Refinishing Old Wood Siding

Restain old wood siding to give a house a fresh new appearance.

Refinishing old wood siding.

Wood is resistant to impact but it can warp twist and burn. This finish actually happened to be less shiny and more matte. 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. Next you have to clean the siding well.

I used minwax polycrylic water based protective finish in clear satin. Apply an epoxy consolidant to soft wood and coat the rest with. Clean the siding with a mixture of 1 part bleach and 4 parts water. Weather age and normal wear and tear can leave it looking faded or.

Scrap off large and loose paint chips with a hand scraper. And it s vulnerable to rot insects and woodpeckers. Use a brush dipped in chemical paint stripper to cover the surface of the wood. 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.

All woods must be sealed and stained or painted to resist moisture damage and decay. Stained wood siding offers your home a natural or rustic look. Analyze the wood siding. Pull out loose nails and renail using stainless steel siding nails.

Wash the entire surface with a dampened cloth removing any traces of dirt and revealing the wood finish. Repainting is the standard way to restore wood siding but before you can paint all loose paint must be. Exterior wood siding is often made from cedar or fir and painted to protect the wood. Overall i would recommend doing a very light sand and i do mean light with a very fine sandpaper.

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. Cleaning the siding and removing the old paint. It really depends on the finish you start with. I think that is why i had no issues.

Be sure to wipe away all of the dust before you begin. Be sure to remove any caulk where the siding overlaps as old houses need to breathe. Once the wood was dry from its cleaning i used a regular paint brush and sparingly applied the minwax finish. Do not soak the wood.

Wood siding offers many options such as vertical siding like board and batten or horizontal siding like clapboards shakes and shingles. And always clean well. Rinse the surface with a second damp cloth and pat the siding dry with a dry cloth. Use the hammer and nail punch to set all of the nails below the surface of the wood.

Fill any dents and holes with either a wood or epoxy filler. If the wood has old paint on it you ll need to strip it before finishing your reclaimed wood.