How To Stain T1 11 Siding

We had searched and searched for options for our beige painted t1 11 siding.

How to stain t1 11 siding.

The heavier body of the solid hide stains form a thicker more elastic film able to stretch with the grain movement. Everyone said no way could stain go over paint. T1 11 is an engineered plywood product. Further solid colored stains in general give better protection becaues they better block the sun s uv rays.

The most vulnerable part of t1 11 or any plywood. It provides an easy and efficient method for siding rustic structures like barns and sheds and is commonly used on houses as well. The process of staining t111 siding is not greatly different from that of staining other types of wood siding but there are a few tricks and tips. Stains can look good but don t last as long as paint.

Plywood t1 11 accepts stain well and takes on a grainy appearance that blends well in rural surroundings. A typical semi transparent stain lasts 1 2 years a solid colored stain last longer but will need recoating in 4 5 years tops. Staining t1 11 is less work than painting it you may need only one coat but prior. I wanted to stain to give it a rustic cabin feel.

Properly primed then painted painted t1 11 siding will be similar to any other siding for longevity. T111 siding is an attractive and relatively inexpensive siding material.