Use and Care Manual

All exterior coatings begin to show signs of weathering after prolonged exposure to the elements. Table 4.3 illustrates the maintenance processes and frequency of
maintenance of the different coating types typically used to protect exterior wood surfaces.
Coating Type
Maintenance Process
Frequency
Paint
Sand or scrape to remove flaking, clean wood surface and
reapply topcoat when primer begins to show
7-10 years
Solid Color stain
Sand or scrape to remove flaking, clean wood surface and
reapply topcoat when primer begins to show
3-7 years
Semi-transparent
stains
(Ready Seal®)
Clean with detergent and reapply 3-7 years
Transparent stain Clean with detergent and reapply 1-3 years
Water repellent Clean with detergent and reapply 6-24 months
Ready Seal® Maintenance Process
Ready Seal® requires minimal maintenance when compared to other products with similar life expectancy. Because Ready Seal® penetrates the surface of the wood and
does not form a film, Ready Seal® will never crack, chip, flake or peel. Gradual fading is normal over the life of the product.
Preventative Maintenance
When Ready Seal® coatings begin to lose color, but have not yet turned gray; maintenance is simple, consisting of:
• A light cleaning with detergent and water
• Let surface dry 48 hours
• Reapply Ready Seal®
Ready Seal® Restoration Maintenance
When Ready Seal® has weathered completely and the wood has turned gray, more intensive maintenance is required. To restore heavily weathered surfaces:
• Clean the wood surface with 50/50 bleach and water mixture or other wood cleaner
• Rinse bleach or cleaner thoroughly
• Neutralize any cleaners if applicable
• Let surface dry 48 hours
• Reapply Ready Seal®
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Varnish and lacquers
Sand or scrape to remove flaking, clean wood surface and
reapply
6-12 months