How many coats of stain should you put on cedar?

• <div><p>The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain. </p></div>

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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Reviewed in February 2026
Was a fantastic buying experience beginning to end. Everyone was prompt and courteous throughout the process-from the initial estimator to the final fasteners and cleanup! Highly recommend for all your fencing needs!
Stand Strong Fencing of Parkville
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Reviewed in January 2025
If you are needing a Fence then Gold Fence is the company you are needing. Working with them on my new how mad it so easy. Every time I had questions even late at night I got a response with pictures. They had my fence up in two days and it looks great. Thank you so much
Gold Fence, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2023
She painted the walls & woodwork. Nice job. She was always prompt & worked all day until finished. Very friendly.
Belle Maison Painting
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Reviewed in April 2023
We had many wall imperfections - Matt did a wonderful job fixing those. They arrived on time, ready to work, and the entire painting project turned out great!
Precision Painting
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Reviewed in March 2023
Turned out better than we had expected! Rick was on time and cleaned up each day before leaving. Our project turned out beautifully! Using him for all our future painting projects.
Royal Onyx Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2022
This company was fantastic from Rob answering all my questions to the install crew who were so professional and skilled. I had received 6 bids from different fence companies and Robâ s company was the most reasonable. I would hire them again. Also, my neighbors have commented on the quality...
Renew Crew Contracting, LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
The project was done on time and budget as are all of my projects. I routinely hire Robinett Landscaping for all landscaping, lawn and tree care and fencing. I also refer them to family and friends. Excellent service!!!!
Robinett Landscaping
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Reviewed in March 2022
Outstanding job, work started when promised and finished in less time than quoted. The paint looks excellent and the crew (Corey, Ben and Dustin) were very professional and went out of their way to help move heavy furniture back into place after it was completed.
Decker Service Professionals
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Reviewed in February 2022
Fabulously! Fred was by far the most professional of companies I selected to give me a bid. When he visited to look at the job he gave me good detail about how the cracks in the walls would be fixed, as well as details about the painting, the brand and quality of paint, approximately the...
Distinctive Quality Painting
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Reviewed in January 2022
All About Fencing did a professional and excellent job installing our wood fence. We couldn't be more pleased.
All About Fencing
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The general consensus is that two coats of stain are required and since the cedar is siding, a third coat of sealant is always a good idea. This helps protect the wood and stain, so you won’t need to resand and restain for at least a decade. Each stain after the first will darken the wood, so be aware of that when choosing a colored stain.

A dry lawn is easier to edge than a wet one. When your ground is wet, your blades will likely clump together, making a seemingly even cut while wet, but an uneven disaster when dried. Also, a wet lawn can impact your blade's performance and cause mud to kick up, resulting in a messy finish.

The best way to prepare your vinyl fence for a paint job is to clean it with warm, soapy water and rinse it with a hose or pressure washer on a low setting. Be sure to let it totally dry, then sand the surface before applying an epoxy-based primer. After the primer, you're ready to paint your vinyl fence.

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.

The longevity of paint on wood depends on factors like the quality of the paint, surface preparation, exposure to elements, and maintenance. Exterior paint on wood surfaces can last 5 to 15 years or more with proper care and maintenance. Interior paint tends to have a longer life span, often 10 years or more. Regular cleaning, touch-ups, and addressing any issues like peeling or cracking can extend the life of the paint.

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