Apply Cobot Stain On Siding

Decide on a texture cedar siding can be specified in one of three surface finishes smooth rough and saw textured.

Apply cobot stain on siding.

Cabot wood toned deck siding stain can be applied to all natural wood species such as cedar fir pine cypress spruce redwood and plywood including texture 1 11 and will produce outstanding results on all premium grade lumber. If you plan to apply water based stain over existing wood a day or two of drying is sufficient before applying the new stain. In extreme cases the product will just stay wet until the humidity decreases or the temperatures rises. Intermix containers of the same color.

Rough sawn surfaces can add a rustic weathered look to your home. Lightly pigmented to accentuate wood grain. If it s too wet or cold the drying time for stains can easily double. Water repellent and uv protection.

Drying time depends greatly on the location s relative humidity. When spraying always backbrush for optimal results. Temperature and humidity can have major effects on how your stain dries. Paint brushes are used to apply paint or stain with a smaller surface area or in oddly shaped spaces.

You may choose to spray or use a roller to apply the stain but use a brush after to work the stain into the wood. Smooth surfaces show the grain patterns and variations more than other textures when you apply a clear or semi transparent finish. The back and forth motion of the brush forces the staining into the wood s fibers. Apply two coats to new wood for maximum protection.

Natural bristles provide the best results with alkyd oil stains. Using a brush or paint pad will give you the most control. To avoid lap marks make sure that the leading edge is kept wet and that the wet stain is brushed into the wood. Saw textured cedar is milled in such a way that it shows the markings made by.

Bristles usually come in two types. Oil based and acrylic water based formulas available. Oil based formula is ideal for decks siding and fences. Apply with a high quality polyester brush roller or spray.

It can also be applied to pressure treated wood. When using oil based stain allow about three days of dry weather. They are less likely than synthetic bristles to create brush marks. Stir cabot s solid color acrylic siding stain thoroughly before and occasionally during use.

The wood doesn t need to be bone dry. Brush application natural bristle is the preferred method because it works the oil based stain into the wood fibers and cells more effectively. When properly applied won t crack peel or blister. Use a brush for smooth application of the stain.

A brush is most affective for getting the stain into corners of the wood.