Staining a Cedar Fence

After a new cedar fence is installed, many of our customers ask how to get their new wood fence stained. We here at CFC do not do staining, but we do know quite a few options for you to get the best results for your fence. Here is some information on the best way to go about this.

Hire a Professional

CFC Fences & Decks customers have used:

Woodstock Finishing (801) 222-WOOD

Fence Defense & Decks Defense (801) 836-1270

Do it Yourself

If staining a “silvered out” fence, pressure wash the fence at 3,000 psi.
Allow time for your cedar fence to dry. Whether freshly washed or newly built, your fence should have time to dry out. Check with a local stain pro or paint store for more specific details.

Select a stain. CFC recommends to following brands:
Cabot (Sold at Jones Paint & Glass, 801-373-3131) www.cabotstain.com
Also sold at Columbia Paint, 801-434-4180, www.columbiapaint.com
Messmer’s (Sold at Ace Hardware, 801-785-2221) www.messmers.com
TWP (Sold at Kwall Paint, 801-377-3160) www.gemini-coatings.com/?p=11778
Apply stain. Spraying is the easiest method.
You can also view this information at www.fenceutah.com/staining.
Another thing to consider is whether the company who you are considering is licensed and insured. You always want to be safe!