Although our Sealer Product comes in a variety of colors: Light Brown, Medium Brown, Dark Brown, Medium Red, Dark Red, and Natural Cedar; the most common choices are Natural Cedar, Medium Brown and Dark Brown.

What types of wood can the Sealer be used on?

Sealer can be used on all types of wood. There is another formula called "Redwood Only" made for use on redwood. It is also recommended for mahogany and furniture.

What is the coverage rate?

Coverage rates will vary depending on the type of wood being sealed and the age whether you have New Pressure Treated, New Cedar, New Whitewood or Spruce. Older Wood will absorb more sealer as it has become more porous. Calculate 1 square feet per linear foot of 2x6 Top Caps to allow for top bottom and sides.

Does the Sealer contain UV protection?

The pigment is the UV protection. All Sealer colors contain transoxide pigments except the Gold. Transoxide pigments contain small pieces of metal that refract the sun. The Gold contains a clay pigment which does give some UV protection but not as much as the other colors. The darker the color the more UV protection you will have.

What is solid content?

Solids are defined as what percentage of the product does not evaporate into the air upon application. Based on this: the solid content in the Sealer is between 85% and 90%. The three most important things to look at in a Semi-Transparent sealer are the resins, mildewcide and the pigment.

What are the temperature limits on Sealer?

Sealer can be used in hot or cold conditions. Bright sun is not a problem. It will penetrate a little slower in colder conditions as the wood grain begins to shrink. It also is harder to get wood to dry in cooler times.

Can Sealer be applied with a sprayer?

FenceTech uses a High Velocity Low Pressure (HVLP) sprayer. It does not need to be strained before application.

Does Sealer need to be back brushed?

No back brushing is needed because it penetrates quickly without any laps, runs or streaks.

How long a drying time does it need before it rains?

It can be rained on 2 hours after it is applied.

How long does it take for oil to soak in after sealing?

There will be a oily residue on wood for 48-72 hours after sealing. It can still be walked on but there may be some tracking so make the customer aware of this.

How often should Sealer be applied?

FenceTech uses 4 coats to ensure durability so it should be done at least every 4 to 5 years.

What does maintenance consist of?

A light cleaning and then giving the wood a chance to dry. In most cases it only takes a couple of hours for the wood to dry. Even though the color is faded, the resins and oil are still in the wood so it will dry quickly. The re-coat will take about a third less material to do as the initial cost.

Why does product stop beading water?

After the product has completely soaked in, the beading will stop. This does not mean that it has stopped performing. Sealer is made to spread water out so it will dry up as quickly as possible. It is still keeping water out even though it is not beading water.

Deck is too dark when done?

It takes 10 days to 2 weeks for Sealer to reach its true color after it is applied.

Is there any wood that Sealer cannot be used on?

Sealer can be used on just about any type of wood. A special formula is made for Redwood. Care must be taken when using this formula because it will lap and streak. If you use this formula please call for instructions. * This formula is also recommended for Mahogany and furniture. We have touched on many questions that come up with Sealer but we know that there are more and we are happy to answer any you may have.