Cedar House Staining
Enhance the natural beauty and longevity of your cedar house with our professional staining services
Cedar Weatherboards
Cedar weatherboards are known for their stunning appearance and durability. However, exposure to New Zealand’s harsh weather conditions can cause the cedar to deteriorate over time.
Our cedar house staining services provide an effective solution to protect and enhance the beauty of your weatherboards.
Cedar Fences
Transform your cedar fences with our high-quality staining services.
Cedar fences not only add privacy and security to your property but also contribute to its overall aesthetics.
Our team is experienced in staining cedar fences, ensuring they maintain their natural charm while receiving the necessary protection against the elements.
How to Maintain Your Cedar
Proper maintenance is crucial to ensure the longevity of your cedar surfaces. Regular cleaning and maintenance can prevent deterioration and keep your cedar looking fresh and vibrant.
Our experts can provide you with valuable tips and guidance on how to maintain your cedar after staining, preserving its beauty for years to come.
Oils Stains vs. Surface Forming Stains
When it comes to cedar house staining, you have a choice between oil-based stains and surface forming stains. Oil-based stains penetrate the wood, enhancing its natural color and grain. They provide excellent protection against moisture and UV rays. On the other hand, surface forming stains create a protective layer on the surface of the wood, offering durability and ease of maintenance. Our team can guide you in selecting the most suitable stain option based on your preferences and the specific needs of your cedar surfaces.
New Zealand’s intense UV rays can take a toll on exposed cedar surfaces. UV rays can cause fading, discoloration, and deterioration of the wood over time. Our cedar staining services include UV-resistant stains that provide an additional layer of protection against the damaging effects of the sun. By choosing our staining services, you can safeguard your cedar surfaces from the harsh UV rays and maintain their beauty for years to come.
Painting Cedar vs. Staining
While painting cedar is an option, staining offers a more natural and rustic look that highlights the unique character of the wood. Staining allows the grain and texture of cedar to shine through while providing protection against the elements. It also requires less maintenance compared to painting, making it an ideal choice for homeowners seeking a long-lasting and low-maintenance solution for their cedar surfaces.
Cedar staining FAQs
How often does cedar need re-staining?
It depends on sun exposure and the product used. North- and west-facing walls weather fastest. We’ll assess yours at the quote.
Can you change my cedar from stain to paint?
Yes. We’ll talk you through the trade-offs between painting and staining before you decide.
My cedar has gone grey. Can it be saved?
Usually, yes, with cleaning and preparation before re-staining.
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Tell us about your project and we’ll arrange a free site visit. Prefer to talk? Call 0508 461 329.
Painters across central Auckland
We’re based at Trends Centre, 49 Main Highway, Ellerslie, and most of our work is in central Auckland, including:
Ellerslie · Remuera · Epsom · Greenlane · One Tree Hill · Penrose · Mt Wellington · Meadowbank · St Johns · Mission Bay · Kohimarama · St Heliers · Parnell · Newmarket · Grafton · Mt Eden · Balmoral · Sandringham · Kingsland · Grey Lynn · Ponsonby · Herne Bay · Westmere · Pt Chevalier · Mt Albert · Three Kings · Mt Roskill · Royal Oak · Onehunga
Not on the list? We work across wider Auckland too. Call 0508 461 329 or book a free quote and we’ll let you know.
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