Just had our place re stained solid latex stain after 15 years.
Cedar exterior siding staining semitranspernt staining.
Rustic cedar semi transparent exterior wood stain and sealant in one model olyest2 01n 43 98 gallon 43 98 gallon free delivery with 45 order.
Wood stains are toxic to inhale and can harm your skin so wear a respirator mask and gloves and apply stain an area with proper ventilation.
Transparent or semi transparent finish.
Here are some factors you can consider when looking for the right stain for your cedar siding.
Disadvantages of staining cedar siding.
It s possible to stain over existing stain and much easier than painting over it.
However with semi transparent stains you will need to take care with the application.
Oil stain is different you won t get either.
Semi transparent stains are your best bet when you want the real look of slightly weathered cedar with protection.
An exterior stain job can last from 5 to 15 years depending on your location the work s exposure and the quality of the stain.
Use an oil based stain instead of latex.
Semi transparent stains are not as weather resistant as solid stains and they need to be refinished every two years.
Our painter also gave use sheets for olympic sherwin williams and ace wood royal stains.
Like paint water based semi transparent and opaque stains can crack peel and leave a film behind.
Apply a semi transparent stain to show off your cedar s best assets.
As long as you clean and prepare the surface properly you can do another long lasting stain job.
Does anyone have opinions about which stains are best and why.
Because the barrier is thinner than paint stain might not offer as much protection and therefore demand more frequent application.
However i had oil on mine at one time and i did get algae from where the sun doesn t hit on the siding north side.
Olympic elite 1 gal.
I d use a high quality or you may regret it.
When putting up brand new cedar siding it is recommended that your first stain be oil based alklyd.
Latex stain will flake but it doesn t peel like paint.
We have a cedar sided house that we are having stained semi transparent.
Semi transparent stains allow some of the wood grain to show through.
Preserva wood 1 gal.
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The main difference between the two is the subtlety of the staining.
7 tips painting or staining cedar wood siding walking into a paint store can be overwhelming trying to decide which paint or stain coating you wish to provide your exterior cedar wood and siding as there are many varieties.
When you re thinking of staining the exterior of your home there are plenty of options to choose from.
The following outline is intended to prepare you before buying any such products knowing exactly which type fits your final outcome.
The few solid particles in this mix will not significantly obscure cedar s wood grain.
I too vote stain.
Stain for cedar siding also comes with a few disadvantages.
