If you have an old fence and washing and staining it do not help you restore the fence to new or nearly new conditions then it may be time to call us for a free estimate so that you can replace your fence.
Staining a fence for the first time.
On the other hand a stain like thompson s waterseal absorbs into the wood better than paint.
The stain may cost less per gallon than paint but you may need more of it to complete the job.
So today i m sharing my tips for staining a fence with the help of true value.
The olympic elite stain and sealant in one is a well rated and popular option for staining and protecting your fence from moisture mildew and uv rays.
Wait for a day when it hasn t rained for 24 hours and no further rain is in.
If you have a very large fence you can work on different sections of the fence over time after letting the first section dry.
Staining can be more expensive initially.
It was definitely a learning experience.
Hi sue in many cases no you shouldn t have to wait until spring to stain a new fence but there are some exceptions to that.
We hired a professional to build the fence for us and now it is our turn to stain it.
Save time and steps by picking a fence stain with sealer.
Regardless of the age of your fence the best time to apply stain is in the morning or late afternoon on a cloudy day.
It s no secret that i do my fair share of working with wood stain but this was the first time i ve done a project of this size.