Recoating ReadySeal 'Wet on dry', 'Wet on Wet' or 'one heavy coat'

[diljala 14]

I stripped my 350 sq ft pretty old deck off Behr and some other stain under it, using light Naoh solution and powerwashing. Then I neutralized with oxalic and did some light sanding. I got rid of 97% of stain. 3% is mostly on verticals/ railings. I plan to apply two coats of ReadySeal medium red stain (ordered 5 gallon) using roller and brush one of these days when temp is around 90-100. The instructions say "Apply two light coats with 45 minutes or more between coats". So can I walk over the stain after 45 minutes to apply stain on horizontals? Or is the preferred method instead of that is 'wet on wet' or 'one heavy coat'. How much is the interval for wet on wet: a minute or so?

[jamesmcc 14]

what kind of sander did you use ? With what grit ?

Edited June 15, 2011 by jamesmcc
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[diljala 14]

I used 5" orbital sander with 60 grit. 40 grit might have been better but I was afraid to sand more wood than necessary.

[jamesmcc 14]

you will need to give it two coats. a dry deck will suck it right in. may want to do it at a cooler temp.

[diljala 14]

Thanks James..For two coats should it be wet on wet or will it be okay to walk over it after an hour or so?

[James 624]

For a homey doing their deck the longer you wait the better the second coat will penetrate. The more oil you get in the first time the better.