Staining Cedar Pergola

bmurray

hi, i,m relative new to the forum. its nice to see people who take the painting profession seriously. my current nightmere is a cedar pergola,new construction .husband wants low maintance , wife wants dark semi transparent. i am considering cabots oil semi with a sekkins top. south west florida is very hard on exteriors. i don't want to talk them into painting new cedar.any other suggestions or products would be greatly appreciated. thanks, billy

PressurePros

We were just talking about these things on another board. They are a real PITA.

As far as stain choice, something high quality from a paint store in semi trans (oil/alkyd do not use a water borne) is a safe bet. These are the most maintenance friendly types of tinted sealers/stains. If you want to make them both happy explain that a darkly pigmented product will provide the most UV protection. If you go with an oil maintenance will be a quick cleanup with some bleach and water and a new light coat every few years.

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