Three choices for staining.
Staining cedar siding a different color.
Staining cedar with a solid color stain.
Type of stain matters.
It helps play all of this up by using a combination of two different siding colors and a crisp white trim.
Plus this type of stain is excellent at repelling water.
Here s a quick answer for you.
The upside is that solid color stains will block most damaging ultraviolet light.
Thus solid color stains let some of the cedar s grain show through but none of the color.
Transparent stains have water repellent features.
We would like to change the color of the siding to a lighter more neutral color like gray or beige.
First let s talk about the type of stain.
Rough sawn surfaces can add a rustic weathered look to your home.
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.
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.
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Solid color stains have solid particles but not nearly as many as paint.
Wood siding may not return to its original color after you remove the old stain.
The flood pro series by ppg paints comes in a wide range of exterior stains that are ideal for western red cedar products.
Restaining can be time consuming but it s easily enough done.
We have a home that has stained wood siding.
What you get is a very uniform opaque color.
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.
The stain is a deep red stain and it is rather dark.
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.
Decide on a texture cedar siding can be specified in one of three surface finishes smooth rough and saw textured.
To add a rich long lasting opaque color there s ppg s 100 acrylic stain which protects against sun and water damage.
Smooth surfaces show the grain patterns and variations more than other textures when you apply a clear or semi transparent finish.
Consider whether you want your building to look untouched or add a pop of colour to your yard before choosing.
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.
Consider using a slightly darker stain for refinishing to hide any discoloration that may remain.
