Staining A Fence For The First Time

Regardless of the age of your fence the best time to apply stain is in the morning or late afternoon on a cloudy day.

Staining a fence for the first time.

Save time and steps by picking a fence stain with sealer. 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. 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.

Wait for a day when it hasn t rained for 24 hours and no further rain is in. 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. If you have a very large fence you can work on different sections of the fence over time after letting the first section dry. So today i m sharing my tips for staining a fence with the help of true value.

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. We hired a professional to build the fence for us and now it is our turn to stain it. 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.

It was definitely a learning experience.