If you do decide to color your wood there are several options.
Changing stain color on cedar siding.
After that the color will rapidly change from red to gray.
Type of stain matters.
You could use a white wash by mixing 1 part paint with 3 parts water add more water for less color test on a small area.
Use a thick brush when staining.
The good thing about solid stain is that you can change the color every time it s time to restain that was what i told myself to take some of the pressure off.
I d stick with the cedar stain.
I would forget the casa blanca and match the white window trim color instead.
The flood pro series by ppg paints comes in a wide range of exterior stains that are ideal for western red cedar products.
The stain is a deep red stain and it is rather dark.
But i think i m going to keep at this color and if i m at the house long enough maybe i ll change the roof instead.
After you have washed it wait for it to dry before applying any stain to the cedar.
After installing your exterior cedar you have about a two week grace period until the wood starts to discolor.
The gray is ok.
We would like to change the color of the siding to a lighter more neutral color like gray or beige.
Here s a quick answer for you.
Most cedar treatments are much like house paint in that they are composed of pigments and solids.
A gray ish tint would give the cedar an aged patina and a sage green or turquoise wash a copper look.
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.
One of the most thorough methods when staining is to use a thick natural bristle brush.
Cedar siding stain color.
Think of painting all of the upper and lower railings in white and ditch the cable idea.
First let s talk about the type of stain.
We have a home that has stained wood siding.
And to slightly tint your siding with color pigmentation uv5 penetrating wood finish is a sound choice.
You have white windows and a red brown roof and cedar siding.
To add a rich long lasting opaque color there s ppg s 100 acrylic stain which protects against sun and water damage.
Mix the cleaner according to the instruction and apply it to the stained cedar siding with a brush or roller.
Brush or roll on and wipe off excess until it looks how you want.