How to Age Cedar Fencing With Baking Soda

Cedar wood has a lovely red tone, but until it weathers and ages, the red can seem bright and jarring. This is especially evident if you are replacing a segment of cedar fencing. The new fencing is surrounded by aged wood that is paler than the new wood’s bright red color, making the new fencing look out of place. After you have installed new cedar fencing, age it with baking soda to help it match the rest of the fencing.

Things You'll Need

• Bucket
• Baking soda
• Large paintbrush

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Fill a bucket with approximately 1 gallon of water.

   • 2

     Add ¾ cup of baking soda to the water.

   • 3

     Mix the baking soda and the water thoroughly, using a wooden spoon.

   • 4

     Apply the baking soda and water mixture to the new cedar fencing with a large paintbrush and leave it to dry. This darkens the wood, giving it a weathered look.