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 September 2025
This company was very professional. The work that was done is amazing. The project was completed in a timely manner. Everything that I wanted done was done right. They even cleaned up after themselves. The piece of property that I needed cleaned up had weeds that were peeking over a 6ft fence....
Steer Clear Services LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
I live 1100 miles from the property where Jacob repaired my wind damaged fence. He completed the work in a timely manner and sent photos of the completed repair. Although I have not met him in person, I will certainly hire him again if needed for other repairs.
J & K Custom Homes and Remodeling
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Reviewed in September 2022
Painting was flawlessly executed. There was a seamless transition from wall to ceiling, almost to calculated precision. Not to mention the team was personable and extremely professional. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to a business partner or personal friend.
BRRR Investments LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Ruben and his crew are about as hard working as you can get. They showed up early every morning, worked hard all day and cleaned the work area every evening. They built me 2 awnings, 2 decks, metal interior fence and a privacy fence around my 5 acre property. I recommend these guys to anyone...
R&E Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2022
We hired Ed T. With Texas Vinyl Fencing to install a new composite fence for back yard. They did a great job. The crew was on time & professional. They keep us informed throughout the project. We would recommend Ed T. With Texas Vinyl Fencing for any projects. Thanks Ed. From...
Texas Vinyl Fencing
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Reviewed in September 2021
Jose and his crew did a great job on my roof and gutters, but did not finish the job of repairing and painting the stucco. He has been telling me each week for the past month that he would come back to finish it, but has not done so. He is not as reliable or trustworthy as I thought.
American Pride General Construction
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Reviewed in March 2021
I had been looking for a very long time to have stucco work done on the house and fence. I am so thankful that Duran Plastering came to Roswell to do this. They did a beautiful job on a complete re-stucco on the house and fence. Sergio even built up a pillar for a gate opening to match the other...
Duran Plastering, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2019
Joseph DiStefano was a joy to work with. He kept me well informed throughout the process, completed all of the work on time, and the quality of his work was excellent. I highly recommend DiStefano Painting for any of your painting needs. You will not be disappointed. I wish every contractor had...
DiStefano Painting
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Reviewed in October 2017
SALAS WATERPROOFING DID A GREAT JOB ON REPAIRS TO MY WINDOWS AND WINDOW FRAME. SALAS EVEN WENT THE EXTRA YARD TO EXPALIN TO ME ABOUT SOME OF THE PREVENTIVE MAINTENCE FOR THE EXTEIOR OF MY HOUSE THAT I HAD NO CLUE FOR. EXAMPLE WEATHER TREATMENT, PAINT PRODUCTS, LANDSCAPING NEXT TO HOUSE. I...
Salas Waterproofing
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Reviewed in December 2014
Showed up one hour late, Rather than hauling all the yard waste away as agreed they dumped half over the fence onto neighboring property, and filled my trash can full. The neighboring property is city owned and I could be fined for this.
Ellis Power Washing
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Fence Painting questions, answered by experts

If you want to achieve a deeper, darker stain color, wait 5 to 10 minutes before wiping it off. However, wipe it off faster for a lighter tone. When wiping off the stain during this part of the process, be sure to work in the direction of the wood’s grain for best results.

The easiest way to stain a fence depends on your experience and comfort level with the project. Applying stain with an airless sprayer or pump sprayer might get the stain job done faster, but it can be tricky. Paint rollers and stain brushes are slower but simpler for a DIY project.

There’s no single paint that’s the most waterproof. Instead, there are several types of waterproof and water-resistant paints that suit different purposes. Epoxy paint, for instance, is commonly used to provide a waterproof coating to floors and decks. Masonry paint is an excellent choice for exterior walls. Meanwhile, there are waterproof acrylic paints that can be used for interior and exterior walls. It’s more about choosing the best type for what you’re painting instead of the most waterproof paint overall.

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.

Wood stain is not flammable after it dries. The solvent in wood stain is what causes the liquid form to be highly flammable, but the stain drying process involves the solvents dissolving, which leaves behind a non-flammable product on your wood project. Wood stain is, however, flammable before you apply it, so you should always store partially full cans and used wood stain rags away from sources of heat and open flames.

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