How To Remove Stain From Cedar Siding

Cedar siding after mold removal cleaning and brightening.

How to remove stain from cedar siding.

How to clean stained cedar siding. Apply chemical stripper to the siding. The black coloring or darkening of the cedar siding is caused by mold growth. Staining the restored cedar siding.

Many factors can contribute to this problem. The reason why stain is considered durable on cedar siding is they are solid enough to hold up foot traffic much better than regular paint. The unfortunate reality is that peeling solid color stain is a common occurrence. Use using multiple thin layers of stain for an even coating.

Stained cedar siding has a tendency to discolor over time. Use a wide paintbrush to apply the stripper to a 2 to 3 foot wide area of the siding. Brush stain onto the siding. When the wood goes through a series of wet dry periods the paint and finish are stressed and the paint can crack.

Apply a second coat if a deeper stain color is desired. Cracked or peeling paint can occur on cedar siding for a number of reasons according to william feist of the western red cedar lumber association. Allow to sit until the stain begins to lift and bubble. In the past he had used oil based wood stain products but found the mold and mildew returning within a few years each time.

Allow the stain to dry according to the manufacturer s instructions. Solid color stain is not supposed to peel like paint does when applied to cedar siding. Stain can be spilled or splattered onto siding and when you re staining an attached deck or a nearby fence wind and weather can spread the stain to your vinyl siding. First many house painting contractors promote the use of a two coat paint job as offering greater value than a one coat job.

Now the cleaned and brightened cedar wood siding is ready to stain. Follow the grain of the wood and take care not to allow the stain to pool as this will leave visible brush marks.