Refinishing Exterior Cedar Siding

The few solid particles in this mix will not significantly obscure cedar s wood grain.

Refinishing exterior cedar siding.

Lesser types of siding or even plastic siding that mimics wood simply can t measure up to the prestige and natural beauty that real wood siding can bring to your home. Sand the bare wood and any remaining finish to feather the edges smooth with the bare wood. Your freshly painted cedar siding looked so good after it was completed. Refinish and stain wood siding.

I have finished staining the house and have added the final pictures. Semi transparent stains are your best bet when you want the real look of slightly weathered cedar with protection. Cedar siding has a warm natural look. Last year i bought a house my first house.

Apply the galvanized primer to the dry surface. Use gentle pressure washing to clean exterior cedar surfaces scrape and sand away the old paint. Cedar is also downright beautiful with a rich grain texture and color that blends into your natural surroundings in a way no man made material ever can making your home. 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.

We take the time to prepare and repair your cedar siding properly to extend the life of your siding and the home beneath. Certain areas are peeling and lifting and the color has faded. The key to a successful application of paint is surface preparation. Finishes can be removed by sanding wet sandblasting pressurized water spray electrically heated paint removers and chemicals.

Give the cedar siding a thorough coat as this will greatly help to protect it from the elements. Cedar siding can last decades and it requires little maintenance to retain its natural beauty. But over time the elements have taken their toll and the finish is starting to look weathered. However with semi transparent stains you will need to take care with the application.

Allow the primer to dry for three days or as instructed by the manufacturer. To refinish the old surface first scrape away all loose cracked or peeling finish. I had been looking at houses for over a year and finally found this small house in a nice neighborhood that is. 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.

Quality home exterior refinishing is 80 preparation and 20 application. Staining cedar with a semi transparent stain.