Can “interior” cedar wood “siding” be lightened using wood bleach? We are purchasing a 21 year old house along the Northern California coast; the interior has obviously darkened over the years. I’ve also heard it can be sandblasted but that would seem to be difficult to cleanup and could cause damage if not done carefully.
Would appreciate any advice, comments, etc.
Thanks
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There are several wood bleaches.
One is a 2 part system. I forgot wha the chemicals are. One might hydrogen peroxide. On some you mix them just before using and on others you apply one and the second. I have used it on ash. I had some light brown and did not have enough to finish a table top and the other source was a different tone. With the wood bleach it all came out "sun bleached bone" white and then I was able to stain it to a uniform color.
The other is oxcalic acid. That is what is solid as deck brigthners, but is available as a basic poweder as hardware and paint stores. It returns wheather damaged and sun darkened cedar to like "new" look.
I am not sure how easy it would be to use either on the interior. I would test it on a same of cedar to see what it does to it.
Sanding should also work.
A ROS with a dust collector connection.
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Thanks for the info! I was able to locate an area in a closet where I will do the testing and will try the ox acid first - I used it once to clean a concrete fireplace and it worked great.