sealing in cold weather
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reedsterstl
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I try to use a variety of sealers. Most sealers won't set up quite as good when the temp reaches 50 degrees or below. There is a sealer that will let you go below 50, it's Floods Pro-Series line. I used the natural color and it looks really good. Just another product to add to our arsenal of good products.
My advice is to wait until the board temps are up from the sun exposure to be safe. You may not get as much done but you will be in the safe zone for temperature. It will take longer for the sealer to set.
My advice is to wait until the board temps are up from the sun exposure to be safe. You may not get as much done but you will be in the safe zone for temperature. It will take longer for the sealer to set.
whats up Reedster,
glad you brought up this point. Exactly which product are you using?? I checked out their pro-line and i think they have a penetrating oil finish and a product called spa-n-deck. It is an acrylic product that can be applied to wet wood. I'd like to try that stuff and see what it does. Says it lasts 3-5 times longer.
What else is out there?? How cold can you apply readyseal?? Any of you other guys using something else in the winter or are you stopping at 50 degrees?? Seems to me that Readyseal could be applied in colder weather, maybe Pierce will let us know. Everyone have a great day,
Jon Fife
glad you brought up this point. Exactly which product are you using?? I checked out their pro-line and i think they have a penetrating oil finish and a product called spa-n-deck. It is an acrylic product that can be applied to wet wood. I'd like to try that stuff and see what it does. Says it lasts 3-5 times longer.
What else is out there?? How cold can you apply readyseal?? Any of you other guys using something else in the winter or are you stopping at 50 degrees?? Seems to me that Readyseal could be applied in colder weather, maybe Pierce will let us know. Everyone have a great day,
Jon Fife
reedsterstl
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Wazzup Jon,
The Flood Spa-n-deck you mention is a great product for spas and docks/marinas. I attended a dog and pony show put on by Flood when they introduced the product. Shows promise for specific applications. It is very thick and is suppose to last as long as you stated. I try to give all sealers a chance and I know what I like in the way of performance and color. The cost of sealer is not really that much of a player because you get what you pay for. I do the research on sealers before I buy and I even use the sealers on the inside of my own fence to see them in action.
The "Pro-line" series by flood is an oil based semi-transparent penetrating finish that can be applied wet on wet for second coat. The natural color was good. Used it on my own fence and then I applied one coat of light brown readyseal over the top of one coat of Natural Pro-Series. What a great looking color. The wood grain is spectacular. This was an experiment, so I don't see me using this combo on a clients wood. I am now down for the season, too cold and weather too unpredictable to start a major project. Though I will consider small jobs.
Have a great one.
Reedster
The Flood Spa-n-deck you mention is a great product for spas and docks/marinas. I attended a dog and pony show put on by Flood when they introduced the product. Shows promise for specific applications. It is very thick and is suppose to last as long as you stated. I try to give all sealers a chance and I know what I like in the way of performance and color. The cost of sealer is not really that much of a player because you get what you pay for. I do the research on sealers before I buy and I even use the sealers on the inside of my own fence to see them in action.
The "Pro-line" series by flood is an oil based semi-transparent penetrating finish that can be applied wet on wet for second coat. The natural color was good. Used it on my own fence and then I applied one coat of light brown readyseal over the top of one coat of Natural Pro-Series. What a great looking color. The wood grain is spectacular. This was an experiment, so I don't see me using this combo on a clients wood. I am now down for the season, too cold and weather too unpredictable to start a major project. Though I will consider small jobs.
Have a great one.
Reedster
Shawn G.
New member
Hey Walter,
We used F & P last weekend. Temps hit mid-high 50's and everything went well. Sunny day so the deck boards heated up a little. Dried very fast. Could walk on (with socks) after about a half hour)
We had to watch for falling leaves, though. We had to keep blowing off the leaves so they wouldn't stick to the wet sealer.
Label on F & P says above 50.
Good luck!
We used F & P last weekend. Temps hit mid-high 50's and everything went well. Sunny day so the deck boards heated up a little. Dried very fast. Could walk on (with socks) after about a half hour)
We had to watch for falling leaves, though. We had to keep blowing off the leaves so they wouldn't stick to the wet sealer.
Label on F & P says above 50.
Good luck!
Pete Marentay
Distinguished Professors
Hey, Walter!
I am a contractor and we also sell products to other contractors. If you want to stick to an oil sealer during the winter months, I highly recommend using sealers that are 100% parafinnic oil (no linseed). We use Ready Seal, which has no temperature limit. The only trick to using Ready Seal is that wood must be dry (under 15% moisture, with 12% recommended by manufacturer). They also offer a special formula for redwood to keep the tannins in check. This stuff saoks in to the wood in about 15 minutes, and it can be walked on or rained on immediately without any problem. Georgia weather is touchy over the winter months (sometimes takes a long time for the wood to dry) but we have been able to seal every month for the last four years (since switching to this sealer). Good luck!
I am a contractor and we also sell products to other contractors. If you want to stick to an oil sealer during the winter months, I highly recommend using sealers that are 100% parafinnic oil (no linseed). We use Ready Seal, which has no temperature limit. The only trick to using Ready Seal is that wood must be dry (under 15% moisture, with 12% recommended by manufacturer). They also offer a special formula for redwood to keep the tannins in check. This stuff saoks in to the wood in about 15 minutes, and it can be walked on or rained on immediately without any problem. Georgia weather is touchy over the winter months (sometimes takes a long time for the wood to dry) but we have been able to seal every month for the last four years (since switching to this sealer). Good luck!
reedsterstl
Member
Hey Pete,
I must add the comment that I buy a lot of your products and will swear by the brightner. The homeowners love it when a stripped cedar is suddenly transformed before their eyes to a great looking "new wood" appearance. I personally hate to put a sealer over it, it looks that good.
I recently got a sample bottle of the "gold" readyseal. Used it on several peices of scrap cedar, western red vs light color. I will say that I will use a lot more of the gold this coming season. The color is what alot of clients here are looking for. Sure it may not last as long with UV protection as the lt brown or natural cedar, but will satisfy my clients looking for that blend.
For those who haven't tried the brightner by Sunbrite, I suggest you give it a try. I state enough how impressed the homeowners are to see the transformation and I can count on the product to do what it is suppose to do. I look forward to another promising season and will have a great arsenal of products to use. Still more out there I would like to give a run.
reedster
I must add the comment that I buy a lot of your products and will swear by the brightner. The homeowners love it when a stripped cedar is suddenly transformed before their eyes to a great looking "new wood" appearance. I personally hate to put a sealer over it, it looks that good.
I recently got a sample bottle of the "gold" readyseal. Used it on several peices of scrap cedar, western red vs light color. I will say that I will use a lot more of the gold this coming season. The color is what alot of clients here are looking for. Sure it may not last as long with UV protection as the lt brown or natural cedar, but will satisfy my clients looking for that blend.
For those who haven't tried the brightner by Sunbrite, I suggest you give it a try. I state enough how impressed the homeowners are to see the transformation and I can count on the product to do what it is suppose to do. I look forward to another promising season and will have a great arsenal of products to use. Still more out there I would like to give a run.
reedster
sothernborn
Member
I dont think thier should be a problem sealing in that weather have u ever tried cuprinol by sherwin williams?
Steven Rowlett
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I have used the Cupernoil, oil base and water base, both in the last month and like the oil base better. They both can be used with an airless sprayer. If thinned 10% they can be used with a Deckhand. I have used it both ways with good results.