No matter what type of wood your fence is, it needs to be protected from the elements. Staining your Northern Virginia wood fence keeps it from turning gray and dingy, or even cracking, warping, or deteriorating. Staining also highlights the wood’s natural color, grain, and texture, adding to the beauty of your wood fence.
Follow these tips when preparing and staining your Northern Virginia wood fence:
- Follow all manufacturers’ directions when preparing and staining your fence.
- Before staining, inspect the fence for any rotten or weak boards and replace any boards as needed.
- Clean your fence thoroughly before staining.
- Choose a day when no rain is forecast for the next one to two days so the stain has ample time to dry.
- Cover the ground underneath the fence with old newspapers or tarps to keep spills and drips off your grass or surrounding area.
- Either choose a stain with a sealant or follow-up the staining by giving your fence a couple coats of high-quality sealer.
- Wear protective eyewear and gloves.
- Work with good-quality paint brushes of different sizes to get into cracks and crevices and around hardware.
- Test the stain in a small area in the corner before applying to the entire fence.
- Apply the stain in the same direction as the grain runs. Brush the stain on the fence in short, even strokes.
- Start staining at one end of your fence and work on one section at a time.
- Work quickly and efficiently and blend the edges of each application.
For more information on wood fences for your Stafford, Vienna, Nokesville, or other Northern Virginia home, contact Hal Co Fence Company. Established in 1981, Hal Co Fence Company has installed thousands of quality fences, decks, and screened porches throughout the Northern Virginia area.