To fully understand the best way to stain or treat cedar, you first need to understand the nuances of this unique wood's weathering process. Western Red Cedar grows to 200 to 250 feet tall and ...

Painting requires a base coat of exterior oil-based wood primer, followed by a latex-based exterior wood finish coat. High-quality paint or stain, properly applied, should last five to seven years ...

To maintain the wood's natural color and texture, you must apply a semitransparent stain. If you don't, both redwood and cedar will eventually weather to a soft silvery gray.

Both types of cedar fade to grey over time, so unless you're going for that look you should seal or stain your fence. This will also protect your fence from weather, moisture damage, and even pests.

Painting requires a base coat of exterior oil-based wood primer, followed by a latex-based exterior wood finish coat. High-quality paint or stain, properly applied, should last five to seven years ...

Staining a solid wood front door in Cedar can create a warm and inviting focal point and add an immediate touch of natural elegance, says Morcel. “For upkeep, ...

Staining a solid wood front door in Cedar can create a warm and inviting focal point and add an immediate touch of natural elegance, says Morcel. “For upkeep, ...