Staining the restored cedar siding.
Cedar siding cleaning and sealing.
A contractor sent these images of cedar clapboard restoration job.
Stained cedar siding has a tendency to discolor over time.
Now the cleaned and brightened cedar wood siding is ready to stain.
A rot resistant alternative to softwood siding.
How to seal cedar siding.
But one aspect is that cedar s lovely red turns a monotonous gray surprisingly quickly.
The dark color was black mold that took over the home.
You can read more about each of the wood types at bob vilas house.
Surface preparation to prepare the surface of rough cut cedar siding wash the siding down with a good wood cleaner and follow that up with an application of wood brightener.
In the past he had used oil based wood stain products but found the mold and mildew returning within a few years each time.
When a hard glossy surface is desired on a tabletop or window ledge a seal coat of thinned varnish or lacquer sanding sealer makes cedar easier to smooth in preparation for one or two top coats of varnish or lacquer.
Oil stains that are.
Finishing rough cut cedar siding involves preparing the surface properly selecting the right type of finish and performing regular maintenance.
Wash part of a wall and allow it to dry thoroughly before applying the sealant.
When retaining cedar s aromatic qualities isn t a priority in interior woodwork a seal coat makes the wood easier to clean.
The black coloring or darkening of the cedar siding is caused by mold growth.
This formula helps improve the natural look of cedar swing sets by offering excellent visibility to its texture as well as it s grains.
It s important that cedar and redwood siding as well as cedar shingles and shakes are cleaned using a two step method prior to sealing the wood with a semitransparent oil based finish.
Cedar siding after mold removal cleaning and brightening.
Ready seal 525 exterior stain and sealer for wood 5 gallon dark walnut best for cedar swing set.
How to clean stained cedar siding.
Pressure washing can damage cedar so if possible wash by hand.
Special techniques are necessary for cedar and redwood home maintenance because the wood is soft and can easily be damaged.
However they are also the most susceptible to damage and require more frequent sealing.
If you re applying sealant to siding that is already installed it is essential to throughly clean the wood surface being sealed.
Pine fir and spruce are commonly used for siding because they are relatively inexpensive wood options.
Their client a new home owner thought the wood siding was naturally that dark.
Ready seal 525 wood stain and sealer is an oil based sealer with a semi transparent.
