Ready Seal Exterior Stain & Sealer Burnt Hickory Gallon

Burnt Hickory, one-gallon pail

Burnt Hickory is one of the eight pigmented colors in Ready Seal's oil-based exterior line, a semi-transparent stain and sealer blended from oil, resins and finely ground pigment that soaks into the wood rather than forming a skin. Grain and texture stay visible, and Ready Seal says it won't crack, chip, flake or peel. Because the pigment includes trans-oxides that absorb UV, a colored choice like Burnt Hickory gives sun protection the clear blend can't.

Free shipping at $75, no code needed (lower 48 + DC). Unopened cans can be returned within 30 days with a prepaid label; opened paint can't (refund policy).

Coverage on common jobs (Ready Seal tech sheet)

Those figures already cover the two light coats Ready Seal recommends for new wood. Weathered wood is more porous; add 20 to 25%.

Laying it down

• Brush, roll or spray. No back-brushing is needed, and the stain goes on without laps, runs or streaks.
• Either one generous coat or two light ones at least 45 minutes apart. Over-applying slows drying or leaves a glossy patch on what should be a flat, natural finish.
• Don't thin it, don't tint it, and never mix it with a water-based product. Colors can be blended with each other; write down the ratio if you do.
• True color shows after 7 to 10 days.

Cleanup and the pail

The gallon has a plastic locking ring; Ready Seal says to pry it off with a large pair of pliers. Mask plants and hard surfaces first: light overspray can yellow foliage and heavy overspray can kill it. On concrete, Ready Seal suggests a degreaser such as Simple Green or Purple Power along with an oil absorbent. Rags wet with oil stain can self-ignite; keep them in a sealed, water-filled metal can. VOC is under 250 g/L. For exterior wood only.

Questions

How do I cover hard-water sprinkler marks? Ready Seal suggests three coats over the sprinkler-stained areas and two coats on the rest of the surface.

Does a pigmented color like Burnt Hickory protect against sun? Ready Seal says every one of its colors contains trans-oxide pigments that absorb UV, while clear finishes have no UV protection. That makes a pigmented color the better pick in full sun.

I got stain on a metal post. How do I get it off? Ready Seal says to wipe overspray with mineral spirits while it is still wet; on metal poles, clean it within 45 minutes. On a vehicle, use soap and water.

Burnt Hickory facts come from the Ready Seal FAQ and the Ready Seal technical data sheet. Other colors are in the Ready Seal collection; compare more exterior stains and deck finishes.

Free standard shipping on orders $75+ to the lower 48 states and DC. Some large or heavy items are excluded at checkout.

30-day returns on unused, unopened items. Returns accepted within 30 days. We send you a prepaid return label. Contact us within 30 days of delivery to start a return. Opened paint, aerosols, flammables, special orders and sale items can't be returned. Read the full refund policy.