How to stain a fence
Making your old fence look beautiful is easy with the right BEHR® Product. Choose a BEHR Solid Color or Semi-Transparent Stain or a BEHR Transparent Wood Finish.
For best results:
Remove old stains & wood finishes with BEHR PREMIUM® Wood Stain & Finish Stripper. To remove mold & mildew stains, and to restore the wood's natural color, use BEHR PREMUIM® All-In-One Wood Cleaner.
Apply stain with quality equipment and back brush to ensure even application.
Tools & supplies
- Bucket
- Broom (Stiff Bristle)
- Brush (2"-2½")
- Bucket Grid
- Chemical Resistant Gloves
- Drop Cloths
- Extension Pole
- Vinyl Gloves
- Hose
- High Pressure Nozzle
- Paint Can Opener
- Paint Tray
- Paint Tray Liner
- Painter's Tape
- Plastic Sheeting
- Pressure Washer
- Protective Apparel
- Pump Sprayer
- Rags
- Roller Cover and Frame
- Stir Stick
Step-by-step process
Coating a fence
Step 1
Apply BEHR stains and wood finishes with a quality brush, roller or sprayer, following all label instructions.
TIP:
A quality pump sprayer may be used when applying wood finishes as well as semi-transparent stains.
Step 2
Always back brush to ensure even application. Apply finish following the grain of the wood, working from top to bottom.
Step 3
Continue the application process until your project is complete.
