Staining Pressure Treated Fence Panels

Allow the stain to dry for at least a day.

Staining pressure treated fence panels.

Most installers will tell you to wait a period of time after installation to apply stain or paint. Stain downward facing pressure treated 2 x 4s and other boards such as the underside of decking before you nail in place. If you get the wet pressure treated wood and live in a low humidity area then you can probably wait 2 3 weeks and then stain your wooden fence. Get free shipping on qualified pressure treated wood fence panels or buy online pick up in store today in the lumber composites department.

This is offset by the fact that the stain itself will darken the fence considerably. The easiest way to wash new wood is to knock loose any dirt or residue using a. Just like a deck it needs to dry before applying a finish. If staining pressure treated fence posts deck rails or other vertical surfaces start at the top and work your way down.

Before you stain pressure treated wood you should clean it first. Choose a color that is a shade lighter than you intend when staining a new treated fence as it typically dries. Purchasing a new fence is a big investment.