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, and how long does it need to dry first?

• <div><p>Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.</p></div>

Q: How do I keep my cedar from graying?

• <div><p>If you don&rsquo;t treat a cedar fence, it will turn from reddish brown to gray over time. You can keep the cedar from graying and retain its attractive, deep red color by sealing your cedar fence with a stain that keeps the wood&rsquo;s oils in and serves as a barrier against the sun&rsquo;s UV rays.</p></div>

Q: What other projects should I do at the same time as gutter painting?

• <div><p>Most gutter painting pros also specialize in complete home exterior painting. You may save by making your gutter painting part of the cost to paint the exterior of a house in its entirety. Many people have all parts of their home exterior painted simultaneously to keep everything looking equally fresh. Consider having walls, trim, porches, shutters, and doors painted as well.</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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Purchasing a household of windows and a brand new shower can be such a stressful decision. Luckily I have had previous experience with Mad City Windows and Baths and it was an easy decision to hire them again. Jack made the hour and a half drive to my house several times to help me get exactly...
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Reviewed in May 2025
Alex & his crew did an outstanding job doing exterior painting & staining for us. We 100% recommend Lakeview Painting, LLC. They took great care, used exceptional products & just did a beautiful job! We are so thrilled with the work they did for us. You can’t go wrong hiring these guys. They...
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Reviewed in April 2023
Laurie is absolutely amazing! She pays attention to the smallest details. She cleans with all natural products and they smell great. She is not afraid of doing the big jobs like a basement. I will definitely have B3 come again after my remodeling is finished! If you want the best then get B3! ...
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Reviewed in September 2021
Customer satisfaction and painting of the job was excellent. Because of sanding of the ceiling was a mess to cleanup but otherwise we are extremely happy.
The Davey Company
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Reviewed in June 2021
Very professional, very neat and professional. Great communication and and advice. They also use good quality paint. I am very happy with them and would recommend
Rosko Painting Service, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2020
He does not have his own equipment and took him two week to get the job done started cutting tree and left a big mess in yard for four days before coming back to start again. Dropped a big limb on my fence smashed it to the ground would not recommend that guy
Jarret Bauman Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2018
We are so happy with our new garage floors. The previous owners painted the floors and they were chipping horribly. Chris and his team came in and put in the work to ensure the floors will hold up. The finish product also looks amazing!
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Reviewed in August 2015
I wanted a very small bathroom painted and there price was way way to high
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Fence Painting questions, answered by experts

Yes, you can and should paint or stain pressure-treated wood to help prevent the boards from cracking. However, you must wait for the wood to dry out completely before applying any finish. Freshly treated wood can take weeks or even months to dry; a common recommendation is to wait three to six months. To check if the wood is ready, perform a simple water test: drip some water onto the surface. If the water beads up, the wood is still too wet and needs more time to dry. If the wood absorbs the water, it is dry enough to be painted or stained. You can proceed with building your deck or fence while the wood is still wet, but you will need to wait to apply the paint or stain.

If you don’t treat a cedar fence, it will turn from reddish brown to gray over time. You can keep the cedar from graying and retain its attractive, deep red color by sealing your cedar fence with a stain that keeps the wood’s oils in and serves as a barrier against the sun’s UV rays.

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.

Most gutter painting pros also specialize in complete home exterior painting. You may save by making your gutter painting part of the cost to paint the exterior of a house in its entirety. Many people have all parts of their home exterior painted simultaneously to keep everything looking equally fresh. Consider having walls, trim, porches, shutters, and doors painted as well.

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.

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