Refinishing Old Wood Siding

I used minwax polycrylic water based protective finish in clear satin.

Refinishing old wood siding. This finish actually happened to be less shiny and more matte. Exterior wood siding is often made from cedar or fir and painted to protect the wood. Once the wood was dry from its cleaning i used a regular paint brush and sparingly applied the minwax finish. All woods must be sealed and stained or painted to resist moisture damage and decay.

Overall i would recommend doing a very light sand and i do mean light with a very fine sandpaper. Do not soak the wood. Once the stripper has soaked in and set which could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours you can scrape it off with a paint scraper. The last step to clean and refinish your reclaimed wood is to properly seal the wood.

Wash the entire surface with a dampened cloth removing any traces of dirt and revealing the wood finish. Cleaning the siding and removing the old paint. You guys this stuff is amazing. Clean the siding with a mixture of 1 part bleach and 4 parts water.

Repainting is the standard way to restore wood siding but before you can paint all loose paint must be. Stained wood siding offers your home a natural or rustic look. Some nails will still get hit with the paint shaver pro but the tool is powerful enough to knock the head right off a nail and not even flinch. Fill any dents and holes with either a wood or epoxy filler.

Weather age and normal wear and tear can leave it looking faded or. I think that is why i had no issues. Use the hammer and nail punch to set all of the nails below the surface of the wood. Be sure to wipe away all of the dust before you begin.

Scrap off large and loose paint chips with a hand scraper. And it s vulnerable to rot insects and woodpeckers. Apply an epoxy consolidant to soft wood and coat the rest with. Pull out loose nails and renail using stainless steel siding nails.

Analyze the wood siding. Start off by taking the time to analyze the wood siding so as to evaluate its condition and any need for further repair in particular areas. Use a brush dipped in chemical paint stripper to cover the surface of the wood. Restain old wood siding to give a house a fresh new appearance.

If the wood has old paint on it you ll need to strip it before finishing your reclaimed wood. Make sure not to use too much. It really depends on the finish you start with. And always clean well.

Rinse the surface with a second damp cloth and pat the siding dry with a dry cloth. Be sure to remove any caulk where the siding overlaps as old houses need to breathe.