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cedar planks on soffit - what stain and finish??

2 years ago

Hello,
We recently installed cedar planks on our soffit and I need some help figuring out what stain and finish to use so I have the info before I get quotes or DIY this. Our exterior stucco will be painted white and we have black windows. Let me know what you all would recommend.. thank you!!

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Hj
Original Author

2 years ago

Thanks all! Clear coat it is. Will lightly sand it though before I apply if I end up DIYng this

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cat_ky
2 years ago
Personally, I would leave it natural and just clear coat it. Its beautiful, just the way it is.
WestCoast Hopeful
2 years ago
Clear coat 100%. Ours aren’t cedar but hemlock but I love them.
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Hj
Original Author
2 years ago
Also any recommendations on what kind of clear coat? Just searched and there are so many options!
JJ
2 years ago
Nice wood!
K B
2 years ago
Don't know, but it is lovely.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
2 years ago
Natural and as for the product check at your local paint store
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Rockin' Fine Finish
2 years ago
You can do a natural oil if prefer waterbase those are good. Best ones I've used that are diy are from Dalys. More professional finishes I like milesi or sikkens
Hj
Original Author
2 years ago
Finally get around to doing this… I wanted to check what is the best clear coat finish to use here: semi gloss or satin? Here’s the brand I’m picking up from Home Depot. Let me know if this is the right product please… thank you all!
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Rockin' Fine Finish
2 years ago
Are you in a cold climate if so wait to summer it can't get under 50 degrees. Not my first choice but will work
Hj
Original Author
2 years ago
In Bay Area, so around 60s in the day. What would be your top choices? Also, there’s a lot of dirt, best way to clean it would be to power wash? Any recommended cleaning product for that? Appreciate all the help and guidance!
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Rockin' Fine Finish
2 years ago
Garden hose wash if it's been a year since install hit with some cleaner first rinse off. What's the look you want a natural look with no sheen ? Or a natural look with some sort of sheen?
Hj
Original Author
2 years ago
Thanks! Looking for natural look with no sheen or light sheen
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Rockin' Fine Finish
2 years ago
Get some Dalys ship and shore
Hj
Original Author
2 years ago
Unfortunately the dirt is not coming off. We tried deck cleaner with a drill power brush and then power wash without any luck. As a last resort I tried dawn dish soap which somewhat helped but not enough.

At this point, I’m thinking sanding it down is the only option left unless any of you smarter folks have other ideas as I’m out of them

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