Cedar shingles need preparation before painting
Before you can paint your cedar shingles, you'll need to prepare them, otherwise your paint job may not last. Preparing cedar shingles for painting will help preserve your shingles and maintain the life of your paint. The age and condition of your cedar shingles will determine the type of preparations you need to make before painting.
Instructions
1. Roughen the surface of brand new cedar shingles with 50- to 60-grit sandpaper. Roughening will help the shingles absorb the finish or paint you plan to use, without detracting from the smooth appearance of the shingles.
2. Treat slightly weathered and unfinished shingles by first cleaning away dirt and residue with a scrub brush, mild soap and then rinsing with water. Thoroughly dry the shingles so they don't warp. After the shingles dry, roughen them by running 50- to 60-grit sandpaper over the surface to help absorb the paint or finish.
3. Scrape off old paint if you're planning to refinish/repaint and reuse old shingles. Use a paint scraper to remove the paint, and a heat gun to get rid of stubborn paint. You will need to start with a clean surface, otherwise your paint will not stick and you will have to redo the job in a matter of months.
4. Remove old stain with fine, 150-grit sandpaper. Sand away the surface of the finish until the cedar shows through. Wipe dust from the surface with a damp cloth, and dry the cedar shingles before refinishing or painting.
5. Treat shingles with a coat of water-repellent preservative to protect them from weathering.
6. Add a coat of primer to your shingles before you paint. Primer will help provide an absorbent surface and ensure even coating when you begin to add your coat of paint.
Related posts
Preparing concrete walls for paint is necessary for a successful paint job.If you are tired of looking at the dreary gray color of a concrete wall, consider painting it. A couple of coats of paint...
Prepare Walls for Painting Skim CoatWhen you skim coat a wall, you apply a thin layer of drywall joint compound to the entire wall in order to create a smooth, even surface. For heavily cracked or...
Brick is a rough surface that may be difficult to paint.If you tire of the standard terracotta coloring of brick homes, you may consider covering your house with a vibrant coat of paint. When rest...
Perhaps you have decided to take on the task of painting your new windows yourself. Maybe you are looking to spruce up your house with a new coat of paint on old window trim, or you just may feel...
If you're putting a fresh coat of paint on older exterior wood, it pays to do a thorough job. You can strip the old paint as usual, but you'll be much better off if you spend a little extra time o...
