1. How to Prepare & Coat a Fence | Behr Paint

  2. Find how to prepare and coat a fence with this guide from Behr Paint.

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  4. Behr Paint's step by step guide will help you with every step of preparing and staining your fence, from cleaning to staining and painting. Let Behr give you all the advice you need for your exterior fence project.

  5. Uncoated wood may have mill glaze that can cause a coating to fail. The PREMIUM PREP Products will prepare the uncoated surface, allow the new coating to fully penetrate the wood surface, and ensure a longer lasting, more durable finish.

  6. Using a roller or nylon/polyester brush, apply PREMIUM WOOD STAIN & FINISH STRIPPER NO. 64 to a section of the uncoated wood fence surface. Reapply the remover as needed to keep the surface wet for at least 15 minutes. Do not allow the product to dry.

    TIP: Eliminating mill glaze and dead wood fibers will help open the pores of the wood. This will allow the wood to be properly cleaned and prepared for later staining or waterproofing.

  7. Using a stiff bristle broom, lightly scrub the section.

  8. Thoroughly rinse the surface area with clean water using either a garden hose with a high-pressure nozzle or a pressure washer.

  9. Repeat the process of applying, scrubbing, and rinsing in small sections until the project area is complete.

    TIP: Some wood species may darken when PREMIUM WOOD STAIN & FINISH STRIPPER NO. 64 is applied. The color of the wood will transform back to the original wood tone when the entire cleaning process is completed.

  10. Using a pump sprayer, apply PREMIUM ALL-IN-ONE WOOD CLEANER NO. 63 to the surface of the wood fence to clean, brighten and remove mold and mildew stains.

  11. Reapply the cleaning solution as needed to keep the surface wet and foaming for 10–15 minutes. Using a stiff bristle broom, work the cleaning solution onto the surface.

  12. Thoroughly rinse the surface area with clean water using either a garden hose with a high-pressure nozzle or a pressure washer.

  13. Continue the process until the project area is complete. Allow the surface to dry.

  14. Any existing coating can prevent full penetration of your new finish/coating. The PREMIUM PREP Products will help strip the old finish, allow the new coating to fully penetrate the wood surface, and ensure a longer lasting, more durable finish.

  15. Using a roller or nylon/polyester brush, apply PREMIUM WOOD & FINISH STRIPPER NO. 64 to a section of the uncoated wood fence surface. Reapply the remover as needed to keep the surface wet for at least 15 minutes. Do not allow the product to dry.

    TIP: Most deteriorated finishes will start to lift after 15–30 minutes.

  16. Using a stiff bristle broom or brush, lightly scrub the section after the finish begins to lift.

  17. Thoroughly rinse the surface area with clean water using either a garden hose with a high-pressure nozzle or a pressure washer.

  18. Repeat the process of applying product and scrubbing in small sections until the project area is complete. If necessary, repeat the steps until the old surface coating has been completely removed.

  19. Using a pump sprayer, apply ALL-IN-ONE WOOD CLEANER NO. 63 to the wood fence surface to clean, brighten and remove mold and mildew stains.

  20. Reapply the cleaning solution as needed to keep the surface wet and foaming for 10–15 minutes. Using a stiff bristle broom, work the cleaning solution onto the surface.

  21. Thoroughly rinse the surface area with water using either a garden hose with a high-pressure nozzle or a pressure washer.

  22. Continue the process until the project area is complete. Allow the surface to dry.

  23. Replace any boards that have severe warping or cupping, cracking, and/or splintering.

  24. Pour the thoroughly mixed coating into a bucket and dip a quality 2”–2 ½” wide nylon/polyester brush into the coating.

    TIP: To avoid drips, tap off any excess coating against the inside wall of the bucket.

  25. With your brush, apply the coating onto the top horizontal frame of the fence between the support posts in the following order: top, face, and bottom. Repeat on the lower frame.

    TIP: When working outside, it is best to work out of direct sunlight and in temperatures between 40º–90º F with moderate humidity.

  26. Continue to the support posts and apply the coating in the following order: top, inside edge, and face. Repeat on both support posts within the section.

    TIP: Always follow the wood grain when applying a wood coating.

  27. Cut in a 3”–4" wide area around the perimeter of the horizontal frame and the support posts.

  28. Pour coating into a paint tray and work a roller into the tray until it is fully loaded with coating. For best results, use a ⅜”–¾” roller cover.

    TIP: For larger areas, consider using a 5-gallon bucket and a bucket grid.

  29. Apply the coating onto two or three vertical fence boards. Work from top to bottom.

  30. Immediately back brush the rolled section using a 2”–3" nylon/polyester brush.

    TIP: Always brush wet or puddled coating into drier areas.

  31. Reload the roller with coating and continue to the next section. As you go, roll back into the previous section immediately after the coating is applied.

  32. Continue to back brush the newly rolled sections.

  33. Repeat the process of cutting in, rolling, and back brushing until the fence is complete.

  34. Product Used: Semi-Transparent Wood Stain (Redwood Naturaltone ST-122)

  35. How to Prepare and Coat a Fence

  36. Expert instruction on preparing and coating your fence.
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  51. For Best Results
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  53. Preparing an Uncoated Fence Surface
  54. Uncoated wood may have mill glaze that can cause a coating to fail. The PREMIUM PREP Products will prepare the uncoated surface, allow the new coating to fully penetrate the wood surface, and ensure a longer lasting, more durable finish.<br><br>
  55. Removing Mill Glaze and Dead Wood Fibers
  56. Step 1
  57. Using a roller or nylon/polyester brush, apply PREMIUM WOOD STAIN &amp; FINISH STRIPPER NO. 64 to a section of the uncoated wood fence surface. Reapply the remover as needed to keep the surface wet for at least 15 minutes. Do not allow the product to dry.<br><br><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> Eliminating mill glaze and dead wood fibers will help open the pores of the wood. This will allow the wood to be properly cleaned and prepared for later staining or waterproofing.<br><br>
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  61. Step 2
  62. Using a stiff bristle broom, lightly scrub the section.
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  66. Step 3
  67. Thoroughly rinse the surface area with clean water using either a garden hose with a high-pressure nozzle or a pressure washer.
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  71. Step 4
  72. Repeat the process of applying, scrubbing, and rinsing in small sections until the project area is complete.<br><br><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> Some wood species may darken when PREMIUM WOOD STAIN &amp; FINISH STRIPPER NO. 64 is applied. The color of the wood will transform back to the original wood tone when the entire cleaning process is completed.<br><br>
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  76. Cleaning
  77. Step 1
  78. Using a pump sprayer, apply PREMIUM ALL-IN-ONE WOOD CLEANER NO. 63 to the surface of the wood fence to clean, brighten and remove mold and mildew stains.<br><br>
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  82. Step 2
  83. Reapply the cleaning solution as needed to keep the surface wet and foaming for 10–15 minutes. Using a stiff bristle broom, work the cleaning solution onto the surface.
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  87. Step 3
  88. Thoroughly rinse the surface area with clean water using either a garden hose with a high-pressure nozzle or a pressure washer.
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  92. Step 4
  93. Continue the process until the project area is complete. Allow the surface to dry.
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  97. Preparing a Coated Fence Surface
  98. Any existing coating can prevent full penetration of your new finish/coating. The PREMIUM PREP Products will help strip the old finish, allow the new coating to fully penetrate the wood surface, and ensure a longer lasting, more durable finish.<br><br>
  99. Stripping
  100. Step 1
  101. Using a roller or nylon/polyester brush, apply PREMIUM WOOD &amp; FINISH STRIPPER NO. 64 to a section of the uncoated wood fence surface. Reapply the remover as needed to keep the surface wet for at least 15 minutes. Do not allow the product to dry.<br><br><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> Most deteriorated finishes will start to lift after 15–30 minutes.<br><br>
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  105. Step 2
  106. Using a stiff bristle broom or brush, lightly scrub the section after the finish begins to lift.
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  110. Step 3
  111. Thoroughly rinse the surface area with clean water using either a garden hose with a high-pressure nozzle or a pressure washer.
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  115. Step 4
  116. Repeat the process of applying product and scrubbing in small sections until the project area is complete. If necessary, repeat the steps until the old surface coating has been completely removed.
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  120. Cleaning
  121. Step 1
  122. Using a pump sprayer, apply ALL-IN-ONE WOOD CLEANER NO. 63 to the wood fence surface to clean, brighten and remove mold and mildew stains.<br><br>
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  126. Step 2
  127. Reapply the cleaning solution as needed to keep the surface wet and foaming for 10–15 minutes. Using a stiff bristle broom, work the cleaning solution onto the surface.
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  131. Step 3
  132. Thoroughly rinse the surface area with water using either a garden hose with a high-pressure nozzle or a pressure washer.
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  136. Step 4
  137. Continue the process until the project area is complete. Allow the surface to dry.
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  141. Coating a Fence
  142. Step 1
  143. Replace any boards that have severe warping or cupping, cracking, and/or splintering.
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  147. Step 2
  148. Pour the thoroughly mixed coating into a bucket and dip a quality 2”–2 ½” wide nylon/polyester brush into the coating. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> To avoid drips, tap off any excess coating against the inside wall of the bucket.
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  152. Step 3
  153. With your brush, apply the coating onto the top horizontal frame of the fence between the support posts in the following order: top, face, and bottom. Repeat on the lower frame.<br><br><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> When working outside, it is best to work out of direct sunlight and in temperatures between 40º–90º F with moderate humidity.<br><br>
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  157. Step 4
  158. Continue to the support posts and apply the coating in the following order: top, inside edge, and face. Repeat on both support posts within the section. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> Always follow the wood grain when applying a wood coating.
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  162. Step 5
  163. Cut in a 3”–4" wide area around the perimeter of the horizontal frame and the support posts.
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  167. Step 6
  168. Pour coating into a paint tray and work a roller into the tray until it is fully loaded with coating. For best results, use a ⅜”–¾” roller cover.<br><br><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> For larger areas, consider using a 5-gallon bucket and a bucket grid.<br><br>
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  172. Step 7
  173. Apply the coating onto two or three vertical fence boards. Work from top to bottom.
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  177. Step 8
  178. Immediately back brush the rolled section using a 2”–3" nylon/polyester brush. <br /><br /><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">TIP:</font> Always brush wet or puddled coating into drier areas.
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  182. Step 9
  183. Reload the roller with coating and continue to the next section. As you go, roll back into the previous section immediately after the coating is applied.
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  187. Step 10
  188. Continue to back brush the newly rolled sections.
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  192. Step 11
  193. Repeat the process of cutting in, rolling, and back brushing until the fence is complete.
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  197. <font face="Frutiger76Italic"><font face="Frutiger67Condensed">Product Used:</font></font> Semi-Transparent Wood Stain (Redwood Naturaltone ST-122)<br><br>
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  200. Broom (Stiff Bristle)
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  202. Brush (2”–2½”)
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