# How to Make My Vinyl Siding Look Like a Log Cabin
Things You'll Need
- Hose
- Liquid dish soap
- Scrub brush
- Paint sprayer
- Primer
- Brown and black exterior latex paint with urethane
- Paintbrush (standard size and a thin detail version)
Instructions
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Overview
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Clean the siding by spraying it down with a hose and then scrubbing it with a soft brush dipped in hot water and several drops of liquid dish soap. This removes dirt and dust and improves your siding's appearance. Wait for the siding to dry before continuing.
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Apply a primer to the siding with a paint sprayer to allow you to paint over the existing color more effectively. Apply a second coat after the first coat dries for best results.
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Paint the siding a dark brown using a paint brush and an exterior latex paint with urethane. Coat each board of siding lengthwise so the brush strokes resemble wood grain. The sprayer doesn't give you this option. Use two coats for a thicker and more durable finish.
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Detail the siding to resemble logs by painting on wood knots and imperfections using a darker brown or black paint and a thin detail brush. A small amount of green here and there helps to simulate the mold that sometimes forms on logs.
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