Adrian 155 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 I have heard it mentioned that RS makes a clear seal but they don't advertise it anywhere. Is this true? If not what is a comparable sealer ( other than Bakers) that is available to me? thx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Bryan C 14 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 Why do you want a clear sealer? There are much better options... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Tracy Handl 108 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) Yes, RS does make a clear sealer. Sealers you see in the big box stores that say they are clear do have a little pigment in them. RS's clear is clear - no pigment at all. It is not advertized or pushed much because if used, you get NO UV protection. Most contractors that I know use it to do maintanance work. They usually mix a little of the original color RS that was used into the clear just to spruce up the look, so it won't get much darker, while adding to the water protection. There is no price difference. If the customer wants the gray, weathered-look, then the clear is ok, but as most of you know, that is not what folks usually want. They want the natural look of the wood, but you as a contractor need to educate them that the pigment provides the UV protection. That is why the colors are promoted and not the clear. You can custom blend any of the RS colors together or with clear, but remember, you have to match again later, so keep good records. Edited February 11, 2009 by Tracy Handl spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 Why do you want a clear sealer? There are much better options... I know I have options. I can't contest the covenant of the HOA. But my customer wants their fence cleaned and sealed and it cannot contain pigments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 Yes, RS does make a clear sealer. Sealers you see in the big box stores that say they are clear do have a little pigment in them. RS's clear is clear - no pigment at all. It is not advertized or pushed much because if used, you get NO UV protection. Most contractors that I know use it to do maintanance work. They usually mix a little of the original color RS that was used into the clear just to spruce up the look, so it won't get much darker, while adding to the water protection. There is no price difference. If the customer wants the gray, weathered-look, then the clear is ok, but as most of you know, that is not what folks usually want. They want the natural look of the wood, but you as a contractor need to educate them that the pigment provides the UV protection. That is why the colors are promoted and not the clear. You can custom blend any of the RS colors together or with clear, but remember, you have to match again later, so keep good records. Yea, I understand Tracy. I will do brightening process for the natural look which is no prob. They just want it sealed as well. My distributer here does not carry the RS clear, only their store brand clear. Which they say is as applicable as the RS. But I just want to be certain RS has the clear, because that's what I like best is RS. Thanks all I will contact RS in Lewisville and get it shipped direct. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Tracy Handl 108 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 Glad to have helped. You can always contact me with RS questions also. I'm here to help YOU! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted February 11, 2009 I use quite a bit of it . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Kirk 14 Report post Posted March 13, 2009 Since I mostly use Ready Seal, could you guys go into a little more detail about how you incorporate the "clear" into your maintenance service. Like when you do and do not use it, what are the ratios you use, ok on both cedar and ptp? I take it you don't use it if there are ANY signs of wear? Are these on decks where you have told the cust you do maint automatically every 2 years? Thanks, Kirk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 big mike 14 Report post Posted March 13, 2009 We use clear quite a bit also. The only maintenance we use it for is where we've used clear before. It's for the folks who love the look of natural wood, and will pay to have it cleaned yearly. We have two decks and a three season porch interior to do clear RS maintenance on, as soon as the weather breaks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 MudDuck 20 Report post Posted March 14, 2009 Armstrong Clark has a clear too. Also they have a very light cedar tone and a natural tone that you might get away with due to it just about looks like natural wood but give you some added UV protection. Or do a 50/50 and get just a hint of natural cedar coloring. Then you can come back every year with the Natural Toner for maintenance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 anduter 14 Report post Posted April 5, 2009 We use clear RS for the costumer who wants to have "natural grey" cedar deck. Here is a pic after one year. Maintenance schedule: clean with industrial soap, dry, reapply RS clear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 big mike 14 Report post Posted April 5, 2009 We use clear RS for the costumer who wants to have "natural grey" cedar deck Andre, That deck looks like PTP to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 James 624 Report post Posted April 5, 2009 That is PT Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 plainpainter 217 Report post Posted April 6, 2009 That's an interesting picture - do all readyseal 'clear' decks grey that nicely? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I have heard it mentioned that RS makes a clear seal but they don't advertise it anywhere. Is this true? If not what is a comparable sealer ( other than Bakers) that is available to me?
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