4 Seasons Painting refreshed the exterior cedar cladding of this standalone house in Johnsonville, Wellington, after the timber had become severely faded and weathered. The completed cedar restaining project included the confirmed staining and water blasting scope, with Resene Cedar Oil Base used for the finish. The result is an exterior that looks revived, with a more lively cedar appearance.
Project at a glance
- Location: Johnsonville, Wellington
- Property: Standalone house
- Surface: Cedar cladding
- Services: Cedar restaining, staining and water blasting
- Confirmed product: Resene Cedar Oil Base
- Outcome: A revived exterior and cedar with a more lively appearance
Before: severely faded cedar cladding
The cedar exterior had reached a point where its faded, weathered appearance was affecting the overall look of the home. Cedar is valued for its natural character, so visible fading can make the cladding appear tired and less defined. This project was focused on renewing that exterior appearance through a dedicated cedar restaining process.
Rather than treating this as a general paint job, the work was planned around the cedar cladding and the confirmed staining scope. Preparation matters on timber exteriors because the finished appearance depends on having the surface ready to receive the selected finish consistently.
Scope and verified cedar-restaining process
The work completed at this Johnsonville property included cedar restaining, staining and water blasting. The verified cedar-restaining process was used for the project. Applicable preparation and finishing steps included assessing the visible condition of the cedar, cleaning and soft washing, allowing the timber to dry, and light sanding with removal of loose timber fibres where needed.
Water blasting was included in the recorded project services as part of the exterior preparation scope. Once the cedar was prepared, two coats of suitable cedar stain were applied along the timber grain while maintaining a wet edge. Final checks included reviewing penetration, colour consistency and lap marks. These practical steps support a tidy, consistent-looking result across cedar cladding.
This approach keeps the focus on the timber surface and the selected finish, rather than masking the character of the cedar. It is also why an exterior cedar-restaining project benefits from preparation that is suited to the cladding, followed by careful stain application.
Confirmed product
The confirmed product for this project was Resene Cedar Oil Base. No specific colour name is recorded for the project, so the gallery is the best reference for the completed appearance. The finish helped bring a renewed, more lively look back to the cedar exterior.
The completed result
Following the completed work, the home’s exterior has been visibly revived. The cedar cladding now presents with a fresher, more lively appearance than it did before the project. The renewed finish helps the timber stand out as a key feature of the standalone home, giving the exterior a more cared-for overall presentation.
The transformation is especially clear when the before images are viewed alongside the completed images. Where the cladding previously appeared heavily faded and weathered, the finished exterior has a more renewed visual presence while retaining the natural character associated with cedar.
Before-and-after comparison
The before gallery records the severely faded condition of the cedar cladding before work began. The progress images show the project underway, while the after gallery captures the completed restained exterior. Together, they show the value of a properly prepared cedar-restaining scope for a timber-clad home in Johnsonville.
Project gallery
Before
During the project
Completed exterior
Considering cedar restaining for your home?
If your timber exterior is looking faded or weathered, explore our cedar restaining service, learn more about exterior painting, or view other completed projects from 4 Seasons Painting. We provide residential painting services across Wellington, including Johnsonville.
Talk to 4 Seasons Painting about your cedar exterior. Call now ! 022 310 1987, or visit 4seasonspainting.co.nz.
