How To Seal Pine Siding

Although you sacrifice the real color of the wood you also ward off the yellow enhancing property of the finish.

How to seal pine siding.

Seal stained wood with two coats of polyurethane. Repeat the process to seal the top of the siding and the ends. You should clean siding annually using warm soapy water and a soft bristled brush. Use the paintbrush to brush the rolled primer into the wood.

Divide your house into 20 foot sections clean each section from bottom to top you ll avoid those annoying drip marks and rinse before moving on. Wipe away any drips with a soft lint free cloth. Dip a paintbrush in the sealant and apply it to your object s surface in long strokes. Stand the siding on its edge after it dries and clamp the pieces together to keep them upright.

Seal the surface with diluted polyurethane. Apply the primer to the siding with the roller. Using an acrylic latex polyurethane you can seal your tongue and groove pine paneling with a foam paint roller brush or paint pad. A paint pad cuts out bubbles and allows you to spread the polyurethane evenly and quickly so it s the recommended tool.

Love of the grain workshop here is a simple diy video of the few steps it takes to create a stunning one of a kind piece of charred wood. Disguise the wood s natural color by applying a thin color wash before sealing with clear water based urethane. Apply a coat of stain blocking primer to the siding using a clean paintbrush and roller. Wait until the knots are sealed before priming and painting the wood.

Before applying your finish thin a small amount of polyurethane with mineral spirits in a 2 1 dilution ratio. Use an appropriate sealing primer before painting. Buy a water based stain or paint appropriate for use as a color wash sometimes called pickling paint.