Repainting Old Cedar Siding

Loosened photodegraded surface fibers and any loosened remaining finish must be removed prior to re finishing.

Repainting old cedar siding.

Don t prime or paint in direct sunshine when it is dry and breezy or is very hot over 90 degrees f. Prep the cedar siding by cleaning it with a bleach and solution. We could potentially have the old cedar replaced some day. Cover cedar siding with primer to keep any tannic acid or natural red coloring from.

Sand it to remove the loose surface particles. While extremely old cedar can be painted it requires heavy preparation. Step 4 let the cleaner sit on the cedar siding for 15 to 30 minutes. Even then the paint is not expected to last long.

Basic maintenance repair and painting of cedar wood siding using gardner flex n fill and behr premium plus exterior paint. It will cost far less even if we have to paint it again in 5 years. Here are the pros of repainting the cedar. Staining cedar siding differs from application of paint and other finishes.

First remove any mill glaze a hard shiny surface on one side of the siding by sanding. Use a brush when painting old siding. Stains dry rapidly and fresh stain applied over dried stain will show lap marks. Be careful when painting very old cedar siding.

The back of the house has an addition with newer cedar siding that is opaque stained and in perfect condition. Apply the wood cleaner to the cedar siding using a paint brush or roller. The siding must be free from mold mildew and dirt. If possible stain all sides of the siding before installation.

Use a paint scraper to remove any peelings or coatings so that the paint will adhere to the surface of the cedar more easily. Surface preparation is the key to success when dealing with weathered wood. Remove any old caulking as well and replace it with new caulking.