Can You Sand Cedar Shingles?
Affix a Medium-Grit Sanding Disk (80- to 120-Grit) onto the Pad of a Random Orbital Sander. Keep the Sander Moving Across the Wood and Avoid Stopping, as...
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Besides, can you sand cedar?
Smooth Cedar Cedar is soft. Unless the cedar has deep scratches, gouges or planer marks -- lines running perpendicular across the grain -- cedar should be sanded by hand. If you do need to sand it with a power sander, use an orbital sander with 100-grit sandpaper.
Beside above, can you stain old cedar shingles? After the wood has dried (normally 2–4 days), you can let the wood age naturally or apply an oil-based semitransparent stain. Staining the shingles on a regular basis will help them maintain their color and last longer.
Regarding this, how do you refinish cedar shingles?
Remove old stain with fine, 150-grit sandpaper. Sand away the surface of the finish until the cedar shows through. Wipe dust from the surface with a damp cloth, and dry the cedar shingles before refinishing or painting. Treat shingles with a coat of water-repellent preservative to protect them from weathering.
Can you paint over cedar shingles?
Yes and no. In principal it is ok to go ahead with painting cedar without priming it first. However, any professional expert will strongly advise against it. The reason being, when you use a primer with a paint top coat, the finish lasts longer and is more resistant to damage.
