Costa Painting, LLC uses Ready Seal on many decks, porches, railings, fences, and other exterior wood surfaces where a natural-looking, penetrating oil finish is appropriate.

Unlike coatings that form a film over the surface, Ready Seal penetrates into the wood to enhance its natural grain while providing protection from moisture and UV exposure. Because it does not create a surface film, it will not crack, chip, or peel as it ages.

Proper preparation remains essential. Before staining, we evaluate the wood’s condition and determine whether it requires cleaning, stripping, brightening, sanding, or additional drying time. Ready Seal should only be applied once the wood is properly prepared and dry enough to accept the stain.

One of Ready Seal’s greatest advantages is maintainability. When the finish begins to fade from weather exposure, future maintenance can generally be completed without the extensive scraping associated with peeling solid stains and film-forming coatings.

Ready Seal is available in several semi-transparent colors that preserve the character of the wood rather than hiding it completely. We select the product and color based on the type of wood, its existing condition, previous coatings, exposure, and the homeowner’s desired appearance.