Then we used wolman s deck brite to clean it to get rid of the dark stains left by the mold.
Cleaning cedar siding before staining.
Dealing with surface contaminants.
Coloured opaque finishes add a.
Brush the surface to remove dirt and debris with a long handled scrub brush or broom.
Remove the existing finish with a power sander and 220 grit sandpaper.
Three choices for staining.
Transparent stains have water repellent features.
Clean the siding with a mixture of 1 part bleach and 4 parts water.
Natural semi transparent and coloured or opaque.
Offer up a hint of colour.
You let the oxy bleach solution set on the wood for about 15 minutes and then scrub it off cleaning restoring wood siding.
Before staining replace rotting or decayed wood and remove loose stain and eroded wood fibers by sanding scraping or power washing the problem surfaces.
Wash the entire surface with a dampened.
Mix the oxygen bleach in a ratio of 2 cups of powdered granules to 1 gallon of water or based on the product and manufacturer s instructions on.
When it comes to staining your cedar you have three choices.
Get rid of that grunge by cleaning your cedar siding with an oxygen bleach and choosing a protectant that doesn t feed future mold growth.
How to restain cedar siding step 1.
Once the surface is in good condition re inspect for dirt mildew stains cedar bleed chalkiness and other foreign substances.
Brush stain onto the.
10 tips for staining your cedar.