Thus solid color stains let some of the cedar s grain show through but none of the color.
Gray stain for cedar siding.
Transparent stains contain no pigment but have water repellent features that will help to retain natural tones and slow down the natural colour change process.
The following outline is intended to prepare you before buying any such products knowing exactly which type fits your final outcome.
The sun and water beat down on a deck snow can pile up.
The upside is that solid color stains will block most damaging ultraviolet light.
Brush stain onto the siding.
Prep the cedar siding by.
Solid color stains have solid particles but not nearly as many as paint.
Cedar is known to age gracefully to a soft silver grey patina but it s wise to keep the rich tones of your cedar siding lasting longer.
What you get is a very uniform opaque color.
Apply a second coat if a deeper stain color is desired.
Allow the stain to dry according to the manufacturer s instructions.
Staining cedar with a solid color stain.
Use using multiple thin layers of stain for an even coating.
The best stains should last three to five years on a deck and even longer if applied to siding or fences which don t get as much abuse.