Redwood Fence Stain Before And After

It is exactly 1 year old and has darkened to a grayish hue.

Redwood fence stain before and after.

Older wood fences may have mold mildew dirt and other debris on them that may affect how well the wood absorbs the wood stain. Before staining a wood fence scan the weekly weather forecast and select a day with temperatures between 50 and 80 degrees low to moderate humidity and no precipitation expected for the next 24. Purchasing a new fence is a big investment. If it s cool and humid allow another 24 hours.

Before applying the fence stain be sure the fence is dry. If so clean the fence a couple of days before you plan to stain it. So you certainly get your money s worth. Most installers will tell you to wait a period of time after installation to apply stain or paint.

This is true especially if you install with pressure treated pine fence posts. Applying a stain is a bit trickier than sealers and is best left to professionals. Just like a deck it needs to dry before applying a finish. Roll a section of fence stain.

I was told we should have stained it to preserve it. The right level of opacity depends on the type of surface and your personal preference. Although a wood stain is more expensive than a sealer it can last up to 5 times longer and looks more professional. Let the wood absorb as much sealer as it can.