However with semi transparent stains you will need to take care with the application.
Best exterior stain for cedar siding.
Using an oil based stain is also the best solution for preventing tannin bleeding.
Basically it s a lightly pigmented semitransparent oil based stain that contains a special bleaching agent.
Olympic elite woodland oil stain is among the best performing wood stains for cedar decks.
Staining cedar with a semi transparent stain.
Apply stain to cedar siding before hanging.
The formula is super pigmented ready mix colors it has transparent iron oxide pigments that give intense color with extreme clarity and above all it is durable.
Semi transparent stains are your best bet when you want the real look of slightly weathered cedar with protection.
As an oil based formula it deeply penetrated the wood giving it a beautiful natural appearance.
Recoat every 3 to 5 years.
Cedar shingles contain extractives that bleed to the surface when the wood becomes wet and then darken as the wood dries.
In order to achieve the most effective coating apply the oil stain to the siding before you hammer it up on your home s exterior.
To add a rich long lasting opaque color there s ppg s 100 acrylic stain which protects against sun and water damage.
Once it s brushed onto new uncoated softwood siding such as cedar fir or cypress the surface changes to a light gray in about 6 months to a year.
The flood pro series by ppg paints comes in a wide range of exterior stains that are ideal for western red cedar products.
Defy extreme 1 gallon semi transparent exterior wood stain.
The sun and water beat down on a deck snow can pile up.
Cedar siding shingles provide beauty for any home but they must be properly coated to ensure a long life.
Best 7 exterior stains for cedar siding in 2020.
Ready seal 512 5 gallon pail natural cedar exterior wood stain and sealer.
While it is made for exterior projects this is what we consider to be the best stain for cedar because it can be for both exterior and interior applications.
Those extractives can even bleed through many types of paint.