Staining A Fence For The First Time

There are different variables that determine the best time to stain a new fence and we would be happy to answer your question once we get a little more information about your wood project.

Staining a fence for the first time.

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. We hired a professional to build the fence for us and now it is our turn to stain it. Wait for a day when it hasn t rained for 24 hours and no further rain is in. 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.

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. Regardless of the age of your fence the best time to apply stain is in the morning or late afternoon on a cloudy day. Save time and steps by picking a fence stain with sealer. 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.

On the other hand a stain like thompson s waterseal absorbs into the wood better than paint. Staining can be more expensive initially. The stain may cost less per gallon than paint but you may need more of it to complete the job. It was definitely a learning experience.

Apply the stain in two to three foot sections of the fence at a time taking care to back brush or re paint over uncovered areas left by the previous stroke with a wide brush.