Refinishing Cedar Siding

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Refinishing cedar siding.

Apply the wood cleaner to the cedar siding using a paint brush or roller. Staining cedar siding differs from application of paint and other finishes. Buzzards bay gray eastern white cedar shingle siding 25 sq. Finishing interior cedar cedar is porous wood with a straight grain so finishes soak in evenly and cover well.

Cedar even butt. The loose paint chips on the siding of my house had to be removed completely but i felt i needed to go further in order to get the best results from the stain. Allow the primer to dry for three days or as instructed by the manufacturer. Cedar siding can last decades and it requires little maintenance to retain its natural beauty.

Stains dry rapidly and fresh stain applied over dried stain will show lap marks. Step 5 apply caulk some areas of the cedar siding such as around openings or fixtures may need caulking again. Shakertown craftsman 8 1 4 in. Step 4 let the cleaner sit on the cedar siding for 15 to 30 minutes.

Cedar siding has a warm natural look. If possible stain all sides of the siding before installation. Restaining your cedar siding involves removing the old protective coating and applying a new layer of wood stain in the color of your choice then applying more protective coating. First remove any mill glaze a hard shiny surface on one side of the siding by sanding.

If you want to apply a penetrating oil or clear varnish to pre finished cedar sand. There is one thing you must do however to hold onto that warm wood glow and that s restaining when your siding starts to look dull. Refinishing ceder siding in order to stain wood you need have a fresh and clean wood surface. In refinishing painted or solid color stained siding and trim removal of the old coating may be required.

Exterior western red cedar surfaces only need to be refinished when the old coating has worn thin and no longer affords the wood protection. Although quick and easy sandblasting and pressurized water spray are not recommended unless extreme care is taken to avoid damage to the wood s surface. Refinishing cedar siding cedar siding and trim painting cedar is a popular choice for home siding and trim both for its aesthetic appeal and practical benefits. Give the cedar siding a thorough coat as this will greatly help to protect it from the elements.

Finishes can be removed by sanding wet sandblasting pressurized water spray electrically heated paint removers and chemicals. Naturally resistant to uv rays insects and moisture cedar siding can be stained to achieve a desired style and extend its longevity.