The black coloring or darkening of the cedar siding is caused by mold growth.
How to stain cedar siding black.
Prepare your cedar siding by washing it with soapy water to remove any dirt or dust if any has accumulated.
Look through black stained.
What you get is a very uniform opaque color.
More praise for the subtly of black stain.
After you have washed it wait for it to dry before applying any stain to the cedar.
In the past he had used oil based wood stain products but found the mold and mildew returning within a few years each time.
Solid color stains have solid particles but not nearly as many as paint.
Staining the restored cedar siding.
On its website feldman describes the black stained western red cedar siding explaining its aesthetic benefit.
One of the most thorough methods when staining is to use a thick natural bristle brush.
Use a thick brush when staining.
A material palette showcasing black stained cedar siding allows the house to sit subtly beneath the green canopies and shadows created by the oaks and redwoods hovering at the fog line.
The upside is that solid color stains will block most damaging ultraviolet light.
Now the cleaned and brightened cedar wood siding is ready to stain.
Staining cedar with a solid color stain.
Cedar siding after mold removal cleaning and brightening.