How to Paint Cedar Siding
Cedar siding is a popular type of material used on the exterior of houses, but it does tend to wear over a period of time and start to look faded. The great thing about this type of siding is it can be painted.
Painting cedar siding is something some homeowners do when it starts to look worn.
- Use a power washer to thoroughly clean the cedar siding. This should be done because all the dirt needs to be removed before painting to ensure the paint will stick to the siding properly. You will need to wash the siding at least a couple of days before you apply the paint.
- Allow at least 48 hours for the siding to thoroughly dry before applying paint.
- Make any repairs needed to the siding before painting, which may require you to replace any missing or broken pieces of siding. You should also fill any holes with wood based filler, which can be purchased at your local home improvement store.
- Purchase a latex paint in the color of your choice. You will also need to buy an oil-based primer, which is great for protecting the siding from fading.
- Apply the primer on the siding and allow it to dry at least 24 hours before covering with paint. This can either be applied with a sprayer or a paintbrush. Most people use a sprayer because it makes the job a lot faster and easier.
- Apply the paint to the siding once the primer has thoroughly dried. This can be done with a sprayer or a brush.