Can cedar shake siding that is stained dark brown be re-stained a lighter color?

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fixitchic asked:


It’s original siding on an old house built in 1931.

Georgia
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  • 3 Responses to “Can cedar shake siding that is stained dark brown be re-stained a lighter color?”

    1. Hex92 Says:

      No. You can’t stain something lighter.

    2. kclifer Says:

      You might be able to with a solid stain which is more like paint but still considered stain.
      You could experiment by staining a cedar board the same color as your home .Then when it’s dry try the solid hide lighter color you’re thinking about.

    3. Leigh Says:

      My house is cedar siding as well. It is an “Irish Cream” color, and I have Hunter green shutters. Just tonight, I received a paint estimate from a reputable painter in town. I was mistaken that my home was “painted.” He corrected me, and I now know it is Sherwin Williams solid tinted stain called “Woodscapes”. He said after sanding areas etc, he would use a primer first called, “Woodscapes” as well. It is “self priming.”