How To Stain Cedar Fence Boards

The brush bristles will distribute the stain evenly onto the wood as well as helping to reach the undulations on the surface of the cedar.

How to stain cedar fence boards.

Cedar fence stain is a type of paint product that can be applied to wood fence materials prior to or after construction to enhance the wood s natural tone or change the wood s appearance to an entirely different color while allowing the wood grain to show through. Start at one end of the fence and apply a generous amount of stain to the wood. The few solid particles in this mix will not significantly obscure cedar s wood grain. After you have washed it wait for it to dry before applying any stain to the cedar.

Stain the cedar fence with a spraying machine. Use a thick brush when staining. Work vertically in small 3 foot sections. However with semi transparent stains you will need to take care with the application.

Semi transparent stains are your best bet when you want the real look of slightly weathered cedar with protection. Staining cedar with a semi transparent stain. Start spraying at the top of your fence and work your way down moving the sprayer vertically to apply stain along the wood grain.