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To paint or stain cedar siding!?
I just bought a house with cedar siding. The house and the coating is 30 years old. My wife likes to paint the siding and Amsterdam, blue and white trim. The colors now are dark purple and drown. What is the best coating preparation and adjustment before the paint or stain. I try to save some money and make this my self. Thank you very much for Brett.
This Old House: http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/asktoh/question/0,, 214,666.00. Html Cedar wood contains a large amount of tannic acid, especially red cedar, but in general, cedar does not have to be treated differently from other timber. But actually I need to know if he wants it clear cedar. If so, there are several excellent products out there for cedar siding and decks you should be able to discover, by consulting a professional in your local hardware store. One thing to remember is that you must make sure your cedar is clean and dry when applying these finishes. On the other hand, if you want to paint the cedar siding, is in first place, be prepared, cleaned and prepared. As I said, the preparation is the most important step in any type of paint that does: the surface must be clean and dry. And depending on your situation, if you can get cedar and let a little weather, many of the tannic acid will come out, so it will be easier to paint. If not, and painted white, for example, tannic acids sometimes bleed through of whites and can be difficult to hide. An introduction is followed by a top layer of latex, or simply a solid body of paint or stain would your best bet, being sure to follow manufacturer's recommendation for all. Painting Cedar Siding InstructionsDifficulty: Moderate Things You'll Need: Power Paint Sprayer or brush washer primer Step1Clean cedar lining with a power washer at least two days before full painting. Allow cedar that 24 to 48 hours to dry. Step2Repair any damage to the lining of cedar. Broken or missing parts to be completely replaced with new siding. Holes can be filled with a wood-based filler. Step3Select a painting with oil-based alkyd primer to protect against fading. Latex paints can protect the lining of cedar or use stain instead. Step4Apply primer and let dry. Use a paint sprayer or brush. Once the primer has set, apply the paint for the cedar siding. Thicker paints may not operate their spray paint, so check the specifications before you paint sprayer. Cedae Siding Information: http://www.cedar-siding.org/finishing/discoloration.htm
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