How much does a five-gallon bucket of stain cover?

• <div><p>A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.</p></div>

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Last update on March 16, 2026

Reviewed in March 2026
ND painting was done very professional and with care. Great job inside and out
ND PAINTING AND CUSTOM FINISHING
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Reviewed in December 2025
GREAT PAINTING SERVICE!!! Very happy we found the paint tigers !!!
PAINT TIGERS
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Reviewed in May 2025
Appreciate the hard work. Paint looks amazing
Kev's True Colors
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Reviewed in December 2024
Mustang Fencing & Gates constructed a chainlink fence on our property, and we are very happy with their timely, polite service.
MUSTANG FENCING
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Reviewed in July 2024
The paint on the outside of our mobile home at Windward Village was professional, detailed, and thorough. But it didn’t stop there. Jose Segura also looked for and addressed special concerns I had beyond washing, priming and painting, such as leakage into the electrical box. I would describe...
Armor Coat
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Reviewed in February 2023
I hired Cesar for the second time after he had painted the outside of my house, but this time I wanted him to paint the inside. They sent a guy over to do my house entirely. He did such a wonderful job, and has much pride in his work. He canâ t ask for anything else. I thank Cesar Lima painting...
Cesar Lima Painting Services
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Reviewed in October 2022
Manny from Los Angeles Fencing was great. Quickly schedule us, works fast, works clean, and the work was better than what we thought of.
Los Angeles Fencing Co.
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Reviewed in August 2022
We hired Lazcano Painting Co. to paint the interior of our rental unit between tenants. They were so quick and efficient that we also had them repaint my parents’ townhome.
Lazcano Painting Co
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Reviewed in August 2022
I used Color Custom Painting for both of my houses. I was very satisfied both times.
Color Custom Painting, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2021
Issac and Rudy were two of the most competent, honest and caring individuals. I had an idea that I wanted executed for a very modern double sided boxed redwood fence. The fence is a show stopper. All my neighbors come and tell me how beautiful it looks. Their company is professional, their...
Paramount Pavers & Construction
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Fence Painting questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can waterproof any wood that has not already been treated. A good way to test this is to splash some water on it. If the water starts to bead up, the wood is treated and most likely doesn’t need another coating.

Stains penetrate wood best when it's cool and dry, so you want to avoid moisture. If the wood is wet upon application, or if it rains before the stain dries, the water will soak into the wood and displace the staining solution. This leads to a flaky and blotchy look, which is the opposite of a sumptuous even coat. Once the stain has fully cured, after about 3 days, rain shouldn’t cause you any problems.

Regular cleaning, rust-proof coatings, and checking fasteners help prolong the lifespan.

A five-gallon bucket of deck stain will cover roughly 875 square feet in a single coat. Actual coverage will vary based on the type of wood you’re staining and the number of coats. If you plan on doing multiple coats, multiply the square footage by the number of coats to calculate how many buckets of stain you’ll need.

Overall costs depend on the fence height and length, prep work required, and labor if hiring professionals, ranging between $1 and $4 per square foot.

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