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Eric Mims
03-26-2007, 11:07 PM
I need to stain my house. Right now it is bare cedar siding (western red, I believe), never finished or sealed. It was replaced about 1.5 years ago. I plan on using a solid stain, but would like to hear any advice on preperation (pressure wash, etc?) and any recommendations on stain brands. thanks guys.

Errol Wentworth
03-27-2007, 12:51 PM
Go to the website of the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association (first hit on Google) and click on the "installation & finishing" link.

As for brands, I usually stick with Cabot.

Errol

Cliff Rohrabacher
03-27-2007, 10:02 PM
My house had 50 some odd years of oil and latex on it in dreadful shape ( still does in parts.).
I took a Porter Cable paint stripper / grinder to it. It can strip old oil and make the cedar shingles brand spanking new with a factory clean new finish.
I use Benjamin Alkyd solid color stain. I love the stuff!! BUT ya gotta add VOCs to it to get max penetration. And it you are in bright hot sun add a curing slowing agent.