Cedar Siding Color Protection

Paint s solids ward off light and light is the main contributor to the deterioration of cedar.

Cedar siding color protection.

This is an advanced formulation that can stain and protect your cedar wood siding from the wear of any weather. You may need to recoat your cedar siding shingles with this bleaching oil to keep them in optimum condition. After the primer has dried apply one or two topcoats of paint or solid color stain. Paint is your best option for treating cedar if your only intent is protection.

Lighter colors last longer since they reflect light more efficiently than darker colors. Two topcoats are always better over bare wood that has been primed. It comes in many colors to choose from and can help customize your home. From the elegance of nantucket white the classic charm of seacoast gray to the warm tone of spanish moss these solid color stains offer rich opaque vibrant color for your exterior siding.

At cedar siding we trust our products and procedures and are confident in offering some of the best warranty protection in the business. Our solid stain color palette features a dazzling spectrum of shades and tones all derived from nature. This is because it offers protection from uv rays as well as erosive elements such as wind and precipitation. For cedar siding the solid form is considered the best especially for outdoor use.

They outperform other types of paints in all types of weather. These may be applied to western red cedar by brush roller or pad. Solid color white cedar shingles cedar siding. You can choose from a wide variety of colors that really brings out cedar but it is that boldness that may turn some off to using a solid stain.

If you like the natural cedar siding look you can apply a clear coat solution to them. As with paints solid color stains shield wrc from damage caused by ultraviolet light and water. Bleaching oil also protects against the blackening of cedar siding shingles caused by mildew infestation and natural substances in the wood. The superior quality of ppg s duracolor intermix coating and advanced spray applications builds durability into the products we paint.

Allow the washed surface to dry before recoating and apply primer paint to areas of bare wood. Compared to other finishes paint offers the greatest protection for western red cedar siding against the elements. And it looks so much like painted cedar shingles nobody will ever guess it isn t wood. And while cedar siding accepts holds and showcases all types of paints beautifully your best choice is a 100 acrylic latex formula.

It is a water based stain that has a semi transparent finish.