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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Q: How long should you wait to paint pressure-treated wood until it dries?

• <div><p>You should wait three to six months after you buy it to paint pressure-treated wood. It needs time to dry from the chemicals applied to it. The paint will not adhere to the treated wood as well if it&rsquo;s still wet from chemicals. To test the wooden boards, drip water onto them. If the wood absorbs the water, it&rsquo;s ready for painting. If the water beads up, it&rsquo;s not dry enough to paint yet. You can build your deck or fence while the treated wood is still wet, but you&rsquo;ll need to paint it later. </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>

Q: Is it better to spray or roll stain onto a fence?

• <div><p>Using a paint sprayer takes a little more practice than a roller, but both are equally effective. If you&rsquo;re in a hurry and have the experience, a paint sprayer can save you some time on your project. If you&rsquo;ve never used a sprayer and don&rsquo;t have the time to learn, using a roller or brush will get you closer to your dream results.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between limewash and whitewash?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re deciding between <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/limewash-vs-whitewash.htm">limewash versus whitewash</a>, know that both have a chalky matte appearance. Limewash is made from lime, water, and sometimes pigment, while whitewash consists of lime, water, white chalk, and binders (though you can get a similar look with watered-down white paint). Whitewash has fewer options for color customization, and it sits on surfaces instead of being absorbed into them, which can trap moisture. Whitewashing costs less&mdash;about $1.40 to $4.20 per square foot.</p></div>

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Last update on December 02, 2025

Reviewed in January 2025
Oscar and his crew were efficient and professional and kept us up to date on every step of the process to repair our fence issues. Excellent work and very friendly and dependable!
Hawkins Fencing
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Reviewed in January 2024
Owner, Matt, and his crew did a great job in a very timely manner. They installed a new chain-link fence at our new residence. I highly recommend Salt Valley Fence Company. And I might add they had great service after the sale.
Salt Valley Fence Company, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2020
Great service , from the call on the information, all the way to the training of my dog!!!!! The guy( sorry forgot his name) who called me back to give me information was very knowledgeable. Best part was he did quote on phone, the other companies I talked to had to come out and were much more...
Dog Guard
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Reviewed in December 2016
Jeff and his crew painted the exterior of my large home. It was a big job, with a lot of detail work. Jeff's crew was extremely courteous and professional. The job took about 8 working days, and, painters were here promptly every day until the job was finished. They did a great job, and, we're...
Walter's Painting Inc
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Reviewed in August 2015
The owner Chris Landis was a pleasure to work with. The workmanship was excellent and performed in a timely manner. I highly recommend the Paint Pros.
Paint Pros
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Reviewed in May 2015
We had a few lapses in communication at the beginning, but once we were able to get the job estimate and agreement he was very quick to finish the job. He asked if we would like him to take care of finding someone to take the old fence, which was fine with us. Appreciate that he recycles and...
Carpentry & Home Repair
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Reviewed in June 2014
We had almost our entire first floor painted, ceilings and walls. We also had a room in our lower level walkout drywalled. We really needed a whole house deep clean. I called Anthony at Details Cleaning and he couldn't be more helpful. We set up two dates to do the work since it could not...
Details Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in June 2010
I was given an estimate by Travis, who treated me with respect and a great deal of professionalism. When I called back to set up an appointment, I was told I would have to wait a week for the parts to be ordered. Not bad considering it was Memorial Day weekend. I was initially told my car...
GREAT PLAINS AUTO BODY
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Reviewed in September 2009
I was given a bid for the fence from a salesman, signed up and then had a worker come out and marked where the fence was going which was where it was measured by the salesman. They then came out and installed the posts, and then returned to install the panels at a later date. I was told this...
AMERICAN FENCE COMPANY
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