Wood siding is beautiful, but only if it’s protected with the right product. At Power Play, we clean, strip and re-stain wood siding so it looks great and stays protected.
Why Acrylic “Stains” Cause Problems on Cedar
The problem with acrylic-based stains is right in the name: they contain acrylic. They aren’t really stains. They’re watered-down acrylic paint. After several coats they build up an opaque look, and they start to look like what they really are: paint, not stain. That hides the cedar’s natural grain and eventually peels.
Step 1: Stripping the Old Coating
To fix it, we strip the old product off the wood. In the photo below, the upper section is still the old coating and the lower section has been stripped.
Step 2: Sanding
Next we sand the siding to open the wood back up so the new stain can soak in. In this photo, the lower section hasn’t been sanded yet and the upper section has.
Step 3: Staining With a Quality Oil-Based Semi-Transparent Stain
Finally we apply a high-quality oil-based semi-transparent stain. It soaks into the wood instead of sitting on top like paint, so the grain shows through. What a transformation from the solid blue stain!
Many Colors, Plus Decks and Fences
We offer many different stains, tints and colors for wood siding. We also clean, strip and stain wood decks, fences and other exterior wood.
What to Expect
Our trucks carry top-of-the-line equipment, ready for any situation: a professional power washer, dedicated pumps, soft wash equipment and more. Power Play has been in business since 2002, our top two techs have over 45 years of combined experience, and we’re fully insured and licensed in Pennsylvania (PA HIC #PA062176).
Get a free quote on your cedar siding restoration, or call us at 717-314-2360.
