Cedar Shake Siding Staining Diy

Hiring a professional to paint or stain cedar siding will cost 2 500 to 4 000 or more depending on your home s size and the labor required.

Cedar shake siding staining diy.

The fastest and most thorough method to apply stain to cedar siding is with a thick natural bristle brush. After you have washed it wait for it to dry before applying any stain to the cedar. Using the nail gun drive a single nail at one end of a cedar shake piece of siding and then carefully align it along the snap line attaching another nail at the opposite end. Mix the cleaner according to the instruction and apply it to the stained cedar siding with a brush or roller.

Step 4 choices of design. Go back and nail subsequent nails along the top edge of this cedar shake siding piece. Prepare your cedar siding by washing it with soapy water to remove any dirt or dust if any has accumulated. The brush bristles distribute the stain evenly into the wood grain reaching into the small undulations on the surface of the cedar planking.

Use a thick brush when staining. A stain or clear coating needs one or two finish coats depending on the cedar shake grade and whether you re applying a solid or semi transparent product.