How To Stain Vinyl Siding

Before heading outdoors to get the project under way first consult the weather.

How to stain vinyl siding.

Since vinyl windows are nonporous they cannot absorb liquid stains. Streaks of rust coating your vinyl siding will harm your home s curb appeal. Scrub the wood stain from the vinyl siding with a soft sponge. Hot water strong detergent such as tsp substitute siding cleaner or spic and span scrubber cleaners for stain removal choose one grass grease oil.

Basic vinyl siding cleaning apply the vinyl siding cleaning solution with a soft bristle cleaning brush scrubbing the full length of each lap. If your vinyl siding has seen better days or you no longer like its color save big bucks by painting it instead of replacing it. Start at the bottom to avoid streaking and use your garden hose to rinse off each section before it dries. Apply the mixture to the stain and let it set for 5 minutes.

Fantastik murphy oil soap windex or lysol tar. Work only in suitable weather. Put on rubber gloves. Choose the proper paint.

Get the details right. Fortunately you can use a thick gel stain to add color to the vinyl. Apply the gel using the correct tool and techniques or the resulting finish may look uneven. Mix 3 4 cup of oxalic acid granules and 1 gallon of hot water.