Stain and Seal
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Are you in need of your fence stained? Is water starting to erode your fence? Do you water to add color and shine back to your fence? We have a processes that we will do for fence restoration and/or maintenance. We believe it is best after a week or two of allowing your fence to settle and the boards to dry to stain and seal the wood. Staining and sealing enhances the life of the fence, protects it from rot, weather, and pest and will bring out the beautiful grain of the fence. A couple of our popular options are list below.
BLEACHING The bleaching process removes the grey appearance of an aged fence and restores it back to the natural color natural color and wood surface. Once this process is done, it is beneficial to stain and seal your fence or the fence will eventually return to the grey color. Please note: It is often asked if you should power wash your fence to restore it to its natural color. We would NOT recommend power washing a fence. It will damage the surface of the fence and cause splintering and warping. STAINING We can weatherproof any wood structure at your residence. Even if we did not install it, we can help increase the life of your fence, pergola, deck, or other wood surface using only the best materials on the market. We can spray on or brush on our stain and sealant and know that we use plenty of product and take our time. We have plenty of color options to choose from. You will want to consider how the stain color will look with your surroundings before it is applied. Staining benefits:
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staining and sealing: frequently asked questions
Why do I need my fence stained? Staining your fence is the best way to protect it from the elements. Wooden fences are a beautiful part of any property, but if they're not protected from harsh weather, they become difficult to maintain and fairly rough to look at. Fences are a big investment, so you'll want to protect yours as effectively as possible. That's why staining and sealing your fence is a great choice! It will be both beautiful and long-lived if cared for properly.
How will you prep my wooden fence for staining? There are several steps we take before we stain your fence. If the wood isn't properly prepared and cleaned, the stain won't adhere and last for years like it's supposed to. Here's our tried and true process to prepare your wooden fence for staining:
How do you stain my fence? The staining process itself also consists of a few steps. We apply the stain in thick coats, making sure the wood is fully protected. We normally use penetrating oil stains, because they leave no film on the surface that may flake or peel over time. That's not to be confused with the slight oily residue that may present on the surface directly after staining, though! We recommend re-staining every two to three years to make sure that your fence is protected enough to live out its full lifespan.
How will you prep my wooden fence for staining? There are several steps we take before we stain your fence. If the wood isn't properly prepared and cleaned, the stain won't adhere and last for years like it's supposed to. Here's our tried and true process to prepare your wooden fence for staining:
- Let it weather naturally. In order for the wood's pressure treating chemicals and natural oils to escape, the wood has to be left to its own devices for 6 months to a year. If the wood isn't left to breathe, the chemicals and oils that are clogging its pores won't allow the stain to properly penetrate it and protect it. As our general rule of thumb, we know wood is ready for staining when it takes on a slightly grayish hue.
- Remove any old staining or sealing. If your fence has been stained previously, that stain or seal needs to be stripped from the wood so the new stain can bond properly. Even if the stain isn't visibly there anymore, it's still clogging the pores of the wood. To strip the stain, we use wood stripper.
- If wood stripper isn't necessary, clean the fence thoroughly. If there's no stain on the wood, we simply have to scrub the fence to make sure no substances are present that would hinder the adhesion of the stain. Wood cleaner will remove mold, dirt, contaminates, sap, and tannins from the wood so the wood is ready to accept stain properly.
- Neutralize and brighten the wood, and balance its pH. Our final procedure before staining your wooden fence is to use an acidic wood brightener. The wood brightener balances the wood's pH and increases the effectiveness of the stain, and it also brightens the wood and makes its coloring more uniform. After all of these steps, your wood fence will be ready to stain!
How do you stain my fence? The staining process itself also consists of a few steps. We apply the stain in thick coats, making sure the wood is fully protected. We normally use penetrating oil stains, because they leave no film on the surface that may flake or peel over time. That's not to be confused with the slight oily residue that may present on the surface directly after staining, though! We recommend re-staining every two to three years to make sure that your fence is protected enough to live out its full lifespan.