Spread an nmp based paint removing paste onto the siding using a disposable paint brush.
How to remove peeling paint from cedar siding.
Additionally on the back of the paint chips are dead wood fibers embedded in the.
Do remove all failing paint off of previously painted cedar siding.
Peeling paint or stain that comes off in sheets all the way down to bare wood on the sunniest side of the house.
This is a telling sign of the problem.
And the part of the house that s cedar siding where the paint was applied is now peeling and this is the second time it s peeling.
Has encountered a troubling issue with cedar siding.
Another insidious cause of solid stain failure on cedar has to do with dead wood fiber on the face of the siding.
Peeling and cracking can also occur from incorrect application procedures.
Shingle siding house with massive paint failure.
The best solution is to have professionals do the job right however as a homeowner you may want to try fixing the damage yourself.
Peeling and flaking paint on a home s cedar siding not only makes the home look poorly kept but it exposes the exterior to further damage and unplanned costly repairs.
When the peeling stain is scraped off dead wood fiber often stays stuck to the back of the flake.
Over the years in our exterior painting work in the chicago area painting in partnership inc.
Regardless of the reason you must remove severely cracked and peeling paint before you can refinish or repaint the cedar siding.
But over time the elements have taken their toll and the finish is starting to look weathered.
Cedar siding painting will only be successful if you have a clean slate.
Lack of primer and improper preparation of the cedar surface can result in weak bonds between the cedar and the paint.
Remove pollutants and remove failing paint.
Do prime the exposed wood whether new or previously painted with oil.
Your freshly painted cedar siding looked so good after it was completed.
Do not allow peeling paint to remain on the cedar siding before painting.
Certain areas are peeling and lifting and the color has faded.
The key to a successful application of paint is surface preparation.
Yes we have cedar siding on our house and the house was built in 1994.