Staining cedar wood shingles can be challenging because you need a uniform finish in order for it to look good.

Here’s 5 tips when staining cedar wood shingles:


1) start at the bottom and work your way upwards.

2) slide a cut card at the bottom of the shingles to catch drips

3) stain individual shingles (or sections) at a time before moving on.

4) use a high quality brush that gets into all the nooks and crannies.

5) go back and check your work for drips and other imperfections.


If you follow these five basic tips you have beautifully painted cedar wood shingles.

And if you don’t want to do your own painting, go to www.TrustedHousePainter.com to find local professional painters who can help you get it done.

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