How to Guide

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.
WHAT PRECAUTIONS DO I NEED TO TAKE?
• If using a sprayer, do not use on a windy or breezy day, as overspray may inadvertently travel to
nearby structures, vehicles, windows, stonework, or furniture, and it is difficult to remove if not
caught early. You may want to wait for a less windy day.
• Cover all nearby plants and vegetation with plastic drop cloth before applying Ready Seal to protect
against drips and overspray. Be cautious of extreme heat- plastic dropcloths on hot summer days
can burn and/or kill vegetation and plants.
• Prior to staining, you can generously wet down any nearby concrete or stone or other surfaces.
Because oil is lighter than water, this gives you a window of opportunity to address any spills, drips,
or overspray, as the water will delay the penetration of Ready Seal into a porous surface. Rinsing
areas again after staining washes away the floating oils. Don't allow water to evaporate or Ready
Seal can stain concrete.
• It is always recommended to protect skin and eyes when working with any chemical products.
HOW MUCH STAIN DO I NEED?
Below is an estimate of product coverage.
Wood Type SqFt/Gal
Spruce Fence 150
Cedar Siding 150
Cedar Fence 125
Cedar Siding (Rough) 125
Pine Fence 150
Pine Siding 170
Treated Pine Fence 150
Cedar Shingles 150
Treated Pine Deck 150
Cedar Deck 150
MORE TIPS AND HINTS
• Mix, shake, and/or remove lids to stir well before each use. Mix multiple containers together to
ensure color consistency.
• Pour 5-gallon buckets with the spout at the 12 o’clock position to avoid sloshing and spills
• When pouring stain into sprayers of other containers, always pour while standing over grass or a
tarp, not over driveways or concrete.
• Use cardboard or spray shields to help control overspray.
• Brush areas of fences or decks that are close to a house or garage first. Brushing out a few feet
allows for prevention of overspray on brick or siding.
• Always keep a gallon of paint thinner or mineral spirits close by to clean any spills immediately.
• When spraying fences, buy a four foot wide roll of construction paper and lay sections
of it right up to the base of the fence