I have been using Ready Seal for over a year and am finding that the horizontal surfaces are fading out very quickly. I am not sure if I am doing something wrong or if it is the product.
When I begin we strip the complete deck then nuetralize using oxalic acid (rinsed thouroughly). Next we let the deck sit at least 24 hours to dry then apply the Ready Seal.
We use a Titan 440 sprayer to apply then back brush the entire deck using a stain pad (first coat). Next we apply the second coat also using the Titan 440 and backbrush this as well. I have earlier been told that 2 coats are all that is necessary. Many times we apply a third coat to the floor because of the fading problem we have been seeing. This doesn't seem to help.
We have also completed decks, which are fading, by simply applying 2-3 coats with a stain pad only.
After the year, sometimes earlier, we receive phone calls from the customers having us out to look at the deck. They are correct, the horizontal surface have protected, but lost their color.
Can anyone offer any suggestions to what may being occuring here.
As you all know, we cannot afford to redo every deck after a year.
Thanks for any advise!!!
John Moller II
AquaPro Powerwashing
When I begin we strip the complete deck then nuetralize using oxalic acid (rinsed thouroughly). Next we let the deck sit at least 24 hours to dry then apply the Ready Seal.
We use a Titan 440 sprayer to apply then back brush the entire deck using a stain pad (first coat). Next we apply the second coat also using the Titan 440 and backbrush this as well. I have earlier been told that 2 coats are all that is necessary. Many times we apply a third coat to the floor because of the fading problem we have been seeing. This doesn't seem to help.
We have also completed decks, which are fading, by simply applying 2-3 coats with a stain pad only.
After the year, sometimes earlier, we receive phone calls from the customers having us out to look at the deck. They are correct, the horizontal surface have protected, but lost their color.
Can anyone offer any suggestions to what may being occuring here.
As you all know, we cannot afford to redo every deck after a year.
Thanks for any advise!!!
John Moller II
AquaPro Powerwashing