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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Last update on January 12, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Erika did all kinds of things for house rehab-carpentry, cabinet painting, Sheetrock patching, wall painting. With utmost care and good cheer. Whatever the question, her answer was “yes, I can do that.”
Birdy and Brush
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Reviewed in January 2024
I recently hired this small painter from Camden, Maine, and the experience exceeded my expectations. The quality of the interior paint job was truly top-notch. Not only did he finish the project ahead of schedule, but he also added thoughtful touches that enhanced the overall result. I highly...
Precision Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
They gave us a week of their time when the weather reports called for rain. They paid no attention to instructions that came with our shower stall, which they admitted was different than ones they usually installed. They were offended when my husband told them they were installing it...
York & Sons Construction
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Reviewed in February 2022
He's very particular, he's so amazing. He has good insight and he help us to choose the quality of paint and the color choices. He said it would be done on a particular way and he does. He even went back month after just to make sure that there's no crack and he's making sure if we're happy. He...
Sunset Painting & Drywall
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Reviewed in November 2021
Easy to work with; uses quality paint; helped get the job done quickly for my needs; polite and professional as well as hard working. Highly recommend
Edwin Ingraham Paintings
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Reviewed in August 2021
Mike was very professional. He kept me informed on each step of the project, always let me know when he was going to be at the house. The work that Mike has done is top notch, once painted you will not even see any seams. I am very impressed with his work and after seeing the end result, i would...
Mike Rose Drywall
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Reviewed in June 2021
Jon and his crew were professional from start to finish. Jon was responsive and timely in all his communications. A hard working team and a pleasure to have around. The project came in as bid and upon completion we were thrilled with the outcome as well were our neighbors. We plan to hire Jon...
Jon Sawyer Painting
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Reviewed in February 2021
mav was always on the job, responding to calls and emails, suggesting paint colors updating me on progress, assessing various issures that needed attention and completing the job on time. excellent company.
MAV Perfect Paint
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Reviewed in December 2020
Gif arrived on time and completed the work in a timely manner. I hope to have him back soon to do some interior painting.
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Reviewed in September 2020
Excellent work painting my deck and window frames. Sanding and caulking was done meticulously and terrific paint job. Very reasonably priced and done within the time they arranged with me. I am extremely happy with the work and recommend them very highly.
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Fence Painting questions, answered by experts

Preparation includes cleaning the fence, sanding any rough areas, applying a primer if necessary, and ensuring dry weather for application.

Exterior paints contain more volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, making them dangerous when used indoors. Without the free ventilation of the great outdoors, it can take longer for the fumes to dissipate than interior paint. While you may notice the smell lessening more quickly, you should be wary of paint fumes inside for 48 to 72 hours after it dries.

A cedar fence will actually last quite a long time even if you don’t treat it with stain. In fact, you can expect to get between 15 and 30 years out of an untreated cedar fence. However, if you want to preserve its color and extend its life, treat it with a combination stain and sealer every three to five years.

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.

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.

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