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Q: How long does it take to paint or stain a fence?

• <div><p>The process of painting or staining a fence typically takes between one and five days. The total duration depends on factors like the size of the fence, weather conditions, and necessary drying times. A significant portion of this time is for drying, as stain won't properly absorb into wet wood. You should wait 24 hours to stain a fence after washing it and allow 12 to 24 hours of drying time between each coat. The active work time is generally about one hour for every 10 to 20 linear feet of fencing.</p></div>

Q: How do I maintain a metal fence?

• <div><p>Regular cleaning, rust-proof coatings, and checking fasteners help prolong the lifespan.</p></div>

Q: How often does a fence need to be painted?

• <div><p>You should repaint your fence every <b>1 to 3 years</b>, depending on the appearance of wear and tear. Weather and usage will factor into how often you should paint another coat on your fence. If you need to replace a few fence boards or posts, you may want to consider repainting the fence to help protect the rest of the fence as well as the new pieces against damage and deterioration from being exposed to the elements.</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>

Q: Can you paint a metal fence?

• <div><p>You shouldn't paint a metal fence. Painting doesn't necessarily damage a corrugated metal fence, but these types of fences are meant to flex, and paint can easily chip and break off. Latex paints can address this issue, but those tend not to be very weather-resistant. Certain paints can trap moisture in the corrugation, which can rust the metal and lead to corrosion. And finally, if you paint a copper fence, it won't patina, which is one of the main reasons people buy copper. </p></div>

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Last update on May 20, 2026

Reviewed in May 2026
J & M Exteriors provided us with professional and efficient service. They were respectful of our specific requirements for the work being done. They were also respectful of our time and communicated well about dates and timelines. The repairs to our fence look better than the original...
J&M Exteriors
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Reviewed in June 2025
Excellent customer service. Safely completed job with damage to my property. Put the fence back together better than original
Estabrook
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Reviewed in October 2024
They did an amazing job and willing to work with me on color paints, around my schedule, and payment methods! I would choose them again and again any day! Great people and amazing workers!
Freshcoat Painting
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Reviewed in June 2024
Great paint job. It brightened up my whole house. Really good prep work. My walls were in rough shape. They made it look like new. Not to mention they have a great eye for design and helping me pick out my new light fixtures that they installed.
Bellevue Construction Company
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Reviewed in July 2023
Although Abe already had a busy summer schedule lined up, he agreed to install our backyard fencing when he had free days or afternoons. He communicated well with us about his schedule, listened to our ideas and created a lovely fence for us. We are very happy with Abeâ s work and would...
Abraham Z. Cates Finish Carpenter
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Reviewed in March 2023
Terry is a seasoned pro. During the estimate process Terry explained exactly what he would have to do to make my 70 year home look as pretty as him and boy did they ever deliver. They arrived each morning with all the materials needed for the day . Finished the project on budget and ahead of...
Shorey's Painting & Restorations
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Reviewed in March 2022
I expressed my urgency for a fenced area for my dogs and within a week the project was scheduled and completed. We couldn't be happier with the fence and plan on working with Blue Spruce on other projects in the near future.
Blue spruce fence and deck
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Reviewed in August 2021
B. Creative Landscaping did a great job putting up our new fence. They were quick and courteous and did a beautiful job! Highly recommend!
B. Creative Landscaping
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Fence Painting questions, answered by experts

The process of painting or staining a fence typically takes between one and five days. The total duration depends on factors like the size of the fence, weather conditions, and necessary drying times. A significant portion of this time is for drying, as stain won't properly absorb into wet wood. You should wait 24 hours to stain a fence after washing it and allow 12 to 24 hours of drying time between each coat. The active work time is generally about one hour for every 10 to 20 linear feet of fencing.

Regular cleaning, rust-proof coatings, and checking fasteners help prolong the lifespan.

You should repaint your fence every 1 to 3 years, depending on the appearance of wear and tear. Weather and usage will factor into how often you should paint another coat on your fence. If you need to replace a few fence boards or posts, you may want to consider repainting the fence to help protect the rest of the fence as well as the new pieces against damage and deterioration from being exposed to the elements.

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.

You shouldn't paint a metal fence. Painting doesn't necessarily damage a corrugated metal fence, but these types of fences are meant to flex, and paint can easily chip and break off. Latex paints can address this issue, but those tend not to be very weather-resistant. Certain paints can trap moisture in the corrugation, which can rust the metal and lead to corrosion. And finally, if you paint a copper fence, it won't patina, which is one of the main reasons people buy copper.

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