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>

Is it worth it to stain a fence?

• <div><p>If you have the time and the budget, we strongly recommend staining your fence, especially if it's looking a bit tired or hasn't been treated recently. While you may not see the same return on investment (ROI) as you would with a project like a <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-a-kitchen-remodel-increase-home-value.htm">kitchen remodel</a>, staining a fence is one of the best ways to add a facelift to your property—a new fence stain adds serious curb appeal to your home. </p></div>

What time of year is best to stain a fence?

• <div><p>Late spring or early summer is usually the best time to stain a fence. Pick your timing carefully and aim to start your DIY when you see a forecast that shows no rain and low humidity levels for at least a few days. If it’s too hot (like in the middle of summer), the stain will dry out too quickly. If it’s too cold (like in the winter and early spring), the stain might not be able to fully dry.</p></div>

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This started out with me hiring another person to cut down a tree, very large, leaving an astronomical size stump, which I hired someone else to grind down, that was not sufficiently completed. I am so glad and satisfied that Lazaro Construction answered and he did a wonderful job, the ground is...
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Chip was prompt, courteous, and had excellent suggestions for the work that I wanted done; and he subsequently gave me a very reasonable quote and performed the work immediately!
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Reviewed in August 2014
I had told Four Seasons that the house had been recently repainted. But I neglected to tell them that the bathtub had been refinished at the same time. I thought it was obvious that the tub was clean. However, they used Lysol and a scrub brush on the tub and did some minor damage to the...
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I've been going to hair stylists for the past 50 years - I've gone to famous stylists in NY & LA, but NO ONE has done such an incredible transformation on me, as Jasmina Vasic. I have curly wavy hair and the rule of thumb is to cut curly hair when it's dry - which she did on my very first...
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The Good - Their seams are really great. - Their prices seem in line with the rest of the companies in Columbus if not slightly lower. The Bad: - The guy they sent out to measure our kitchen took one of our brand new custom cabinet drawers (before they had been installed) and used it as a...
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Brush Chipping 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.

If you have the time and the budget, we strongly recommend staining your fence, especially if it's looking a bit tired or hasn't been treated recently. While you may not see the same return on investment (ROI) as you would with a project like a kitchen remodel, staining a fence is one of the best ways to add a facelift to your property—a new fence stain adds serious curb appeal to your home.

We don’t recommend it. A wired brush or a brush with metal bristles damages concrete and asphalt during the stain removal process. For the best results, stick to nylon stiff enough to do the job but gentle enough to keep from scratching the driveway. For extra caution, skip the brush entirely and use towels.

You should stain both sides of your fence to get the full benefits. Fences often fall along property lines, so you may want to save a buck by leaving your neighbor’s side in the dust. If you do that, all you get is a slightly better view. Moisture and UV rays can still sneak in through the side that’s unpainted or worn down and damage your fence. Rot and rust will spread, even if you can’t see it from your side of the lawn.

Late spring or early summer is usually the best time to stain a fence. Pick your timing carefully and aim to start your DIY when you see a forecast that shows no rain and low humidity levels for at least a few days. If it’s too hot (like in the middle of summer), the stain will dry out too quickly. If it’s too cold (like in the winter and early spring), the stain might not be able to fully dry.

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