Spray Painting Cedar Siding

The siding comes in a wide array of color selections available based on the type of stain you wish to apply.

Spray painting cedar siding.

Do not allow peeling paint to remain on the cedar siding before painting. Pressure washing before painting cedar siding prior to priming and spraying some exterior primer and house paint. Staining cedar siding differs from application of paint and other finishes. First remove any mill glaze a hard shiny surface on one side of the siding by sanding.

Use a large cardboard box to create a m akeshift spray booth for your paint gun. In a bucket combine water and household bleach in a 3 to 1 ratio. Stains dry rapidly and fresh stain applied over dried stain will show lap marks. Using a stiff bristled brush scrub the siding.

Remove pollutants and remove failing paint. Farm girl is allowed to work in her bikini. If one chooses to spray the paint on the cedar the best results will be achieved by back brushing the finish during application. Spray the shakes any common paint sprayer should be able to quickly coat cedar shakes.

This type of paint stain covers up the natural beauty of the wood like a paint so be aware. Cedar siding painting will only be successful if you have a clean slate. Do prime the exposed wood whether new or previously painted with oil primer. Although you can use a paint brush to apply the stain using a sprayer allows you to.

If you like the natural wood grain look and you have new cedar wood trim or siding this product is not for you. If possible stain all sides of the siding before installation. Once done let the wood dry completely for approximately two weeks. The trick is to keep the paint from getting all over the place in the process.