The upside is that solid color stains will block most damaging ultraviolet light.
Staining cedar siding a different color.
The stain is a deep red stain and it is rather dark.
Thus solid color stains let some of the cedar s grain show through but none of the color.
Staining cedar with a solid color stain.
For cedar which is a dense softwood you want to make sure that you use an oil based stain that is designed to deeply penetrate the wood fibers.
Solid color stains have solid particles but not nearly as many as paint.
Plus this type of stain is excellent at repelling water.
The two siding colors are subtly different with one matching the color of the skirting so it helps tie things together while allowing the different pieces of the home to stand out.
What you get is a very uniform opaque color.
Type of stain matters.
Here s a quick answer for you.
Consider using a slightly darker stain for refinishing to hide any discoloration that may remain.
Transparent stains have water repellent features.
Natural semi transparent and coloured or opaque.
Wood siding may not return to its original color after you remove the old stain.
Rough sawn surfaces can add a rustic weathered look to your home.
Transparent to semi transparent and a solid body stain if i m using a semi transparent stain i find a good maintenance coat if done from day one is every three years with a one coat application then let s say you go a little bit beyond that and you want to change the color of the house.
Restaining can be time consuming but it s easily enough done.
The flood pro series by ppg paints comes in a wide range of exterior stains that are ideal for western red cedar products.
First let s talk about the type of stain.
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.
Consider whether you want your building to look untouched or add a pop of colour to your yard before choosing.
It helps play all of this up by using a combination of two different siding colors and a crisp white trim.
Do not use a gel or water based stain as they will not penetrate the wood deeply enough and could result in rapid color fading and damage to the wood.
Saw textured cedar is milled in such a way that it shows the markings made by.
We would like to change the color of the siding to a lighter more neutral color like gray or beige.
Smooth surfaces show the grain patterns and variations more than other textures when you apply a clear or semi transparent finish.
To add a rich long lasting opaque color there s ppg s 100 acrylic stain which protects against sun and water damage.
We have a home that has stained wood siding.
When it comes to staining your cedar you have three choices.
