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 August 06, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Very adorable and the fence turned out amazing! We will definitely be using L.A Handyman for future projects!
L.A. Handyman
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Reviewed in July 2024
I recently had the pleasure of hiring Desert Winds Painting for my house painting project, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results! From start to finish, their professionalism and attention to detail were simply outstanding. Right from the initial consultation, the team was...
Desert Winds Paint and Repair, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2024
Kennebec Painting provided an outstanding service. The painters were prompt, efficient, and the quality of their work is exceptional. They really went above and beyond to ensure I was satisfied.
Kennebec Painting
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Reviewed in August 2022
This is a great company! Cheaper than 3 other quotes including Lowes. Hard workers Finished our fence in record time. The owner also brought his wife who by the way was very knowledgeable and understood the female perspective I highly recommend this company. If I could give more that 5...
T&T Fencing LLC
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Reviewed in April 2022
Shaun and Beth were wonderful to work with. They made a great painting team and did an excellent job with an entire inside house paint. Sonny and his guy did a great job on my two patios as well.
HYF Painting Services
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Reviewed in April 2021
You could not do better than Tony and Sebastian Shelby. They did spring cleanup, an enormous amount of leaves, power washed the deck, and painted all my flower boxes. The work was meticulous. They go above and beyond what is asked and respond to texts and phone calls quickly.
Pro-Mod Landscape Solutions
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Reviewed in November 2020
Mario was very pleasant but did have to reschedule appointment and then estimated cost for fence repair did not come until after done by another firm and price quoted was very, very much out of my budget.
Sierra Alta Fence, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2020
Daniel was very responsive and attentive to my house painting project. His entire crew did their work carefully. I was very satisfied with the results.
S&G Custom Painting, LLC
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Fence Painting questions, answered by experts

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.

Regular staining, sealing, and inspecting for rot or insect damage prolongs fence lifespan.

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.

You can use latex or acrylic paint outdoors. Although acrylic paint tends to last longer outside, it also costs more, so if you’re painting the outside of your house, for instance, latex paint is often a go-to option. However, acrylic will be your best choice if you want to spend some extra money for added durability.

Maintain your wattle fence by inspecting it at least twice per year for loose weaving and degrading branches. Replace any seriously degraded sections, ensure water drains properly around the posts, and trim any sprouting branches if you used green wood. If you notice the weave loosening, you can often tighten it by gently pushing down on the top branches. You can also apply a natural wood preservative every two to three years to extend the fence's lifespan.

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