Just looked at a new cottage that has unfinished cedar shakes on the outside.Originally the shakes were going to be left natural.They have been weathering for about 1 year.Owners want to stain them grey.
What would the best way be to paint them? I am thinking a sprayer and then cutting in around doors and windows by brush and roller.Is there a way to cut in around the windows so that there is no overspray?
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Yes, a sprayer is the way to go for shakes, though you should back brush as well to break the surface tension and work the paint into the wood. Otherwise, getting finish into the gaps and cracks will drive you batty.
I stained the cedar shingles on my 24x40 garage with one of those cheap Wagner power sprayers and a brush. I'd spray it on, then brush it out; it went pretty quickly. I masked and taped the doors and windows, and around the soffits I held up a piece of cardboard with one hand while spraying with the other. The Wagner sprayer isn't the greatest tool in the world, but with my limited need for one it did the job. I used Benjamin Moore opaque stain, mainly because the color matched the B-M paint on my house. It's held up well - I put it on 13 years ago and it still looks pretty good, although it's just about time for another coat.