Refinishing Exterior Cedar Siding

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 exterior cedar siding.

Cedar siding can last decades and it requires little maintenance to retain its natural beauty. Mildew must be killed and removed before western red cedar is refinished or the mildew will grow through the new paint coat or solid color stain. But over time the elements have taken their toll and the finish is starting to look weathered. We take the time to prepare and repair your cedar siding properly to extend the life of your siding and the home beneath.

I had been looking at houses for over a year and finally found this small house in a nice neighborhood that is. Staining cedar with a semi transparent stain. The few solid particles in this mix will not significantly obscure cedar s wood grain. I have finished staining the house and have added the final pictures.

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. Semi transparent stains are your best bet when you want the real look of slightly weathered cedar with protection. To refinish the old surface first scrape away all loose cracked or peeling finish. Cedar siding has a warm natural look.

Finishes can be removed by sanding wet sandblasting pressurized water spray electrically heated paint removers and chemicals. 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. Last year i bought a house my first house. Use gentle pressure washing to clean exterior cedar surfaces scrape and sand away the old paint.

Quality home exterior refinishing is 80 preparation and 20 application. Your freshly painted cedar siding looked so good after it was completed. The key to a successful application of paint is surface preparation. Sand the bare wood and any remaining finish to feather the edges smooth with the bare wood.

Step 5 apply caulk. Certain areas are peeling and lifting and the color has faded. Allow the primer to dry for three days or as instructed by the manufacturer. Apply the galvanized primer to the dry surface.

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. However with semi transparent stains you will need to take care with the application.