Paint Over Stain Siding

If your vinyl siding has seen better days or you no longer like its color save big bucks by painting it instead of replacing it.

Paint over stain siding.

I applied a pigmented stain to my house for years. Then dip a rang. Work only in suitable weather. A primer coat is often overlooked.

Then follow these general preparatory steps for painting over stain. Choose the proper paint. How to paint over non oil based stain on cedar siding preparation. As long as you clean and prepare the surface properly you can do another long lasting stain job.

You can paint over stained siding if the stain is latex. However applying primer is a necessary step to mask any existing stains hide an intense existing color or to seal newly installed drywall. If you have fresh oil stains and you go over it with latex paint the paint could fail. After it was well worn.

The most important part to painting cedar siding is preparation. If you plan to use an oil based paint to cover your wood use an oil based primer. 2 paint on a paint primer and leave it to dry. Before heading outdoors to get the project under way first consult the weather.

Cedar contains extractives that can discolor paint so it is necessary to prime the siding prior to painting it. Prime the cedar before you paint it. For best results fresh siding should be pre primed on all six sides with a stain blocking primer and top coated with 100 percent acrylic latex paint. Alkyd oil primers are recommended but one may choose a high quality latex primer as long as it contains stain blockers.

If the siding was not sealed with a glossy. Next to dull the stain lightly sand the surface with 150 grit or finer sandpaper moving in the direction of the grain. First clean the stained surface with soapy water to remove any dust dirt and cobwebs. Things needed mild dish detergent bucket white rags scrub brush white vinegar wood putty putty knife sandpaper fine and very fine blue painter s tape primer spray or liquid of compatible formulation paint brushes top coat paint any color of compatible formulation paint roller clear sealer.

An exterior stain job can last from 5 to 15 years depending on your location the work s exposure and the quality of the stain. It s possible to stain over existing stain and much easier than painting over it.