With stain the coating usually does not peel or flake.
Rough sawn cedar stain colors.
One time on pressure treated pine one time on smooth cedar one time on rough sawn cedar one time uses transparent pigments.
Rough sawn wood can be used to construct and stain a beautiful wood deck.
Color varies on the type and age of the wood.
Staining with a solid color stain is an effective option when using rough cedar.
For rough sawn western red cedar you can add stain or sealant right away if desired.
A golden brown color is the indicator that it s ready to stain or seal.
The most common surface to show this failure is rough sawn plywood shakes and shingles that have been stained with a semi transparent or solid color alkyd stain.
If you wish to sand or power wash this siding effectively however use solid color stain.
You can use penetrating stain on new rough sawn cedar.
Both water based and oil based solid color stains work equally well.
In this article we offer tips for staining rough sawn wood for the best results.
The main reason for cracking is expansion and contraction of the substrate caused by changes in temperature and humidity.
Color stain is more like paint and it works better if the siding has already been painted or has weathered to gray.