Spray Painting Cedar Siding

Stains dry rapidly and fresh stain applied over dried stain will show lap marks.

Spray painting cedar siding.

Farm girl is allowed to work in her bikini. Using a stiff bristled brush scrub the siding. In a bucket combine water and household bleach in a 3 to 1 ratio. First remove any mill glaze a hard shiny surface on one side of the siding by sanding.

If possible stain all sides of the siding before installation. The trick is to keep the paint from getting all over the place in the process. Do not however use a power washer because cedar can t withstand the pressure. Although you can use a paint brush to apply the stain using a sprayer allows you to.

With a porous material like cedar the main idea is to apply a greater quantity of paint to the wood and hand brushing is the best way to accomplish this. Once done let the wood dry completely for approximately two weeks. Spray the shakes any common paint sprayer should be able to quickly coat cedar shakes. This type of paint stain covers up the natural beauty of the wood like a paint so be aware.

Use a large cardboard box to create a m akeshift spray booth for your paint gun. Do not allow peeling paint to remain on the cedar siding before painting. The siding comes in a wide array of color selections available based on the type of stain you wish to apply. Staining cedar siding differs from application of paint and other finishes.

Remove pollutants and remove failing paint. If you like the natural wood grain look and you have new cedar wood trim or siding this product is not for you. Cedar siding painting will only be successful if you have a clean slate. Do prime the exposed wood whether new or previously painted with oil primer.