Spray Painting Cedar Siding

If one chooses to spray the paint on the cedar the best results will be achieved by back brushing the finish during application.

Spray painting cedar siding.

Using a stiff bristled brush scrub the siding. This type of paint stain covers up the natural beauty of the wood like a paint so be aware. In a bucket combine water and household bleach in a 3 to 1 ratio. Although you can use a paint brush to apply the stain using a sprayer allows you to.

The trick is to keep the paint from getting all over the place in the process. As mentioned this paint stain or solid body stain can be applied to new or previously paint stained cedar wood and siding. Do prime the exposed wood whether new or previously painted with oil primer. Spray the shakes any common paint sprayer should be able to quickly coat cedar shakes.

Remove pollutants and remove failing paint. Do not allow peeling paint to remain on the cedar siding before painting. Once done let the wood dry completely for approximately two weeks. Use a large cardboard box to create a m akeshift spray booth for your paint gun.

Pressure washing before painting cedar siding prior to priming and spraying some exterior primer and house paint. Cedar siding painting will only be successful if you have a clean slate. 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. First remove any mill glaze a hard shiny surface on one side of the siding by sanding.

Staining cedar siding differs from application of paint and other finishes. If possible stain all sides of the siding before installation. Do not however use a power washer because cedar can t withstand the pressure. Stains dry rapidly and fresh stain applied over dried stain will show lap marks.