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>

Can you stain over a peeling stain?

• <div><p>You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it’s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you’re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.</p></div>

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Q: Is it easier to edge wet or dry?

• <div><p>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.</p></div>

Q: Should you power wash a fence before staining it?

• <div><p>While <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/6-tips-pressure-wash-your-home.htm">power washing</a> isn't a requirement before you stain a fence, it can make the job much easier and faster while reducing manual labor requirements. The stain will not work if the wood is full of dirt and dust, so power washing, sometimes called pressure washing, is a fast and effective way to prepare the wood for staining. Remember that you need to stain or repaint relatively soon after the wood has dried so that there isn&rsquo;t time for dust and dirt to build up again. </p></div>

Q: Can you waterproof all wood?

• <div><p>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&rsquo;t need another coating.</p></div>

Q: Can you stain over a peeling stain?

• <div><p>You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it&rsquo;s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you&rsquo;re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.</p></div>

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Cody is helping us determine if we have a water leak in the foundation piping. Were getting moisture under our laminate flooring that is causing it to buckle. Cody was honest in recommending a technical diagnosis from another plumbing company before beginning work. He wanted to make sure a leak...
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Very Professional and quick at his job!!!
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Brian Berson, Colton Lawrence and Halil Miljkovic were extremely well mannered, never forgot their plastic boots and cleaned up everything afterwards. Very helpful in replacing a bay window which took three windows, a bedroom window and a sliding glass door unit on bottom floor. They were...
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Reviewed in May 2023
Warden Bros was completely professional and considerate of the time frame in which they came to repair our AC system. The technician that came to do the repair was incredibly friendly and explained everything to my husband and I. I felt like Warden Bros really cared about our needs. I would...
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Reviewed in November 2022
They were very kind and helpful with my Deck. They kept me laughing anytime I checked on them. The project was finished in a very timely manner and it looks wonderful! Thank you! Y'all will be the first to be called if I need anything else.
Enhanced Handyman Service, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2021
I appreciate that they had all the cleaning supplies and equipment to do the job
Germinator USA
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Reviewed in April 2021
Excelltel team of family owned business. They are great and amazing, took extra care and did not cut corners. They went up and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. I am more than amazed and I am already having a second project my for my home for M&R to do the job. I would recommend for...
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Reviewed in September 2019
I have used Albert Yazzie several times now for detailed and professional painting. He is very shy but has proven to me that he is very dependable.and trustworthy. I always pay him more than what he asks for, as I think he is well worth the money spent.
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Reviewed in October 2017
I found Mike & Micah to be most helpful in color selection and re-finishing selection. They were fast and considerate in their work, I observed their methods and found them to be very professional in execution, They were prompt and continued their work to timely completion These men are...
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Fence Painting questions, answered by experts

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.

While power washing isn't a requirement before you stain a fence, it can make the job much easier and faster while reducing manual labor requirements. The stain will not work if the wood is full of dirt and dust, so power washing, sometimes called pressure washing, is a fast and effective way to prepare the wood for staining. Remember that you need to stain or repaint relatively soon after the wood has dried so that there isn’t time for dust and dirt to build up again.

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.

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.

You can apply stain over peeling stain, but it’s not a good idea. Your old stain will get in the way of your new stain bonding to the wood, so you’re likely going to see the same issue again shortly after application. Your best option is to sand off the old stain and clean the surface thoroughly before applying new stain.

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