Refinish Wood Siding House

Be sure to remove any caulk where the siding overlaps as old houses need to breathe.

Refinish wood siding house.

Analyze the wood siding start off by taking the time to analyze the wood siding so as to evaluate its condition and any need for further repair in particular areas. Some nails will still get hit with the paint shaver pro but the tool is powerful enough to knock the head right off a nail and not even flinch. Fill the pressure washer tank with water and set the psi between 220 and 230. Fill any dents and holes with either a wood or epoxy filler.

Use the hammer and nail punch to set all of the nails below the surface of the wood. Spray left to right holding the pressure washer s wand 8 to 10 inches away from the siding. Use the wood cleaner according to instructions on the product s packaging. Pressure wash the siding.

This is a cleaning solution specially designed for removing any stubborn stains or greasy marks on the wood. Scrap off large and loose paint chips with a hand scraper. Apply an epoxy consolidant to soft wood and coat the rest with a wood preservative. Apply this to the entire surface of cedar siding making sure that the wood is completely saturated with it.

Exterior wood siding is often made from cedar or fir and painted to protect the wood.