The thing you need to remember is to use penetrating stains because cedar is a softwood.
Best treatment for previously oil stained cedar siding.
Examine the area you will stain.
Sprayers will treat shingles with a more even uniform application.
What you get is a very uniform opaque color.
Treating cedar shingles must be done on a regular planned basis.
Ready seal natural wood stain and sealer this exterior stain was found to be extremely effective at staining cedar.
Although intended primarily for restoring horizontal wood surfaces such as decks these products generally work almost as well on vertical surfaces.
The upside is that solid color stains will block most damaging ultraviolet light.
Make sure that it is free from defects and damage.
Your choice will depend on your personal preference.
The label on the container should indicate that the coating is recommended for use as stain blocking primer for western red cedar.
Best spraying using an airless paint sprayer however can be brushed or rolled.
Using a transparent or semi transparent stain will add to their water repellency.
There are options like transparent finish solid finish oil and water based stain.
Alkyd oil based primers usually offer the best shield against discoloration by water soluble extractives.
Solid color stains have solid particles but not nearly as many as paint.
Staining cedar with a solid color stain.