Apply Cobot Stain On Siding

Using a brush or paint pad will give you the most control.

Apply cobot stain on siding.

Lightly pigmented to accentuate wood grain. Cabot wood toned deck siding stain is for use on new or reconditioned wood only including decks siding shingles shakes trim and on log homes. Bristles usually come in two types. Use a brush for smooth application of the stain.

If you plan to apply water based stain over existing wood a day or two of drying is sufficient before applying the new stain. Apply with a high quality polyester brush roller or spray. Cabot wood toned deck siding stain can be applied to all natural wood species such as cedar fir pine cypress spruce redwood and plywood including texture 1 11 and will produce outstanding results on all premium grade lumber. Drying time depends greatly on the location s relative humidity.

When properly applied won t crack peel or blister. Oil based and acrylic water based formulas available. In extreme cases the product will just stay wet until the humidity decreases or the temperatures rises. It can also be applied to pressure treated wood.

If it s too wet or cold the drying time for stains can easily double. Apply two coats to new wood for maximum protection. Intermix containers of the same color. When using oil based stain allow about three days of dry weather.

Temperature and humidity can have major effects on how your stain dries. Paint brushes are used to apply paint or stain with a smaller surface area or in oddly shaped spaces. Oil based formula is ideal for decks siding and fences. They are less likely than synthetic bristles to create brush marks.

Saw textured cedar is milled in such a way that it shows the markings made by. When spraying always backbrush for optimal results. Brush application natural bristle is the preferred method because it works the oil based stain into the wood fibers and cells more effectively. To avoid lap marks make sure that the leading edge is kept wet and that the wet stain is brushed into the wood.

Water repellent and uv protection. Decide on a texture cedar siding can be specified in one of three surface finishes smooth rough and saw textured. The wood doesn t need to be bone dry. Stir cabot s solid color acrylic siding stain thoroughly before and occasionally during use.

The back and forth motion of the brush forces the staining into the wood s fibers. Not intended for. Rough sawn surfaces can add a rustic weathered look to your home. Smooth surfaces show the grain patterns and variations more than other textures when you apply a clear or semi transparent finish.

You may choose to spray or use a roller to apply the stain but use a brush after to work the stain into the wood.