You don t have to get it spotless but you do want to rid the siding of any loose dirt and debris along with cobwebs and other objects.
Refinishing old cedar siding.
Watch this quick tutorial on what you need to do to prepare wood house siding for refinishing.
Restaining your cedar siding involves removing the old protective coating and applying a new layer of wood stain in the color of your choice then applying more protective coating.
Cedar siding can last decades and it requires little maintenance to retain its natural beauty.
Apply this to the entire surface of cedar siding making sure that the wood is completely saturated with it.
To refinish the old surface first scrape away all loose cracked or peeling finish.
Use a high pressure nozzle to wash the surface of the old weathered out cedar siding.
Step 4 let the cleaner sit on the cedar siding for 15 to 30 minutes.
Sand the bare wood and any remaining finish to feather the edges smooth with the bare wood.
Apply the wood cleaner to the cedar siding using a paint brush or roller.
Be sure to remove any caulk where the siding overlaps as old houses need to breathe.
Apply chemical stripper to the siding.
What you do before the finish goes on makes the most differenc.
Sand it to remove the loose surface particles.
Prep the cedar siding by cleaning it with a bleach and solution.
This is a cleaning solution specially designed for removing any stubborn stains or greasy marks on the wood.
Fill any dents and holes with either a wood or epoxy filler.
Cover cedar siding with primer to keep any tannic acid or natural red coloring from.
There is one thing you must do however to hold onto that warm wood glow and that s restaining when your siding starts to look dull.
Pull out loose nails and renail using stainless steel siding nails.
Mildew must be killed and removed before western red cedar is refinished or the mildew will grow through the new paint coat or solid color stain.
Use the wood cleaner according to instructions on the product s packaging.
Cedar siding has a warm natural look.