Cabot semi transparent exterior oil stai
tradesman
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I just started an exterior stain job (restaining) on cedar wood with Cabot stain. I’ve never used the product before but the customer required this material. Does somebody have experience with this specific brand ?
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I've used it on cedar siding. you'll need to keep stirring it ALL OF THE TIME to keep the color uniform. Call Cabot's helpline - in order to put more than one coat on, you'll need to do it within 15 minutes if i remember right, because of the waterproofing properties of the product. If you want to re-stain the siding in the future, Cabots wants you to use their "deck cleaner" type of product, which cleans the wood and lets it absorb more stain.
Thank you for the advise.
How did the product hold up and when did you apply it?
it held up pretty well. the south side took a real beating from the sun. i tried using the Cabot's brand siding wash, but didn't get much results from it, so i had to use a pressure washer and do every square inch! If the siding gets much sun, you'd better look at re-applying the stain every 2 or 3 years. Don't let it get too far gone, or its a pain in the butt. Call Cabots with more questions, they were very helpful.
Maler,
Cabot is supposed to be a good quality product. Ive used it a few times and many locals swear by that company here in the east. BUT be careful it can lap like mad if the edge goes dry.
I know, thank you for your thoughts. The stain is nice to work with and does not smell as intensive like other linseed oil products. I usually brush-work a board in its full length up to the next board several times until drying starts. The work input is immense but the results are stunning. I start the staining on the bottom boards working my way up and with several ladders or working on a running board on jacks. The unavoidable dripping marks hide better and can be brushed out easier and the boards stays wet.
Good point. But I'm reluctant of using the pressure washer due to the possible liability of mold/mildew danger. If water would enter through the siding (and it will) it could create a breeding place for mold or soak the insulation(make it sag down). This again could create condensation water in addition. I've seen the result by working in restoration projects. Years ago everybody thought there is no mold in Colorado due to the high altitude and the dry climate.....think again, read your home owner policy and the things they don't cover!
Cabot's siding wash involved mixing the solution about 4 to 1 with water and spraying the siding and waiting. after the suggested time, i was suppose to scrub the siding with a specially made stiff bristled brush, and then spray it off with a hose. it takes a bigger man than me to do a whole wall!!
the best option is to keep the stain fresh and don't let the cedar turn "gray" if you want it to stay fresh.
Dan