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>

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: How many coats of whitewash do I need?

• <div><p>The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage. </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>

Q: What benefits does painting or staining offer to fences?

• <div><p>Painting or staining protects fences from environmental damage, enhances durability, and improves curb appeal with a fresh, customized look.</p></div>

Q: What is the best time of day to paint outside?

• <div><p>While the answer varies based on weather, 10 a.m. is a good time to start painting. The dew will have dried, meaning there&rsquo;s no moisture on the house, and the temperature will likely be moderate and the sunlight less direct. Starting mid-morning should also give you enough daylight and pleasant weather to work on the job for several hours.</p></div>

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Reviewed in February 2026
Jeremy & his Helper, Bob, did a great job painting my living & dining room areas, kitchen & master bath. They worked diligently, charged a reasonable price, cleaned up each day & made sure I was pleased.
Bedlam Home Services LLC
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Reviewed in January 2024
Precise Edge Painting did areas of a bedroom, bathroom, office and kitchen. They worked with us on time frame (moved it up for us) and budget (very fair pricing). Kevin did a walk through and then came back for minor touch ups. He also gave great advice on other areas of the house. Would use...
Precise Edge Painting
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Reviewed in January 2021
TL;DR Don't worry, G3 REALLY IS as good as all the reviews say. We are a little older and more worn out than typical first-time home owners and we bought an old house that needed a lot of work and we needed help. Our experiences with other contactors has been poor to say the least. (Does...
G3 Insulation, Siding & Seamless Gutters
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Reviewed in May 2020
It was excellent. They made sure we were pleased with them! They're coming back in about 3 weeks to paint it for me.
RayFarm Services
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Reviewed in August 2016
They were able to do my job short notice. But the painters did not clean the paint they sprayed on my windows and mirrors.
Lunar Painting
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Reviewed in September 2015
My husband is a perfectionist. He also once had a painting business, so he knows what a good job looks like. These painters were able to satisfy his requirements to complete a "good" job for us. Their customer service is outstanding.
CertaPro Painters of Oklahoma City
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Reviewed in September 2014
Keith Miller did an excellent job of painting our exterior windows & the garage of our rental property. When he was notified of areas needing additional attention, he returned & corrected these areas in a very timely manner.
Keith Miller Painting, LLC
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Reviewed in September 2013
I had a fender-bender in the grocery store parking lot. A car backed out and hit me while I was waiting for another parking spot. It damaged my front passenger side quarter panel and my front bumper. My car was pretty new (2013 BMW X3), and the paint color is a special order color (vermillion...
Colortech Minor Collision Repair
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Reviewed in April 2013
I lived out of town and this was a house that I inherited from my grandfather. The final product looked very nice. But was it ever hard to get to the end! <br /> They told me that the kitchen cabinet doors would be painted in their shop where they had a paint booth. Didn't happen, they...
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Reviewed in June 2010
Gregg removed my storm damaged aluminum porch roof that had blown over on top of my home and dismantled the old supports. He asked me what kind of porch I wanted and was able to fulfill my wishes by replacing it with a traditional wood decking and shingled roof in addition he used cedar posts...
Wood Parts & Art
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DERHEIM PAINTING LLC

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Konrad Derheim didn't just start a painting companyhe set out to raise the standard for what painters in Ardmore could be. With a background rooted in hard work and hands-on experience, Konrad launched Derheim Painting in 2020 with a simple mission: to bring color, beauty, and integrity to every home and business his team touches.

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Pleitez Construction, is a locally owned and operated company which was established in 2017 with over 9 years of experience. We specialize in professional home improvement services. Our commitment is 100% guaranteed customer satisfaction on every project. Call today for a free estimate.

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Mosh-Crew Painting

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Hi! Mosh Crew painting here! We are looking to bring a stress free environment when painting your home. You can count on over 25 years combined experience, promptness and professionalism from us. We hope to hear from you so we can help you love looking at your home again!

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With over 20 years of experience serving the Ardmore area .We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed!

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L.A.A.A. Construction LLC

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"Very professional and knowledgeable. Doesn't leave you hanging always in contact. Painted house looked great. Then hired him to put a cover over cellar looked great ."

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Sandoval lawn

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Hard working reliable, if I don't have the tool for the job I'll go get the tool😊

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Family-owned & operated general contractor in Frisco, TX – serving the DFW and surrounding areas for 20+ years. We handle residential or commercial remodeling, interior and exterior roofing, fencing even any additions. With prompt/clear communication, honest pricing, and quality craftsmanship. Licensed, insured with an A+ BBB rating.\n\nI look forward to helping you with any rehab or construction projects, thank you!

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Small business owner who’s been in the industry my whole life. Great work, good pricing, great customer support.

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I'm a third generation window treatment specialist I have 7 years experience installing All of the top brand window coverings. I'm very thorough and I take pride in all that I work on. I always make sure that the customer's happy before I leave and leave the place like I found it or better.

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KJOs Construction Services

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Send an email to [email protected] or a text to 972-897-8535 about your project to give you a quote & get it done as fast as possible.\n\nKJO’s Construction Services takes pride in waterproofing if you have any water leaks we can take a look & fix it, also we specialize in window wet glazing, painting, roofing, masonry & brick, restoration, carpentry, siding, stucco & texture, etc.

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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.

The number of coats you need to apply when whitewashing a surface depends on how opaque you want the final product to be. If you're going for a transparent, barely there look, a single coat or two may suffice. For fuller coverage, you'll want to use multiple coats. Another option is to use a less diluted paint to get a thicker coverage.

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.

Painting or staining protects fences from environmental damage, enhances durability, and improves curb appeal with a fresh, customized look.

While the answer varies based on weather, 10 a.m. is a good time to start painting. The dew will have dried, meaning there’s no moisture on the house, and the temperature will likely be moderate and the sunlight less direct. Starting mid-morning should also give you enough daylight and pleasant weather to work on the job for several hours.

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