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: How long does wood stain take to dry?

• <div><p>Wood stain is usually dry to the touch within 6 to 8 hours, but you should let each coat sit for 24 hours before applying another coat or applying a protective coat over it. If you applied your stain in high humidity or cold temperatures, you may need to wait up to 48 hours for the stain to dry completely.</p></div>

Q: Does staining a fence prevent warping?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-apply-lasting-stain-your-wood-fence.htm">Staining a wood fence</a> isn&rsquo;t guaranteed to prevent warping, but it can help. Plus, it&rsquo;s a beginner-friendly DIY project that you can finish in a few days. If you want to try it, you&rsquo;ll start by stripping it of any old stain or paint, then sanding it. After that, you&rsquo;ll clean it and spot-treat any mold or mildew. When it&rsquo;s dry, you can apply the stain. </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: How do I maintain a wattle fence?

• <div><p>Maintain your wattle fence by inspecting it at least twice per year for loose weaving and degrading branches. Replace any seriously degraded sections, ensure water drains properly around the posts, and trim any sprouting branches if you used green wood. If you notice the weave loosening, you can often tighten it by gently pushing down on the top branches. You can also apply a natural wood preservative every two to three years to extend the fence's lifespan. </p></div>

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Last update on November 10, 2025

Reviewed in April 2024
Did an excellent job painting my room. Looks great and would definitely hire again!
Settles Brush Works
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Reviewed in April 2024
Friendly and knowledgeable. Great pricing. Quality work. Went out of his way to avoid waste. He anticipated how much information I would need to feel comfortable before making a decision and provided that in a way I could understand along with his recommendations based on his understanding of my...
Southern Electric & Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Jim did a complete gut job of tackroom, wood ceiling, wood siding on walls, install and painting of cabinets, doors and other. Re worked breaker box and corrected mistakes of others. Installed on demand hot water heater and washing machine and dryer hook ups. Electric baseboard heater. Butcher...
Complete Construction
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Reviewed in November 2022
Michael was great to work with and did an excellent job painting. He was always on time and a very polite individual.
Elite Painting Solutions LLC
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Reviewed in January 2020
They are very knowledgeable about land jobs! I had trails cut and they did a great job. I am having them build a small pond for my horses. They are experienced with that as well. Then they are putting up a boarder wood fence on my small farm. So yes, I like and trust them!
Kiefer's Contracting & Excavating LLC
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Reviewed in October 2017
Jerry is a very nice guy. He seems to really like what he does, but the quality of the work is where things go down hill. The job was supposed to take 4 to 5 days. He and his guys (both are son in-laws from what I recall) would show up on time but always be in a hurry to leave by 2 or 3pm....
Pepper's Painting
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Reviewed in March 2016
Raatz installed four board fence with wooden posts set in concrete, with dog restraint wire fence between the boards. I told the crew boss that I'd like them to follow the land contours -- I wasn't as concerned with attempting to keep the total length low as I was with the fence working in...
Raatz Fence Co
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Reviewed in March 2015
He do a good job, and was very neat. I would not use in the future because after getting a quote for painting and drywall repair, his regular prices were too high.
Fresh Colors Painting
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Reviewed in January 2014
Very professional and pleasant, did great job on the painting, even though there were several colors in different rooms, fairly priced
Painting By Shelly Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
I got this company from Angie's List and they did a nice job. The guy that came out was really good They painted 2 bedrooms, a living room, a dining room and a kitchen. They also do the front and back door.
Givens Quality Painting
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