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>

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Last update on June 05, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Fence was completed and looks great. The customer service was excellent, always kept us updated.
Midtown Home Improvements, Inc. (St. Louis)*
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Reviewed in August 2024
Complete Fencing installed a wooden privacy fence along the back side of our property and 2 gates at each side of the front. It was not a big project but was tricky due to location of buried cables and a steep slope where a gate was installed. The fence looks great and a special shout out to...
Complete Fencing
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Reviewed in August 2024
The job was completed quickly and the fence looks awesome.
CR Fence Builders
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Reviewed in August 2024
Anthony did a fantastic job repairing and painting our fence after hail damage from a recent storm. He was very prompt in responding to me with an estimate as well as coming to do the repairs. I would definitely recommend his company and will use his services in the future if needed.
Sexton Fence
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Reviewed in August 2023
All work was excellent! The house and fence looked beautiful after being powered washed. Then I picked out paint for the trim and doors. They showed me samples and went and picked up the paint. Everything was completed in a timely manner. Everyone was professional and the work done was...
Plumas Painting LLC
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Reviewed in July 2023
Jonathan and Ray with Top Rail Fence were great. Jonathan was friendly over the phone and Ray was professional when he came out to measure and give a quote. I will use Top Rail Fence for future fencing projects.
Top Rail Fence St. Charles
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Reviewed in October 2022
Dan and Matt were very professional and knowledgable about fences. They did a very good job on my western red cedar fence. I highly recommend them for anyone neeeding a fence. I have had many compliments on my new fence.
Fence MD
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Reviewed in September 2022
Great company to work with. Replaced a wood shadowbox fence including removal of old fence, installing new wood shadowbox fence, and staining. Very knowledgeable, professional, hard-working group that take pride in doing the job right. Would call them again and will refer to others.
Fence MD
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Reviewed in November 2021
Took a long time to get materials Fencing appears to be high quality Installation was quick and flawless. Looks good
Midtown Home Improvements, Inc. (St. Louis)
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Reviewed in November 2021
We were very impressed with Tom and his crew. Tom acted quickly on getting us a bid, that was a priority being mid November for outside work. The fence and deck look great. They were careful about overspray and cleanup. I would not hesitate to use Accurate Painting again. They have our...
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Fence Painting questions, answered by experts

You can only change your neighbor's fence with their permission. A neighbor's fence is their property, and altering it without their consent could constitute trespassing or property damage, which may have legal consequences. If you have concerns or disagreements about your neighbor's fence, communicate with them openly and try to reach a mutually agreeable solution. If you believe the fence violates local zoning laws or property regulations, consult with local authorities or seek legal advice to address the issue through proper channels.

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

Acrylic latex paint is the best option to use on your outdoor wrought iron fence, because it holds up well against the elements. Use a high-quality, exterior-grade paint specifically designed for use on metal. You can choose between spray paint or regular liquid paint. As for primer, it's best to use an oil-based and rust inhibiting option before painting your wrought iron fence.

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.

Yes, you can waterproof any wood that has not already been treated. A good way to test this is to splash some water on it. If the water starts to bead up, the wood is treated and most likely doesn’t need another coating.

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