Below are the top four finishes for western red cedar siding.
Stain color options cedar siding.
Here are some factors you can consider when looking for the right stain for your cedar siding.
The upside is that solid color stains will block most damaging ultraviolet light.
Staining cedar with a solid color stain.
Single coat of acrylic solid red brown.
Thus solid color stains let some of the cedar s grain show through but none of the color.
Solid color stains have solid particles but not nearly as many as paint.
Bleaching or weathering products.
But if you choose to finish your siding on site follow best practices and apply products to all six sides of each board.
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.
Plus this type of stain is excellent at repelling water.
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 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.
Like paint a solid color stain forms a protective film over the wood.
Factors to consider finding the best exterior stain for cedar siding.
Woodland cedar semi transparent wood stain and sealer model 55177 01 24 98 gallon.
When you re thinking of staining the exterior of your home there are plenty of options to choose from.
Olympic waterguard 1 gal.
Opaque coatings paints and solid color stains.
When it comes to staining your cedar you have three choices.
Ppg proluxe tm products will protect and enhance the natural beauty of all types of wood.
Point riche lighthouse newfoundland 3 coat acrylic white.
Consider whether you want your building to look untouched or add a pop of colour to your yard before choosing.
But there s an important difference as well because these stains will highlight the cedar s natural texture.
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.
Natural finishes such as transparent stains.
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.
Although intended primarily for restoring horizontal wood surfaces such as decks these products generally work almost as well on vertical surfaces.
Cedar solid color exterior stain and sealant in one model oly225 01 37 98 gallon 37 98 gallon free delivery with 45 order.
Transparent or semi transparent finish.