Cedar Siding Coating

In refinishing painted or solid color stained siding and trim removal of the old coating may be required.

Cedar siding coating.

Why paint cedar siding. Cedar is a good fit for exterior surfaces offering natural impact. Cedar siding looks beautiful when professionally painted including lap shingle bevel and tongue and groove styles. In addition well painted siding repels mold and mildew and will make it easier to wash off any dirt or grime.

Test results from the forest products testing lab run by the usda for the forest service show that after 12 weeks of exposure to sunlight cedar siding has lost half of its ability to hold a film forming coating system like primer and paint. Forest products laboratory have not been able to duplicate paint failure by glazing at the surface. At rhino shield our exterior coating experts know how to paint cedar siding to ensure the best protection and appearance for your home. Besides adding beauty to your home painting your cedar siding can help protect it from rot too.

And while cedar siding accepts holds and showcases all types of paints beautifully your best choice is a 100 acrylic latex formula. They outperform other types of paints in all types of weather. Cedar siding has a well deserved reputation for withstanding weather and resisting paint chipping and fading. Compared to other finishes paint offers the greatest protection for western red cedar siding against the elements.

One coat of solid color stain. This is necessary if for example the old finish is severely cracked or is peeling. Exterior western red cedar surfaces only need to be refinished when the old coating has worn thin and no longer affords the wood protection.