Refinishing Old Wood Siding

This finish actually happened to be less shiny and more matte.

Refinishing old wood siding.

Fill any dents and holes with either a wood or epoxy filler. Repainting is the standard way to restore wood siding but before you can paint all loose paint must be. Cleaning the siding and removing the old paint. Clean the siding with a mixture of 1 part bleach and 4 parts water.

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. Exterior wood siding is often made from cedar or fir and painted to protect the wood. Weather age and normal wear and tear can leave it looking faded or.

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. Overall i would recommend doing a very light sand and i do mean light with a very fine sandpaper. Pull out loose nails and renail using stainless steel siding nails. Apply an epoxy consolidant to soft wood and coat the rest with.

Wash the entire surface with a dampened cloth removing any traces of dirt and revealing the wood finish. Stained wood siding offers your home a natural or rustic look. Do not soak the wood. I used minwax polycrylic water based protective finish in clear satin.

Rinse the surface with a second damp cloth and pat the siding dry with a dry cloth. You guys this stuff is amazing. Use the hammer and nail punch to set all of the nails below the surface of the wood. And it s vulnerable to rot insects and woodpeckers.

I think that is why i had no issues. Wood is resistant to impact but it can warp twist and burn. 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. And always clean well.

Restain old wood siding to give a house a fresh new appearance. Be sure to remove any caulk where the siding overlaps as old houses need to breathe. All woods must be sealed and stained or painted to resist moisture damage and decay. Analyze the wood siding.

Next you have to clean the siding well. Wood siding offers many options such as vertical siding like board and batten or horizontal siding like clapboards shakes and shingles. It really depends on the finish you start with. Use a brush dipped in chemical paint stripper to cover the surface of the wood.

Be sure to wipe away all of the dust before you begin. The last step to clean and refinish your reclaimed wood is to properly seal the wood.