Baton Rouge Fence and Gate Fence Staining
Fence Staining and Sealing in Baton Rouge, LA
Fence staining and sealing slows down what Baton Rouge humidity does to wood: graying, cupping, splitting and mildew. Baton Rouge Fence and Gate connects homeowners with local installers who clean and stain new and existing pine and cypress fences once the wood is ready, so the fence looks better and lasts longer.
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- Serving the Baton Rouge area
- Independent local installers
Timing for New Fences
New treated pine is wet when it's installed. It needs time to dry before stain will soak in. Staining is often quoted as an option on the original fence job so it can be scheduled once the wood is ready. Water beading on the surface means it's not ready yet.
What Stain Does
Slows Graying
Pigment protects the wood from sun.
Repels Water
Less water soaking in means less cupping and splitting.
Fights Mildew
Long, humid summers grow mildew on the shady side. Stain with a mildewcide helps.
Evens the Color
New boards and repaired sections blend in.
Types of Stain
Clear and Toner
Show the most grain and need recoating sooner.
Semi-Transparent
The most popular choice. Color with grain showing.
Solid
Covers like paint. Hides mismatched boards but can peel over time.
Staining an Older Fence
Gray, mildewed wood needs cleaning and a brightener before stain. Loose or broken boards should be fixed first. See fence repair. Plan on recoating every few years to keep the protection up.
Protecting the Yard While Staining
Stain overspray travels. Plants along the fence, the neighbor's car and the house siding should be covered, and on windy days sprayers give way to brushes and rollers. A dry forecast for a day or two after staining lets the finish soak in instead of washing off in the next afternoon storm.
Price Worksheet
- Footage and heightLinear feet, one side or both.
- Fence styleBoard-on-board takes more stain than side-by-side.
- PrepCleaning and brightening older wood.
- Stain typeClear, semi-transparent or solid.
- RepairsLoose boards fixed first.
Back to Baton Rouge Fence and Gate.
Request a Quote
Tell us the footage, the age of the fence and whether you want one side or both stained. We'll match you with a local installer.
How It Works
- Tell us about the jobCall anytime or use the quote form.
- We match you with a local crewYour details go to an independent local installer that works your area.
- You get a quoteThe installer quotes, permits and does the work.
Call anytime.