How to Stain Cedar Shake Siding

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    • 1). Wait four weeks for new cedar shakes to dehydrate.

    • 2). Clean the cedar shake siding, using a pressure washer with a low-pressure tip. Wait two to four hours for the shakes to dry.

    • 3). Cover cement surfaces beneath the shakes with plastic drop cloths. Lay fabric drop cloths on top of the plastic to hold the plastic cloths in place and prevent the stain from pooling.

    • 4). Open the can of stain. Stir the contents for five full minutes. Pour two gallons of stain into a five-gallon bucket.

    • 5). Apply stain to the cedar shakes, using a paintbrush made for use with oil paints. Brush vertically, along with the grain of the cedar. Stir the stain every 15 minutes to prevent the tannins from accumulating at the bottom of the bucket.

    • 6). Wait two hours. Apply another coat for a darker shade.

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