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Painted cedar siding before and after.
Letting cedar wood cure is the best recommendation for new cedar wood and siding and before applying paints and sealers.
Water borne primers cannot block the tannins in the cedar.
Do not allow peeling paint to remain on the cedar siding before painting.
Even then the paint is not expected to last long.
After you have put the first coat on it is recommended that you wait 6 to 8 hours for it to dry before placing a second coat on.
Two topcoats are always better over bare wood that has been primed.
In addition well painted siding repels mold and mildew and will make it easier to wash off any dirt or grime.
But over time the elements have taken their toll and the finish is starting to look weathered.
The key to a successful application of paint is surface preparation.
Two coats are always recommended when you want to maintain the natural look of western red cedar.
Pedestals were added to the revamped stoop which leads into a colored concrete walkway.
Certain areas are peeling and lifting and the color has faded.
Do not use water borne primers over exposed cedar siding.
Loosened photodegraded surface fibers and any loosened remaining finish must be removed prior to re finishing.
The entry was pulled from the shadows and centered in a tall gabled bump out.
If your siding is already stained painted or treated with a water repellent you must scrape off any of the coatings before you can paint over it.
Allow the washed surface to dry before recoating and apply primer paint to areas of bare wood.
Do prime the exposed wood whether new or previously painted with oil primer.
Remove old paints and caulking.
Older seasoned cedar wood and siding is where your painting skills are evenly matched.
Sidelights and a three part transom dramatize the door.
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Stucco replaced cedar siding and the brickwork below was painted to match.
While extremely old cedar can be painted it requires heavy preparation.
We like to use sherwin williams or porter oil primers.
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Surface preparation is the key to success when dealing with weathered wood.
After the primer has dried apply one or two topcoats of paint or solid color stain.
Be careful when painting very old cedar siding.
When painting or staining seasoned cedar.
These may be applied to western red cedar by brush roller or pad.
Bask in the glory of your newly finished cedar building for years to come.
Your freshly painted cedar siding looked so good after it was completed.
Learn how to paint your cedar siding with this guide.
