Weathered cedar
Cleaning and preparation to remove unstable surface material.
Specialist timber care
Cedar restoration that brings timber back
Cleaning, preparation and protective finishes for weathered cedar cladding and architectural timber.
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What good work starts with
Preparation you can trust.
Cedar changes with sun, moisture and previous coating history. Restoration begins by understanding whether the goal is a natural stained appearance, a more uniform colour or a transition to an opaque finish.
We trial preparation and finish choices where needed, set realistic expectations around weathered variation and build a maintenance plan around the selected system.
Local team
Johnsonville based and working across the wider Wellington region.
Clear scope
Preparation, products and finish coats set out before work begins.
What this service covers
A complete, considered scope.
Stain renewal
Reapplication of suitable penetrating or film-forming systems.
Colour correction
Practical options for uneven fading and previous coating history.
Maintenance planning
Advice on inspection and future recoating intervals by exposure.
How we work
No shortcuts beneath the finish.
- 01
Assess and test
We inspect weathering and previous finishes and may trial a small preparation area.
- 02
Clean and prepare
Timber is carefully cleaned and prepared without damaging the surface.
- 03
Protect the timber
The agreed stain or coating is applied evenly, with end grain and exposed areas considered.
Real Wellington work
Care you can see.
Completed project
Finish detailWeathered cedar can often be significantly improved, but natural colour variation may remain. A test area helps establish a realistic result before full work begins.
That depends on the existing system, condition and look you want. Stain retains more timber character, while an opaque system may provide a more uniform appearance.
Highly exposed cedar can need frequent inspection and maintenance. Elevation, product and colour all influence how quickly the finish weathers.
Before you decide
Every quote for cedar restoration starts with a look at the actual surfaces, because preparation is what the finish depends on. You can see recent Wellington projects, read feedback from homeowners we have worked with, or check the questions we are asked most often about scope, timing and paint systems.
Refresh Painters is a Johnsonville-based team working across Wellington, Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt. If you would like to know who would turn up at your place, meet the painters, or browse the full range of painting and repair services before you request a quote. Our practical guides and recent articles cover preparation, timing and paint choices in more detail.
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