What is recommended for cedar staining?

Answer by  eatwrite (1559)

The brand Olympic has a penetration stain that is recommended for use on cedar. It allow the cedar to breathe. It will protect the cedar.

Answer by  JohnHolmes (2660)

A deep stain that also offers weather protection is ideal. This way the stain will complement the woods natural color and not fade with any exposure or overexposure to the natural elements.

Answer by  ttownbeast (341)

Cedar is generally left unstained when used as a decorative wood and allowed to weather giving the surface it's distinctive look, of course the material can be white washed with slaked lime powder and water. Powdered color pigments can be used with a smaller amount of slaked lime as the base to produce stains, this cedar staining requires occasional re-application.

Answer by  joeinphilly (388)

Stains for cedar are many and varied. Once you pick the color of the stain and remember that what is shown on the samples will probably be different than what you see at home due to weather, sunlight and the age of the siding. Clean the cedar of debris and then apply with two days of dry weather.

Answer by  Stardancer (295)

The stain chosen for cedar depends the protection needed and desired appearance. The four types of finishes are: opaque coatings, such as paints; semi-transparent stains; transparent stains; and oils.

Answer by  Scot (591)

Benjamin Moore brand cedar stain costs more than other brands, but is well worth the money. The product will be durable.

Answer by  SIDDHU (861)

The simplest finish to maintain on a cedar is a water-repellent preservative, which may have to be applied annually. The next easiest is a semi-transparent oil-based stain.

Answer by  hyperkid (470)

for cedar staining you will want to find the proper stain, and a good quality brush you will need to sand down the piece of cedar that you want to stain and then wash it and let it dry. After that you will start to apply the stain. you will probably need to apply several coats.

Answer by  jap (65)

For cedar staining we are mostly using take a little turpentine in a cotton and rubbed it will remove. another method is take a little lime juice and venegar and rubbed it after half an hour romovit with washing power with little hot water.