For this reason many people will decide to stain or paint cedar and forgo the white washing.
White washed cedar siding.
Here s the basic process.
Red oak has a natural pinkish hue walnut a deep brown and cedar a red.
Use a rag to scrub the surface applying pressure over the wax areas to remove paint.
Flat white latex paint is best we used budget ceiling paint from our local hardware store.
Mix up 1 part water to 2 parts flat white latex paint we used budget ceiling paint from our local hardware store.
Ok on to the tutorial.
Stained cedar siding has a tendency to discolor over time.
Then when you whitewash you can see more of that peeking through.
You then apply the white wash over top.
Mix up 1 part water to 2 parts paint.
For example pine is quite pale in shades of white and yellow but it will naturally age to an orange brown tint.
To start consider the natural color of the wood you intend to whitewash.
You will still see plenty of colour behind the white wash but it won t be as bad as without it.
How to whitewash wood ceilings and walls optional stain your wood a medium brown to bring out the grain and knots we used wheat by rustoleum with just a touch of kona to make it a bit darker.
No other exterior siding can rival with real wood.
Oil stains that are.
Whitewash will soften the wood s natural color but not necessarily whiten the wood.
How to clean stained cedar siding.
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The black coloring or darkening of the cedar siding is caused by mold growth.
Stain your wood a medium brown we used wheat by rustoleum with just a touch of kona to make it a bit darker.
Paint the entire surface with white paint and let it dry until tacky about 15 to 20 minutes.
There are sealants that are applied to cedar and a few other woods like white oak that prevent this tannin pull.