of to you off the top of my head. Back to my coffee...

Beth

Beth,

Do you know of a dealer anywhere close to Lexington KY?

Scott

[Rfitz]

I use both Wood defender and Ready seal, and both look good at first, but most wood we do need re-aplication in 1-3 years, wood defender lightens the most where as Ready seal keeps it orig. color for 1-2 years, I wish I could find a product that would last at least 3 years before maint is needed, I always have to apply 2 coats on horiz surfaces, even with Wood Tux, If I knew wood tux would look just as good in 3 years on horizontal surfaces as the day I appled it I would switch stains in a heart beat, Does Wood Tux Wet offer a 3 year warranty on horiz surfaces, before a maint wash and recoat is needed..??? every 3 years or more, and thats using 2 coats on Horiz surfaces..? if so sign me up... I use thousands of gallons a year of the other 2 I mentioned... WD and RS..???

[bigchaz]

Why do these threads and occasionally others like the show up in my new posts search? It says the last post was made today (Jan 29) at 12:46 pm

I go to the thread and there is nothing new? Its happened several times already to me

[RPetry]

Charlie,

When someone responds to the poll, it updates the timestamp on the thread.

[Beth n Rod]

Originally Posted by RPetry

Charlie,

When someone responds to the poll, it updates the timestamp on the thread.

Bingo! That's exactly right.
Beth

[Coastal Painter]

Hi guys and gals,, I am about to use Ready Seal for the first time here on a fence.. 4 questions...
1.. What would be the best way to apply on fence?? airless, shurflo or the ole' fashioned way brush and roller??? What is the viscosity of RS?
2.. Is there any suppliers for the RS in the Houston TX area???
3.. Is it EVER going to stop raining?? LOL
Thanx in advance ya'll
Mark

[RPetry]

Mark,

1. Of the three you listed, a shurflo would be best. RS has the viscosity just a hair thicker than water.

2. I do not think so. But their manufacuring plant is in the Ft. Worth area, so shipping quickly should not be a problem. Call them tomorrow.

3. Maybe the Old Farmers Almanac should be consulted.

[seymore]

Originally Posted by Coastal Painter

2.. Is there any suppliers for the RS in the Houston TX area???

I'm not sure who sells RS in Houston but i sell the Gray Away for 92.5+ tax/5'er to contractors.