How do you make a wooden fence look nice?

• <div><p>There are several ways to make a wooden fence more visually appealing and keep it that way for years to come.</p><ul><li><p>Treat the fence with a wood sealant to protect it against the elements. It’s recommended to reseal a fence every two to three years, but if you live in a harsh climate, you may want to do it more frequently than that.</p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-restore-faded-wood-fence.htm">Restore the fence</a> if it’s old, corroding, or fading. That includes cleaning it and making small repairs where needed.</p></li><li><p>Paint the fence in a color that you like, whether that’s a simple white or more vibrant option. Fences usually need to be repainted every one to three years.</p></li><li><p>Decorate the fence with planters, string lights, birdhouses, mirrors, shutters, and more. </p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Do you stain both sides of a fence?

• <div><p>You should stain both sides of your fence to get the full benefits. Fences often fall along property lines, so you may want to save a buck by leaving your neighbor&rsquo;s side in the dust. If you do that, all you get is a slightly better view. Moisture and UV rays can still sneak in through the side that&rsquo;s unpainted or worn down and damage your fence. Rot and rust will spread, even if you can&rsquo;t see it from your side of the lawn.</p></div>

Q: Is it better to paint a fence with a roller or brush?

• <div><p>Both a roller and a brush are effective methods for painting a chain link fence. A roller will make the job easier by ensuring symmetrical strokes and reaching the backside of the fence as well, which cuts down on paint time. However, a brush is often necessary for painting the base of the fence and near the posts due to its ease of reaching smaller spaces.</p></div>

Q: How long do exterior paint fumes last?

• <div><p>Exterior paints contain more volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, making them dangerous when used indoors. Without the free ventilation of the great outdoors, it can take longer for the fumes to dissipate than interior paint. While you may notice the smell lessening more quickly, you should be wary of paint fumes inside for 48 to 72 hours after it dries.</p></div>

Q: How long does stain take to dry?

• <div><p>While most stains will be dry to the touch within 12 hours, it can take up to 48 hours to fully cure. That means that while your stain might not be sticky within 12 hours, it&rsquo;s still not recommended to get it wet or touch it until it&rsquo;s had a chance to set for at least 24 to 48 hours.</p></div>

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Reviewed in January 2023
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!
Rock River Painting, LLC
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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...
Adam's Handyman & Remodeling Service
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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...
SKZ Painting
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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!
QGC Professional Painting LLC
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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...
Hometown Glass & Improvements, Inc.
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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...
Build It Right Carpentry LLC
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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...
GLZ Painting
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