How We Fix Peeling Cedar Siding: The Elegant Painting® South-Side Treatment

Before and after transformation of cedar siding restoration
If you own a house in the Puget Sound area, you know that the south side of your home is more exposed to the elements than the rest of the structure. High humidity and late-day sun exposure create a cycle of moisture and heat that causes standard paint jobs to fail prematurely.
Close up of peeling paint on cedar siding

Our unique South-Side Treatment focuses on removing failed coats, back-rolling a penetrating oil-based primer, and applying two coats of professional-grade exterior paint to ensure long-lasting protection for Eastside homes.

1. Removal of Failed Coats

Sanding and scraping failed paint coats

The first step is to remove all peeling or chipping paint using a combination of hand and power tools. Our goal is to remove any existing loose paint along with any layers that might fail within the next few years, creating a stable foundation for the new finish.

Applying slow-dry primer in Woodinville

2. Slow-Dry Oil Primer

Once the surface is clean, we hand-paint a layer of Slow-Dry Oil-Based Primer. This material penetrates deep into the wood grain, replenishing essential oils and preventing the siding from decomposing.

The Advantage of Slow-Dry Oils

While slow-drying primers take longer to apply, they add years to the longevity of the paint job by creating a superior bond that fast-drying alternatives simply cannot match.

3. Precision Caulking

Expert caulking on garage door trim

Essential in the damp Northwest, we wait until the primer is fully dry before caulking. We use premium-grade materials to fill cracks, joints, and nail holes, ensuring a moisture-tight seal across the entire south-facing wall.

4. Professional Paint Application

Finally, we apply two coats of Sherwin Williams professional-grade paint. We back-roll the finish into the grain to ensure proper adhesion and to eliminate air pockets that could lead to future bubbling.

Final primed and painted siding surface