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 April 09, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
Very fast and reliable service. I needed my fence fixed and he came right out and looked at it. He put a bracket on my fence and it is as good as new! Thank you!
Beyond Fabrication & Repair
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Reviewed in June 2024
Mitch came and looked at a large oak tree that died during the drought. It was hanging over our new cedar fence 2 of our neighbors yard sheds. There was no room for error. Mitch is a very careful, pleasant man. He explained what he would do to get this job done safely without damage to...
Westendorf Tiling & Construction LLC
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Reviewed in April 2023
We hired Jim Heskje Painting to paint the walls and trim in our basement remodel project. They did a great job. The team left the house every day with tools picked up and the place looking neat. They showed up when they said they would and we’re always on time. We were very pleased with Jim...
Jim Heskje Painting Specialist Cedar Rapids
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Reviewed in November 2022
Not only did we find a great contractor but made new friends. I was very happy to find someone to get some repairs and painting done before winter. Very satisfied with the job. We will hire again for more repair and painting. Laura and Orlando were a delight to work with.
Parceros Construction LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
OUTSTANDING!!! I have a huge backyard with a chainlink fence that had a lot of damage due to fallen tree limbs. I called Dowie Fence Company and Gene came over the next day. He gave me a very fair itemized estimate that evening and I accepted. I'm so glad I did! Gene was pleasant, very...
Dowie Fence Company
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Reviewed in August 2022
D & N gave me what I needed to repair the fence for free!!!! I certainly didn’t expect that.. Thanx !!!
D & N Fence
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Reviewed in July 2022
We made the best choice in hiring Gene Dowie Fence Company, here’s why: 1) They did a great job with our fence and deck repairs. 2) They went above and beyond when it came to daily and final clean-up. 3) Gene attentively listened to what we wanted and demonstrated a refreshing ethical, easygoing...
Dowie Fence Company
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Reviewed in November 2021
They did an awesome job painting the interior of my house. They are very detail oriented and professional! :)
Platinum Painting & Restoration
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Reviewed in October 2021
Repaired our fence and built new porch steps. Awesome work, quick turnaround and great communication!
Handy Helpers LLC
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Reviewed in October 2021
Top Notch did a great job! We had a lot of obstacles in your back yard (fences,power lines,deck etc.). They worked around everything safely. They cleaned up every night when they were done. They went above and beyond our expectations. I would recommend them to anyone.
Top Notch Trees & Stumps
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Fence Painting questions, answered by experts

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.

Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don’t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.

Opt for an interior wood stain that is rated for your type of wood. Consider your personal style preferences as well as the overall use of the room when choosing a color. Remember, the color you see at the store may look different on your actual floors once applied. This is why if you have the chance, it’s helpful to test a few options on a scrap piece of wood in the room first. Once you narrow it down, you can test a small patch on an inconspicuous area in the room to see it on the actual floors.

Painting or staining protects fences from environmental damage, enhances durability, and improves curb appeal with a fresh, customized look.

Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won’t harm wood when using it as a cleaner. On the other hand, chlorine bleach breaks down wood at the cellular level and causes irreversible harm. Although you may not see immediate damage to wood after exposing it to chlorine bleach, its strength and integrity are now compromised.

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