It is a water based stain that has a semi transparent finish.
Caulking stained cedar siding.
Bottom of siding boards should not be caulked water is meant to exit through the bottom of each board.
If your molding is stained white caulking would cheapen the finish and diminish the value of the work.
But you want to stain it first because if you caulk it first you can not guarantee that.
This is a high performance formula that comes in a 10 1 oz bottle.
The best option in the case of stained wood molding is to stain the caulk to match the wood.
Caulking them is a mistake and the caulking is likely to fail prematurely.
Because polyurethane expands and contracts with the cedar and is made for exterior use.
It dries in just an hour and serves for up to 35 years.
A variety of siding styles and wood grains give you the opportunity to customize the look of your home.
This way you can completely seal the cedar front to back top to bottom and around all edges.
If your molding is painted white caulking with white caulk is all that s necessary for a perfect finish.
A full seal is important because any space that is missing sealant is more susceptible to water damage and chemical bleeding.
It comes in many colors to choose from and can help customize your home.
Step 1 select a stainable caulk.
While paint does tend to somewhat glue these pieces together caulking them is never advised and can cause permanent damage.
You can apply this on any wood surface even if you just cleaned it out a little bit.
Cedar takes stain very well revealing rich texture.
For best results seal before applying the siding to the wall.