Fence Stain.
STAINED IN 5 MINUTES! Like any quality stain, 5-Minute Fence Stain is best applied to new or pressure cleaned wood. The semi-transparent stain will highlight the natural wood grain. Older fences, or fences that have been grayed by the sun should be cleaned or pressure washed in order to achieve the best look. Attach sprayer to ordinary. Step 1: Prepare the Ground. Before you paint or stain a fence, you will want to get rid of any leaves, grass or weeds along the base of the fence by mowing, raking, weeding by hand or spraying a weed killer. Place a drop cloth below or next to the fence to catch debris, dripping paint or overspray. You may want to use a pressure washer to clean the fence and blast off loose paint. You can also use a garden hose with a power nozzle, a scrub brush and a solution of detergent and water. Finish removing loose paint using a paint scraper. Use a power sander to blend any raised paint edges into the surrounding areas. Best Answer: I've heard it's best to use a solid house stain. Paint needs maintenance more frequently. The fence should not need to be primed for house stain... However, if the fence is already painted and you don't plan to strip it (you said it was white), you shouldn't stain over paint. Some prefer the smooth glossy look of paint but for a fence I think stain is fine.Of course always prepare the surface per recommendations of the product manufacturer. petethen2 · 8 years ago. I intend to power wash the fence beofre hand, as there is a lot of chipping. I don't think the fence has been touched in about ten years-it is white but I'm... show more Hello-looking to paint my wooden fence and was wondering the pros and cons of using paint versus a stain. Some prefer the smooth glossy look of paint but for a fence I think stain is fine.Of course always prepare the surface per recommendations of the product manufacturer. petethen2 · 8 years ago. November 29, 2012 12:42 pm | A1 Fence | Fence Maintenance Tips. Painting or staining a wood fence can help your fence last longer and look better. Either one will extend the lifespan of your fence by giving it some protection against rot, insects, wear, and tear. However, of the two we always recommend that you stain a fence rather than painting it. Wood absorbs stain much deeper than it does paint. By contrast, stain will simply fade over time. We’ve even heard stories of paint peeling off a fence in less than a year. Harsh winter weather, so common in Wisconsin, can sometimes reduce the lifetime of a wood fence paint job even more. Of course the quality of the paint used will affect how long the paint lasts. Paint the boards, stringers and even the fence posts before you build the fence. It's a lot easier to paint fence boards lying in your garage than fence boards nailed up in your fence. Plus, this way you can easily cover all four sides. Don't forget to paint or stain the ends of the boards as well. This is open end grain that will be exposed directly to the elements. If any paint is flaking or loose, use a scraper or a wire brush to get rid of it. Sand the fence down to remove any burs or splinters and to create the best surface to receive the paint. Check for any insect damage while you're cleaning up. You don’t have to give up colors if you stain a fence instead of painting it. You just need to get a solid stain. You aren’t limited to brown. There are stains in vibrant colors such as red, blue, green, yellow, indigo, purple, peach, pink, and grey. If you do like the natural look and feel of wood you can just use a transparent or semi-transparent stain in a more natural color which allows you to see the grain of the wood. By contrast, stain will simply fade over time. We’ve even heard stories of paint peeling off a fence in less than a year. Harsh winter weather, so common in Wisconsin, can sometimes reduce the lifetime of a wood fence paint job even more. Of course the quality of the paint used will affect how long the paint lasts. You’ll have to clean, scrape and sand your fence with medium-grit or fine-grit sandpaper before you can paint. You may want to use a pressure washer to clean the fence and blast off loose paint. You can also use a garden hose with a power nozzle, a scrub brush and a solution of detergent and water. Finish removing loose paint using a paint scraper. Use a power sander to blend any raised paint edges into the surrounding areas. I will be staining my cedar (I believe) fence in the near future using a Wagner Paint Crew Pro (price is too good to pass up). I have pressure washed the entire fence, as well as sprayed it with jomax mildew cleaner/killer. I am ready to begin staining but cannot decide which stain to use. 
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