Refinishing Old Wood Siding

Rinse the surface with a second damp cloth and pat the siding dry with a dry cloth.

Refinishing old wood siding.

Wood siding offers many options such as vertical siding like board and batten or horizontal siding like clapboards shakes and shingles. Do not soak the wood. Be sure to remove any caulk where the siding overlaps as old houses need to breathe. Wood is resistant to impact but it can warp twist and burn.

If the wood has old paint on it you ll need to strip it before finishing your reclaimed wood. Pull out loose nails and renail using stainless steel siding nails. Next you have to clean the siding well. Be sure to wipe away all of the dust before you begin.

And it s vulnerable to rot insects and woodpeckers. Start off by taking the time to analyze the wood siding so as to evaluate its condition and any need for further repair in particular areas. I used minwax polycrylic water based protective finish in clear satin. You guys this stuff is amazing.

Clean the siding with a mixture of 1 part bleach and 4 parts water. Repainting is the standard way to restore wood siding but before you can paint all loose paint must be. It really depends on the finish you start with. Wash the entire surface with a dampened cloth removing any traces of dirt and revealing the wood finish.

Restain old wood siding to give a house a fresh new appearance. Use the hammer and nail punch to set all of the nails below the surface of the wood. Apply an epoxy consolidant to soft wood and coat the rest with. Exterior wood siding is often made from cedar or fir and painted to protect the wood.

The last step to clean and refinish your reclaimed wood is to properly seal the wood. I think that is why i had no issues. Stained wood siding offers your home a natural or rustic look. Make sure not to use too much.

Overall i would recommend doing a very light sand and i do mean light with a very fine sandpaper. Some nails will still get hit with the paint shaver pro but the tool is powerful enough to knock the head right off a nail and not even flinch. Scrap off large and loose paint chips with a hand scraper. Fill any dents and holes with either a wood or epoxy filler.

Analyze the wood siding. Once the stripper has soaked in and set which could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours you can scrape it off with a paint scraper. Once the wood was dry from its cleaning i used a regular paint brush and sparingly applied the minwax finish. This finish actually happened to be less shiny and more matte.

Use a brush dipped in chemical paint stripper to cover the surface of the wood. All woods must be sealed and stained or painted to resist moisture damage and decay.