Cleaning Cedar Siding Before Staining

Once the surface is in good condition re inspect for dirt mildew stains cedar bleed chalkiness and other foreign substances.

Cleaning cedar siding before staining.

Pour the mixture into a cleaned out lawn. Remove the existing finish with a power sander and 220 grit sandpaper. Brush stain onto the. Then we used wolman s deck brite to clean it to get rid of the dark stains left by the mold.

When it comes to staining your cedar you have three choices. Dealing with surface contaminants. You let the oxy bleach solution set on the wood for about 15 minutes and then scrub it off cleaning restoring wood siding. Clean the siding with a mixture of 1 part bleach and 4 parts water.

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. Coloured opaque finishes add a. How to restain cedar siding step 1. Brush the surface to remove dirt and debris with a long handled scrub brush or broom.

Transparent stains have water repellent features. Three choices for staining. Offer up a hint of colour. You need a garden pump sprayer and a scrub brush.

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. Work in small circular motions to remove. Natural semi transparent and coloured or opaque.