Primer For Cedar Lp Siding

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Primer for cedar lp siding. And to slightly tint your siding with color pigmentation uv5 penetrating wood finish is a sound choice. The full strength solution should be strong enough to break down and remove failing coatings from the siding. Check the cleaner every 15 minutes. Hardieplank lap siding is not just our best selling product it s the most popular brand of siding in america.

While cedar stands up to the elements fairly well on its own putting a seal or a coat of paint on it can enhance the color and protect the wood from inclement weather. He said two coats of the paint should be fine. Now available in 16 versatile prefinished colors the expertfinish color collection is guaranteed to look great and remain durable for years to come due to a factory finish with acrylic latex paint. The wood s structural integrity will remain unless the wood is exposed to excessive moisture which can cause curling cracking and wood rot.

Let the cleaner sit on the cedar siding for 15 to 30 minutes. What will be the repercussions of not priming. Now i m seeing that i should have primed. Expertfinish lap also features a proprietary joint that helps you avoid the need for seam caulking joint molds or pan flashing.

Mist it with water if the cleaner starts. I m new to this so i asked the guy at the paint shop if i needed to prime. Leave it on longer than 30 minutes if needed. Although intended primarily for restoring horizontal wood surfaces such as decks these products generally work almost as well on vertical surfaces.

Also i haven t done the back yet. Factory applied finishes of this type are available in most. According to paul mackie at the western red cedar lumber association wrcla red cedar siding that has been finished on all six sides with a stain blocking primer and top coated with 100 percent exterior acrylic latex paint has the longest expected service life of any coating system. Keep the cleaner wet to ensure its effectiveness.

Uncoated weathered western red cedar siding or trim can often be restored to its original color by applying commercial products called cleaners brighteners or restorers. The flood pro series by ppg paints comes in a wide range of exterior stains that are ideal for western red cedar products.