Staining Lp Smart Siding

Strand wood siding panel model lpps3848o8t 31 98 31 98.

Staining lp smart siding.

In contrast lp smartside siding and trim comes pre primed and holds paint like wood. One advantage of lp engineered wood siding products over maintenance free vinyl siding becomes apparent after 10 years of wear. Lp smartside smartside 48 in. The warranty on lp smart siding is not very long.

When you install lp smart siding on your home then the warranty you receive will only cover defects in craftsmanship and materials for up to five years. I want to finish it to look like it s been stained i know it isn t going to look like real wood up close but i would like it to have a log cabin look to it from the street. Lp smart siding 8 lap to look like stain. Refer to the paint manufacturer s application instructions for proper finishing.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Smartside 76 primed engineered treated wood siding panel common. Lp smartside lap siding is manufactured in 16 foot lengths which results in a reduction of seams up to 33 less than traditional fiber cement most fiber cement siding is manufactured in 12 foot lengths. There are new acrylic latex paints commercially available that can replicate the appearance of a semi transparent stain.

0 375 in x 48 in x 96 in. I have a house with all new lp smart lap siding on it. The installation process is the same as with any other wood paneling with the panels held securely in place by a series of siding nails. Once you go beyond that limit then the pro rata deduction on the coverage you receive is 2 2 per year.

From cedar siding to redwood deck wood offers a rich warm welcome to any home. The material is usually manufactured pre primed which takes the grain color out of the presentation. List of the cons of lp smart siding. Vinyl siding can fade and weather over time leaving a home s exterior looking drab until the siding is replaced.

Sherwin williams exterior stain can be used for siding and trim decks and porches and all other outdoor living spaces. This material is one of the most durable products on the market today and provides some advantages over fiber cement siding. Mahogany textured joint cover model 421359 8 32 8. I originally thought a semitransparent stain would work but i started.

Learn how to apply exterior wood stain with tips from our stain experts. Lp smart siding is a composite siding material made to work like and resemble traditional wood paneling. New lp smartside 3 8 in. Lp smart siding advantages and disadvantages for those that prefer the all natural 100 percent wood look lp smartside has a downside because it s more prepared for paint than stain.

0 4375 in x 48 563 in x 95 875 in item 88997 model xssp25915.