Hose Jockey

Tracy, I sent you a PM with some more in depth questions. Hope you get a chance to look at it. I'm getting more and more "sold" on the Deckster.... Thanks!

In the deckster video it looked like there was quite a bit of overspray. Is that because it was water? Is there really that much overspray when using Ready Seal as well???? Seems like I would need to mask just as much as I have to when using my airless. If I'm wrong, please let me know. Thanks!!

Okay, so is the Deckster a HVLP, or is it something different? I always thought an HVLP was the type the auto painting industry used with the paint can attached to the gun. So, I'm admittedly confused to hear about a 2.5 gallon pressure pot. Must not be a part of the gun like I'm used to seeing - I'm guessing. I used my airless sprayer the other day and it seemed to atomize terribly. When I tried lowering the pressure it messed up the spray pattern of the tip. That's why I was contemplating another method. Initially I was thinking airless or pump up to hit the tops of the pickets where they meet the top rail and cap to get it into all the difficult to reach nooks & crannies. Then either brush or lambswool the remainder of the pickets and bottom rail. Finishing up with pump up on the floor followed by either a pad or 9-inch lambs wool to rub it in. Sounds like I'm way off!! HOW do I get the airless to perform better for me? What tip size is recommended for the railings & pickets and what size tip for the floor, steps, and stringers?? :lgbonk:

Which method(s) of application do you find to be the best for Ready Seal in regard to efficiency of product consumption, ease of application, and producing the best product for your customer?

Great!! Thanks for the input and advice so far. I'm looking forward to trying this new product. Bought the sample bottles and made some wood samples on pressure treated pine lath strips. Sure went on nice, but took several days for it to show true color. Some looked almost identical when first applied. PTP seems to be all they build decks out of here in the Richmond, VA area so may I ask that anyone else who would like to respond please let me know what your customers ask for on PTP?? That would be awesome and I thank you ahead of time for your input. Cheers..

Wow, terrific job. :) May I ask what type of wood you applied the Natural Cedar to?

Curious, how much do you get per linear foot of railing there? Actually lets break it down between regular rail & pickets vs. chipendale style. Look forward to what your getting. Also, what about those built-in benches?? Thanks!;)

I've got a very similar one I bid on yesterday here in VA. They're moving and just want the wood cleaned. Planning on using Safe Wash and Citralic. In total, there's about 1125 square feet of woodwork and the main deck is elevated about 12 feet from the grass. Yours turned out great! Good job. :cool:

For all the big Ready Seal users, which colors do you find to be most requested by your customers?? I'm going to start using it soon and am curious what may need to be "stocked up on". Thanks for the input.

Okay, that's pretty much what I was thinking, just wanted to pick some brains of experience. Thanks for the good advice. (and happy to know you know the scripture) :)

I'm guessing most people spray these with a pump-up sprayer at full stength. Any idea what ratio to mix it if you were to down stream it? Obviously you'd have to mix it about 4Xs stronger since most downstreams are about 4:1, right?? Anyone know?? Thanks for the advice.

Hi John, I've always cleaned houses here in Richmond with a bleach/detergent solution. What is the obvious alternative you are using. I would assume that in MS y'all would have as much of a mold & mildew problem on siding as we do. I'd rather not be covered in bleach mist all day if I don't have to. Can you give me some insight on how to get houses clean without bleach? Thanks!

Seems like it sometimes, huh?? Wouldn't trade it for the world though. Sometimes I just can't believe I actually get paid to hang out with the boys for 24! :dance: Just a shame the FD doesn't pay enough to support a family without needing the side work. :banghead: But, it is what it is, right? I'm thankful for the explosion in business and income though. Feel like I'm working part-time on a full-time basis. Allows my wife to continue to homeschool our children. :nerd: What department are you with??

Considering this is a side business for me, I'm booked solid through April and subing work out to a partner of mine to be able to accomodate the call volume. Long days for sure!! Got to go into work at my full-time job at the firehouse to get some rest! :p Blessings everyone~

My prices include the railings whether standard or chippendale. When I do a front porch with no railing work my $/s.f. decreases since there is less labor and time involved.