Refinishing Old Cedar Siding

Cedar siding has a warm natural look.

Refinishing old cedar siding.

Step 4 let the cleaner sit on the cedar siding for 15 to 30 minutes. 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. This is a cleaning solution specially designed for removing any stubborn stains or greasy marks on the wood. Apply this to the entire surface of cedar siding making sure that the wood is completely saturated with it.

Watch this quick tutorial on what you need to do to prepare wood house siding for refinishing. Use a wide paintbrush to apply the stripper to a 2 to 3 foot wide area of the siding. Be sure to remove any caulk where the siding overlaps as old houses need to breathe. 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.

To refinish the old surface first scrape away all loose cracked or peeling finish. 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. Fill any dents and holes with either a wood or epoxy filler. Cedar siding can last decades and it requires little maintenance to retain its natural beauty.

Use a high pressure nozzle to wash the surface of the old weathered out cedar siding. Reach the high areas or apply cleaner to the less dirty areas using a roller with an extension pole which doesn t allow you to apply as much pressure or elbow grease as a paint brush. Allow to sit until the stain begins to lift and bubble. Pull out loose nails and renail using stainless steel siding nails.

Prep the cedar siding by cleaning it with a bleach and solution. Sand it to remove the loose surface particles. Apply the wood cleaner to the cedar siding using a paint brush or roller. Sand the bare wood and any remaining finish to feather the edges smooth with the bare wood.

Cover cedar siding with primer to keep any tannic acid or natural red coloring from. Apply chemical stripper to the siding.