Consider whether you want your building to look untouched or add a pop of colour to your yard before choosing.
Stain color options cedar siding.
Ppg proluxe wood stain colors color has the ability to impact the appearance of your home which is why it s important to choose a color that complements the age of the wood grain and texture.
Staining cedar with a solid color stain.
Uncoated weathered western red cedar siding or trim can often be restored to its original color by applying commercial products called cleaners brighteners or restorers.
Factors to consider finding the best exterior stain for cedar siding.
But if you choose to finish your siding on site follow best practices and apply products to all six sides of each board.
Thus solid color stains let some of the cedar s grain show through but none of the color.
Here are some factors you can consider when looking for the right stain for your cedar siding.
Natural finishes such as transparent stains.
But there s an important difference as well because these stains will highlight the cedar s natural texture.
Full coverage providing the highest protection.
All watkins brand cedar shingles are available with colorseal and stain finishes are available in oil or acrylic in a variety of custom colors weathering options and warranties.
Olympic waterguard 1 gal.
Solid color stains have solid particles but not nearly as many as paint.
Like paint a solid color stain forms a protective film over the wood.
Below are the top four finishes for western red cedar siding.
When it comes to staining your cedar you have three choices.
Opaque coatings paints and solid color stains.
Solid color stains are usually supplied in a color palette that may be limited to less than a hundred shades of brown and gray.
Natural semi transparent and coloured or opaque.
Ppg proluxe tm products will protect and enhance the natural beauty of all types of wood.
Cedar solid color exterior stain and sealant in one model oly225 01 37 98 gallon 37 98 gallon free delivery with 45 order.
When you re thinking of staining the exterior of your home there are plenty of options to choose from.
All these types of finishes can be factory applied for optimal results.
Plus this type of stain is excellent at repelling water.
Although intended primarily for restoring horizontal wood surfaces such as decks these products generally work almost as well on vertical surfaces.
Point riche lighthouse newfoundland 3 coat acrylic white.
The upside is that solid color stains will block most damaging ultraviolet light.
Sherwin williams world of color doesn t stop with our paints our wide variety of stains can enhance and protect any porch deck trim or siding as well as concrete driveways and walkways.
What you get is a very uniform opaque color.
Transparent or semi transparent finish.
Single coat of acrylic solid red brown.