Natural finishes such as transparent stains.
Best finish for cedar siding.
Stains dry rapidly and fresh stain applied over dried stain will show lap marks.
If possible stain all sides of the siding before installation.
A desire not to invest the time and effort required to maintain the finish on a cedar product.
You may choose this option due to.
Bleaching or weathering products.
Best 5 clear cedar finishes for outdoor in 2020 1.
A preference for the silvery grey look of naturally weathered western red cedar.
First remove any mill glaze a hard shiny surface on one side of the siding by sanding.
Below are the top four finishes for western red cedar siding.
Staining cedar siding differs from application of paint and other finishes.
Western red cedar performs satisfactorily as a decking and siding product if it is left unfinished to weather naturally.