Painting over the stain is an option but for those who.
Grey stained wood siding.
We would like to change the color of the siding to a lighter more neutral color like gray or beige.
We see the same light gray siding mid toned stained wood garage doors and dark gutters.
I liked that it added a gray finish to the wood in a more subtle way and still allowed the wood grain to show through and look natural.
The only difference here is that this home is using a mid toned roof.
Here s another fantastic example of a gray house color scheme similar to the example above that s using a full range of values.
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We have a home that has stained wood siding.
Allow the stain to dry according to the manufacturer s instructions.
Solid color stains are usually supplied in a color palette that may be limited to less than a hundred shades of brown and gray.
The best stains should last three to five years on a deck and even longer if applied to siding or fences which don t get as much abuse.
I used two coats to really enhance the gray color that the stain provided.
But there s an important difference as well because these stains will highlight the cedar s natural texture.
Classic grey stain by minwax was one of my favorite gray stains that i tested.
Weather age and normal wear and tear can leave it looking faded or spotty.
Like paint a solid color stain forms a protective film over the wood.
Follow the grain of the wood and take care not to allow the stain to pool as this will leave visible brush marks.
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Use using multiple thin layers of stain for an even coating.
The sun and water beat down on a deck snow can pile up.
Brush stain onto the siding.
Stained wood siding offers your home a natural or rustic look.
These both come in just about any color and provide the longest and most thorough protection for wood siding.
The advantage to stain is that it will expand and contract more with the wood.
Cabot solid color acrylic siding stain is an advanced technology 100 acrylic solid color stain formulated to have superior performance properties for the professional user.
The stain is a deep red stain and it is rather dark.
Apply a second coat if a deeper stain color is desired.