How many hours does it take to stain a fence?

• <div><p>It typically takes three to five days to stain a fence, though most of that time is spent—literally—watching paint dry. The main issue is that you can’t stain a wet fence because the stain won’t sink into the porous grain of the wood. That means you’ll need to wait 24 hours to stain your fence after you wash it and 12 to 24 hours between each coat. Most people spend about an hour staining per 10 to 20 linear feet. </p></div>

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Q: What is the easiest way to stain your fence?

• <div><p>The easiest way to stain a fence depends on your experience and comfort level with the project. Applying stain with an airless sprayer or pump sprayer might get the stain job done faster, but it can be tricky. Paint rollers and stain brushes are slower but simpler for a DIY project.</p></div>

Q: How long should I wait between coats?

• <div><p>When applying multiple coats, wait<b> four to six hours</b> for each coat to dry. Not waiting long enough can result in streaks, peeling, and uneven color. Plus, it will be more difficult to discern where the second coat has already been applied.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint galvanized chain link fencing?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Does bleach harm wood?

• <div><p>Oxygen bleach uses hydrogen peroxide as a base and won&rsquo;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.</p></div>

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Last update on December 02, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Derek did excellent work painting our triple garage doors and staining the large front door and trim. Not a drop of paint got anywhere it was not meant to be. We will certainly hire him again for any future painting. His work is top quality.
Premier Image Painting
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Reviewed in September 2023
Jason and BJ painted our kitchen and laundry room cabinets. They did a great job and we could not be happier! We spent some time researching different finishes, resurfacing and even installing new cabinets. So glad we went with 2nd Street Painting - our cabinets look brand new! The work was done...
Second Street Renovations
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Reviewed in April 2022
We are very pleased with the work CU Midwest Design completed for us. Our project included main and upper levels of interior painting with high ceilings, walls and trim, quite an extensive project. They also painted an upper deck along with all the exterior soffits. They were knowledgeable,...
CU Midwest Designs, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2017
We had planned on painting the house ourselves but the quantity of work was overwhelming. I had already purchased the paint. Andy provided a very fair price and worked us into his schedule. When he arrived he was fast, clean and very professional. He completed the work in 1/3 of the time it...
Blue Sky Painting
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Reviewed in August 2017
Once the glitches were resolved, everything went great! Second Street Painting was at the house on the appointed day and time. They worked quickly and efficiently, and had the job done in just two days. I would definitely use them again, and recommend them to anyone that asks about them.
Second Street Painting
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Reviewed in June 2017
We had new carpet installed in 6 rooms and a stairway by Home Depot of Champaign, IL. The carpet was priced very well. We had a bit of an argument with them because they would not haul away the old carpet, because we had pulled it up ourselves. We pulled it up ourselves because we wanted to...
Home Depot Inc
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Reviewed in February 2013
He was supposed to come at 10am. We called at 10:45 and he finally showed up with 2 frightening individuals that I'm not even sure knew how to paint. We ended up spending a ton of money on paint beyond what they charged. At the end my whole ceiling was streaked. They should have painted...
GERDES PAINTING
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Reviewed in August 2012
We needed someone to repair the outside of our house to prep it for painting and weatherize some old wood parts that were decaying. When I called he said that indeed they did do this kind of work. He came over and took a look and then without telling me or calling to let me know, three days...
J&K Painting
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Cler's Painting Services, LLC

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