Cracked or peeling paint can occur on cedar siding for a number of reasons according to william feist of the western red cedar lumber association.
How to remove old paint from wood siding.
Hold it over an area for 20 to 30 seconds give it a quick scrape and all the paint layers come off down to the bare wood.
When the wood goes through a series of wet dry periods the paint and finish are stressed and the paint can crack.
Spray the painted wood siding thoroughly using a ladder to reach high areas if needed.
Use a paint scraper putty knife or specialty scraper to remove the softened paint being careful to not gouge the wood.
Dental picks make it easy to dig out the remaining specks of debris that hide in nooks and crannies.
It s lightning fast said clark.
The silent paint remover heats to a maximum temperature of only 500 f well below wood s immolation point.
Some simple tools can help you remove paint from wood rails and other intricate details.
Hold it against the siding for 20 to 30.
We ll use it on the front of the house and the garage.
Saturate all of the siding completely avoiding windows.
Water scrape away chipped and peeling paint before re finishing your cedar siding.
Reapply the paint stripper to detailed or problem areas.
Scrub the entire project with nylon brushes or abrasive pads to remove all traces of the old finish and the stripper sludge.