Exterior Siding Wood Stain, which is best

[cidley69]

Looking to stain weathered cedar siding. Wood is mostly structurally sound but not nice looking.

Want a solid color stain that will last as long as possible with the least amount of prep work (yeah just the stain unicorn, that's all). 2 coats expected, would consider using a conditioner first if worth the extra cost.

Any suggestions for most effective products?

[ThePenIsMightier]

Sub'd.
I've been told that hitting it with TSP and then pressure washing it is advised. But I don't know.
I've got a fence to do.

[90_Shelby]

Wood Pride stain from Dulux

[B69]

Check out Osmo.

https://www.windsorplywood.com/manufacturer/osmo/

It's probably the most expensive stain there is but it's also the highest rated and will last the longest. My cedar deck is going on 5 years and still looks great!

[suntan]

Check out Osmo.

https://www.windsorplywood.com/manufacturer/osmo/

It's probably the most expensive stain there is but it's also the highest rated and will last the longest. My cedar deck is going on 5 years and still looks great!

In Calgary?!? Amazing.

[B69]

In Calgary?!? Amazing.


South facing too! This product is sweet because you can reapply it without sanding if needed.

[cidley69]

Check out Osmo.

https://www.windsorplywood.com/manufacturer/osmo/

It's probably the most expensive stain there is but it's also the highest rated and will last the longest. My cedar deck is going on 5 years and still looks great!

How much does a gallon cost? Available in 5 gallon pails?

How is coverage? As indicated on label?

How many sq ft is your deck and how much product did it take? 2 coats? How much prep required? Just power wash?

Any wood conditioner/pretreatment?

Think it would work on wall just as well as deck?

[90_Shelby]

Wood Pride stain from Dulux

Here’s my stained cedar on my house. First applied ~8 years ago, retreated it last summer with no prep, simply reapplied.

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[prae]

Here’s my stained cedar on my house. First applied ~8 years ago, retreated it last summer with no prep, simply reapplied.

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Looks freakin' crispy! Me likey. What did you do for prep on the shakes, if anything?