Cedar finishes

Choosing the Right Finishing Type. Not only is it beautiful, but it’s naturally resistant to rot, decay and insects, so it just goes to show that nature’s most versatile building material is the perfect choice for siding and decking. It is recommended that if you decide to apply a finish to your outdoor or indoor cedar furniture that you do so before the furniture has weathered much.

Opaque stains in contrasting colors thoroughly hide the grain and natural tones of cedar but retain the wood’s surface texture. Finishes perform best when the coating is applied to all surfaces (face, back, edges and ends). Lacquer is the best topcoat for cedar chest finishing. Most contemporary cabinets, trim and interior woodwork are finished with lacquer.

Midnight Blue (Exclusive to Ceramics)-$5. Because of the inherent nature of Western Red Cedar to withstand insect attack and the outdoor elements Cedar does not require a finish to keep its structure over the years. Wood Finishes for Cedar Timber. Cedar is a naturally white or red colored wood. All it changed was to darken the tone of the cedar a little but it brought out the grain figure and offers an element of protection as well.

Cedar offers a durable option for exterior and interior building projects with natural resistance to rot and decay, so a protective finish is optional. I used Watco oil, natural finish , and it looks great. If you want to enjoy the aroma of varieties such as Western Red Cedar and incense cedar , leave the wood unsealed. Plastics, such as urethane, are combined into a variety of wood finishing products. Polyurethane can be used on both rough and smooth cedar.

I am using Eastern Red Cedar to trim and finish off my garage. I have used it to panel the windows where I boxed in one garage door. I will use it for all the trim and cabinets. Cedar ’s excellent finishing characteristics cannot compensate for products that are unsuitable, of inferior quality, or improperly applied.

Exterior Application: Cedar The strength, clarity and subtle color and grain variations in cedar make it one of the most used woods. Such a beautiful wood deserves a Penofin finish which will enhance the qualities of the wood. The best wood stains for new cedar are deep penetrating paraffinic oil based stains that are thinner in viscosity.

Stains for new cedar wood should dive deep into the wood to condition the wood cells and provide protection from UV fading and moisture damage. We like a couple of different stains for new cedar wood. Judging by the labels on the cans of exterior-grade clear finishes at paint stores and home centers, the job of keeping wood looking good seems downright easy: Just brush one of these products on a mahogany entryway, a redwood deck, or cedar siding, and the wood will stay as fresh and bright as the day it was cut. While a wax finish can go on any type of woo avoid putting oil (or Danish oil) on aromatic cedar or any of the dalbergia woods (rosewoo cocobolo, tulipwood).

These woods contain an antioxidant that will prevent the oil from curing. Sold in liqui paste, and solid stick forms, waxes are formulated in a host of colors. I wanted the lowest-maintenance option to finish the chairs, while extending their life as long as possible and preventing splintering.

My wife wanted me to stain them dark brown and polyurethane, or otherwise. Finishing Cedar Western Red Cedar takes oil-based stains beautifully. It may be installed after applying a transparent finish for a natural effect, or a pigmented semitransparent finish , for a less rustic look. Solid-Color Stains - are opaque finishes with fewer solids than paint. Available in a wide spectrum of hues, solid-color stains obscure the woods true color but allow some of the natural characteristics and texture of cedar to remain.

Apply this liberally to the cedar. On the outside, use whatever finish you like. Another category of cedar finishes is the nonpenetrating stain such as latex semi-transparent stains. Cedar posts are very popular because of their natural oils that make them less susceptible to water, rot and insect damage.

However, finishing your cedar posts can make them last longer than unfinished cedar. You have many options for a cedar post finish , including simple sealing, painting, staining or a combination of staining and sealing. Cedar Siding Incorporated is a trend-setting wholesale distributor of siding and decking products with a core competency in factory finishing.

Choose polyurethane or lacquer for the best finishing. In confined spaces, the resins in eastern red cedar can cause finishing problems, as they inhibit proper hardening of oil finishes. Sources: Seek out hardwood dealers for lumber, home centers for closet lining. Painting cedar siding is a delicate matter, dependent on finishes , primers, and timing according to Paul Mackie, an expert on cedar.

Restores the aroma of cedar lined chests and closets Just apply to unfinished wood with a clean cloth 1pure oil is distilled from aromatic red cedar Rejuvenates the woods odor and moth protecting qualities. A freestanding outdoor retreat was what this homeowner desired…the ability to keep their yard full of trees and have a great outdoor living space. Outdoor projects using cedar finishes. Paint is an applied finish layered onto the cedar and does not stretch with the initial breathing wood as easily and readily as the absorbing, penetrating WoodRX finish.

If the products are primed and painted prior to being fully acclimate there is a chance of the paint bubbling or even cracking. Hand-rubbed Cedar Stains Choose the color of your fine Amish Cedar furniture from our selection of premium, hand-rubbed stains. Due to variations in screens and lighting, we do not require you to make a final stain selection when you order. I have been experimenting with alot of finishes last year and the one that leads the pack thus far for both interior and exterior (my experiments remember) is made by DEFY.

Western red cedar darkens up considerably with any type of penetrating finish. Solid colored stains are a good choice for outdoor furniture, deck rails and posts, fences, and cedar siding, shakes, and shingles. Note that applying stains requires a good technique to avoid creating lap marks (stripes). Semi-Transparent stains contain the lightest pigmentation designed to accentuate natural wood grain and character.

Review our opacity scale to determine your perfect balance of color and protection.