This semi transparent wood stain comes with a 5 year warranty for fence applications.
Best time of year to stain a fence.
Autumn is also a logical time of the year to.
This fence stain saves time by only requiring a single application coat and no follow up with a sealer is required.
Make necessary repairs and prepare the work area for painting staining.
Stain a fence after it dries out use this quick dryness test.
Apply stain when air and wood surface temperatures are between 50 90 f.
If you stain too early in the year like spring or early summer you run the risk of applying a weak stain on wood that is too saturated from spring moisture.
Don t apply stain if rain is in the forecast for the next 24 48 hours it is ideal to stain your deck in a season that experiences mild temperatures.
Some general weather related tips are to apply a stain when both the air and wood surface temperatures are between 50 and 90 degrees avoid applying the stain in direct sunlight and wait until the weather will be rain free for at least 48 hours.
Check the weather forecast for optimal time period to complete the project.
Late summer or early fall is the best time of year to stain your deck or fence.
Projects typically require two to four days without rain and temperatures below 85 degrees fahrenheit so the stain can be evenly absorbed and dried.
So often we fence guys and girls hear this question and the answers you will hear about the wait time for staining a fence can be across the board.
When is the best time to stain a fence.
The best stains should last three to five years on a deck and even longer if applied to siding or fences which don t get as much abuse.
But what we do know is the wood needs to be dry and in a state to be able to absorb the stain.
The sun and water beat down on a deck snow can pile up.
Before you stain a fence it needs to be fully dried.
Avoid applying in direct sunlight.
Apply the stain in two to three foot sections of the fence at a time taking care to back brush or re paint over uncovered areas left by the previous stroke with a wide brush.
If the wood is damp from cleaning or recent.
The best time to stain your deck or fence is when time and weather work together to your benefit.
It is best to work on your fence when temperatures are between 40 and 90 degrees fahrenheit and humidity is low to moderate.
Wait at least 3 weeks after installation.