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 October 30, 2025

Reviewed in October 2025
I have a nice new chain link fence and it went well.
Double K Service LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
The owner was very professional and willing to work around my schedule. The rooms that were painted look amazing !! I am so happy I went with this company.
G & C Painting Company and More
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Reviewed in October 2024
We have had Sid Garrison paint for us three times. He was always professional - on time, every day, and the painting was excellent.
Sid Garrison Painting Contractor
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Reviewed in July 2024
Not only did HVE give us a wonderful bid for the work; the work was done promptly and the end result far exceeded expectations. We have already asked HVE to paint the exterior of the house in the near future. We highly recommended them!
HVE Painting Services LLC
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Reviewed in July 2024
The boys showed up the same day I called to give me an estimate. They said they would be at my house by 8:00am on the agreed upon date and they showed up 15 minutes early ?. I had four Ash trees and one 'I'm-not-quite-sure' tree. The biggest of the trees was hanging over my roof on one side and...
Middle River Tree Work And Landscape
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Reviewed in May 2024
Abel and his crew at Zunun Custom Color Painting are excellent painters. They are neat and quick and they tidy up well after each day of painting. They do a lot of little extras in their prep work that many painters skip like caulking window and door seems and patching holes in wood siding....
ZUNUN CUSTOM COLOR PAINTING LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
If I could give a rating of "10" I would. Alex Miranda and his crew were that good in all phases of our project; from initial site visit, to pricing, to scheduling, through an excruciatingly detailed sand, strip and prep effort, to carpentry repairs, and then finally priming and painting of our...
Houses Painting and More LLC
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Reviewed in September 2023
Of all the home projects we have completed since moving into our historic home ( ~1860) fifteen years ago, C&E Valley painting was by far the BEST company we have worked with. Their estimate came in 50% lower than two others from much larger companies, they were flexible with scheduling, and...
C&E Valley Painting
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Reviewed in June 2023
After many recommendations from the locals, my husband and I reached out to Brandon Turner at Pro Quality Property Maintenance to figure out what to do with our overgrown backyard. Our in-ground pool had about 3 feet of flat space around it but from there it was a steep decline on two sides down...
Pro Quality Property Maintenance
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Reviewed in July 2021
Great price and great job. Painted interior, exterior and power washed. Arrived when said they would, did great job. Diffantly would hire again.
HR Quality Painting
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Fence Painting questions, answered by experts

Routine staining or sealing and periodic inspections to extend life.

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.

Wood stains last anywhere from two to five years, depending on exposure to the elements, your local climate, the type of stain, and the surface it’s on. For instance, vertical surfaces last longer than horizontal surfaces. Some types of woods, like dense hardwoods, will require a recoat yearly, as they are too dense for the stain to absorb. In any event, apply a recoat every 2 to 4 years. As for storage, a can of unopened stain can last up to 5 years, though results may vary.

Regular cleaning, touch-ups for small defects, and resealing or repainting every 2-3 years help to maintain a vibrant appearance and protection.

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.

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