Stained Pine Siding

Be sure to first test your stain colors on scrap pieces of wood until you find the right shade.

Stained pine siding.

Attempting to tint softwoods the way you would hardwoods most often results in eyesores like blotches murky colors. Pine is a natural softwood with a visible grain so it takes stain very well. If you re looking for something a little more contemporary though it s fine to just paint over it. If the knotty pine has been covered with polyurethane you ll probably need to use an oil based primer first because a latex primer won t stick well to the polyurethane surface.

Use a high quality exterior acrylic paint to ensure good paint adhesion. The photo below shows the dramatic difference between the raw and sealed areas of pine using the same stain color. It s easy to end up with megablotches and it s hard to avoid grain reversal a peculiar effect that makes stained pine look unnatural. In addition to blotchiness the softer areas between the grain lines soak up stain like a sponge creating an unnatural look.

Knotty pine paneling is an inexpensive material that works great for creating a rustic log cabin feel. Then apply your choice of stain with a short nap paint roller or paint pad and wipe with a rag. On curing you will have to apply a water repellent sealer and a stain blocking primer. Many people appreciate knotty pine for its distinctive wood grain and natural whorls called knots which create a rustic look.

Seal pine before wood staining. The best stains should last three to five years on a deck and even longer if applied to siding or fences which don t get as much abuse. New unpainted pine siding. See more ideas about staining wood stain on pine stain.

Different stains for knotty pine. Staining pine tongue and groove paneling can create a stunning effect as well. Its softness is a boon when you re working it but its grain structure can create problems when the time comes for finishing or refinishing. Dark stains on pine can look horrible.

Antique pine often has a dark mellow color. How to stain pine. Because of their soft texture and uneven grain pattern softwoods like pine can be difficult to stain. After sanding the wood to.

Unfortunately when woodworkers try to duplicate that color on new pine by using stain the results are usually disappointing.