Staining A Fence For The First Time

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.

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. 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. 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. 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.

On the other hand a stain like thompson s waterseal absorbs into the wood better than paint. 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. Instead of chipping and peeling like paint the color will just fade away over time.

We hired a professional to build the fence for us and now it is our turn to stain it. Staining can be more expensive initially. If you have a very large fence you can work on different sections of the fence over time after letting the first section dry. It was definitely a learning experience.

So today i m sharing my tips for staining a fence with the help of true value.