A brush is most affective for getting the stain into corners of the wood.
Apply cobot stain on siding.
Using a brush or paint pad will give you the most control.
Paint brushes are used to apply paint or stain with a smaller surface area or in oddly shaped spaces.
Lightly pigmented to accentuate wood grain.
Water repellent and uv protection.
If it s too wet or cold the drying time for stains can easily double.
Decide on a texture cedar siding can be specified in one of three surface finishes smooth rough and saw textured.
Oil based formula is ideal for decks siding and fences.
Oil based and acrylic water based formulas available.
Smooth surfaces show the grain patterns and variations more than other textures when you apply a clear or semi transparent finish.
Cabot wood toned deck siding stain is for use on new or reconditioned wood only including decks siding shingles shakes trim and on log homes.
The back and forth motion of the brush forces the staining into the wood s fibers.
Cabot wood toned deck siding stain can be applied to all natural wood species such as cedar fir pine cypress spruce and redwood and will produce outstanding results on all premium grade lumber.
When using oil based stain allow about three days of dry weather.
When properly applied won t crack peel or blister.
Use a brush for smooth application of the stain.
When spraying always backbrush for optimal results.
Rough sawn surfaces can add a rustic weathered look to your home.
Apply two coats to new wood for maximum protection.
Drying time depends greatly on the location s relative humidity.
To avoid lap marks make sure that the leading edge is kept wet and that the wet stain is brushed into the wood.
Temperature and humidity can have major effects on how your stain dries.
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.
Saw textured cedar is milled in such a way that it shows the markings made by.
The wood doesn t need to be bone dry.
They are less likely than synthetic bristles to create brush marks.
In extreme cases the product will just stay wet until the humidity decreases or the temperatures rises.
Intermix containers of the same color.
Apply with a high quality polyester brush roller or spray.
Natural bristles provide the best results with alkyd oil stains.
It can also be applied to pressure treated wood.
Bristles usually come in two types.
Stir cabot s solid color acrylic siding stain thoroughly before and occasionally during use.
If you plan to apply water based stain over existing wood a day or two of drying is sufficient before applying the new stain.