Cedar Shake Siding Staining Diy

Go back and nail subsequent nails along the top edge of this cedar shake siding piece.

Cedar shake siding staining diy.

For high areas use an extension on the roller or climb a ladder and use your paintbrush. 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. Prepare your cedar siding by washing it with soapy water to remove any dirt or dust if any has accumulated. One of the most thorough methods when staining is to use a thick natural bristle brush.

After you have washed it wait for it to dry before applying any stain to the cedar. The brush bristles distribute the stain evenly into the wood grain reaching into the small undulations on the surface of the cedar planking. The fastest and most thorough method to apply stain to cedar siding is with a thick natural bristle brush. Mix the cleaner according to the instruction and apply it to the stained cedar siding with a brush or roller.

You ll want to leave the cleaner on for at least 15 minutes up to 30 minutes to ensure that it removes the old coating. 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.