Should you sand your fence before staining?

• <div><p>On most untreated wood fences, there is no need to sand before treating. You typically only need to sand if there’s an old coat of paint or stain on your fence. If you do need to sand off a previous paint or protective coating (like an old stain or sealant), use medium-grit sandpaper.</p></div>

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Reviewed in July 2026
Did a great job fixing up my backyard adding a fence sod 2 new gates and cutting back my citrus trees
Lifestyle Landscape Design & Construction
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Reviewed in June 2026
Larry and his team installed a beautiful fence in our front yard. Right from the beginning you could tell they knew what they were doing. Very professional, I would use them again and will refer them for anyone that needs fencing done.
Quality Landscaping
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Reviewed in October 2025
Used Ergeon to install a front yard fence. The vinyl fence was good quality and environmentally esthetic. The staff and installers were quick, courteous and professional. I've received several compliments about my fence from my neighbors. I highly recommend Ergeon for your fence ideas and...
Ergeon
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Reviewed in October 2025
He fixed fence for my house, took 2 days and $5000.
Miguel Handyman
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Reviewed in September 2025
Patched up the holes in the walls and painted excellent job. Don’t even notice where the hole was and paint matched very well.
OC Drywall
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Reviewed in July 2025
Carlos did a wonderful job with the steel and wood fence that he built for us. It makes the front of our house look so good. His workmanship is over and above. Thank you Carlos
CANTU'S FABRICATION & WELDING SERVICES
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Reviewed in August 2024
I couldn’t be happier with the job Adam and his team at G.Z.L Painting did on our fence! They stained it beautifully, and the chocolate color looks amazing. The whole process was smooth and quick, and the team was incredibly professional. If you’re looking for top-notch work with a hassle-free...
G.Z.L Painting
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Reviewed in June 2024
We loved the outcome of the our newly painted entire outside of our home, decks and our fences by FM Painting aka Francisco Medina. He was outstanding and considered every question and was extremely considerate/knowledgeable and paid attention to every detail and request we had. We would...
FM Painting
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Reviewed in May 2024
Ramirez painting did an awesome job on the outside and inside of our house. I highly suggest them if you’re looking to get painting done.
Ramirez Brothers LLC
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Reviewed in May 2024
Great! The job was completed quickly and efficiently im very happy with the fence
21st Guerra construction
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Fence Painting questions, answered by experts

On most untreated wood fences, there is no need to sand before treating. You typically only need to sand if there’s an old coat of paint or stain on your fence. If you do need to sand off a previous paint or protective coating (like an old stain or sealant), use medium-grit sandpaper.

Staining pressure-treated wood is a recommended practice. While inherently resilient, it's not impervious to moisture and UV exposure. Staining treated wood is feasible and recommended for enhanced protection and longevity. Applying stain and sealant safeguards against degradation, prolonging its life span. These measures shield the wood from environmental threats while augmenting its aesthetic appeal, ensuring your investment endures the test of time.

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.

To prevent a fence from becoming dirty, hose it down weekly and after every time you mow the lawn. This will prevent algae from being able to feed on grass clippings. You should also wash your fence once per season and trim plants so they don’t touch it. As a precautionary measure, you can treat your fence with a coating of a mold prevention product.

Yes, you can paint galvanized chain link, but the process is a bit more difficult as it requires additional prep work. Before applying the primer and paint, you must remove the original coating from the metal, which can be time-consuming. If the original coating is not removed, the primer and paint will not bond properly and cause peeling over time.

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