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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Q: Can you paint or stain pressure-treated wood?

• <div><p>Pressure-treated wood can not only be painted and stained, but it should be; doing so will help to prevent surface or <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/5-common-problems-can-endanger-your-deck.htm">deck board cracking</a>. Allow the wood to dry out before painting it, as pressure-treated wood from the hardware store takes longer to dry than kiln-dried lumber. If water beads on the surface, it needs additional time to dry&mdash;in fact, it can take weeks or even months to fully dry. As soon as the wood absorbs water on the surface, it is ready to be painted or stained.</p></div>

Q: How many coats of stain is too much?

• <div><p>Stain is meant to be absorbed by the porous wood, allowing some of the natural grain to show through. With that in mind, you don&rsquo;t want to add more stain than the wood can absorb, as you risk covering up its natural markings. Generally, two coats is the maximum you should do, although very dense hardwoods may only be able to take a single coat.</p></div>

Q: Should you stain or seal cedar?

• <div><p>Staining or sealing a cedar deck will help it last longer. Cedar may be tough by nature, but without protection, it can still fall victim to moisture, sun exposure, and mildew over time. Applying a stain, sealer, or both creates a shield against the elements, helping preserve the wood&rsquo;s strength and appearance. </p></div>

Q: How long does stain last?

• <div><p>A properly applied coat of stain will last between 3 and 8 years, depending on your climate. If you live in a place where your fence experiences a lot of moisture or high heat, your stain will last for a shorter period than in more temperate conditions. We recommend reapplying stain every 3 to 5 years to keep your wood in good condition.</p></div>

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So great to work with from start to finish! Had John paint while we were out of town and he did a lot to make it very easy on us. Came home to a wonderful and PROFESSIONAL job perfectly done!
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Reviewed in October 2022
Adam and his partner Pat did a thorough remodel of our basement. They did everything from woodwork to painting to building walls and laying down floors. They did a tremendous job. They are very flexible so we were able to make changes on the fly. Their rates are than fair. If we had hired...
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Reviewed in May 2022
Sheila was terrific, navigating well between my husband and myself. She did her best to make sure I'd be happy with the color picked out by sending along a visual of my choice and the one next to it from the paint chip in a sample room visualization. She overestimated the project time, but...
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Reviewed in November 2019
QGC did a fantastic job painting the exterior of our house. Any questions and concerns I had along the way were answered very promptly. They were excellent!
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Reviewed in October 2015
Work was finally completed mid October. Hometown came out in July and did an a measure of the windows needing repair and located the Semco brand and Mfg. There were some initial delays given they had to order the windows and wait for shipment from Semco. Perfectly understandable. Once the...
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Reviewed in May 2015
We needed to replace the front door and side light without ripping out the entire frame. Brian was helpful in making sure we connected with a local retailer to save us money on a new front door and side panel. He was very good at communicating and get the job done as soon as the door was...
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Reviewed in July 2009
Enrigue and his crew did a wonderful job. They were polite and quiet since I work out of my house. They were receptive to my requests and jumped on them quickly and without arguement. Actual painting was good with clean crisp lines. All work areas were covered with tarps and plastic so no...
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