Many homeowners and commercial property owners want to save a few dollars and keep their fences looking new by staining their wood fences. As a team of professional wood fence staining experts, we’ve seen more than a few problems arise during the wood fence staining process. To help make your project go as smoothly as possible, the team at Stain and Seal Experts has written out some of the potential problems you may encounter while staining your fence and how to avoid them.
Settling and Separation
All wood fence stains are made of several different components that will settle after a period of time. This is especially true for fence stains from big box stores, where products can be left sitting on the shelves for years at a time.
If the stain isn’t properly mixed before being applied, you will end up with an uneven coating and application. We recommend mixing the stain using a high-speed drill mixer, which may not be available to all homeowners. Before applying, always thoroughly mix the fence stain and use a high-quality stain from a trusted manufacturer for the best results.
Improper Preparation
Before wood structures are painted or stained, the wood materials must be properly prepared. If the wood is not properly prepared, then the wood fence stain will not be able to adequately protect the wood and is more likely to flake or chip. This is especially true if your wood fence has been exposed to the Tennessee elements for several weeks or months before staining.
Thankfully, the team at Stain and Seal is here to help make the preparation process as easy as possible. Our team prepares your wood structure by applying our Eco-Cleaner, which is designed specifically to clean wood structures without harming the wood, unlike bleach or harsh cleaners. After thoroughly rinsing out the Eco-Cleaner, our team will apply a brightener. Following these steps ensures that your fence is properly prepared.
If you are looking to maintain your wood structure on your own, we also sell many of our products, so you can maintain your wood fence using the best products available.
Insufficient Film Thickness
The film thickness is the thickness of the dried fence stain on the surface of the fence. The film helps protect your fence against UV rays, water, wind, and other damaging weather conditions. If the film on your fence is too thin, your fence won’t be well-protected against environmental weather conditions.
Because wood is a natural material, it changes over time as it is exposed to different environmental factors. As the wood changes in moisture content, it goes through subtle changes that aren’t visible to the naked eye. If the stain on your fence has an insufficient film thickness, the stain won’t be able to protect the fence as it swells or shrinks when the moisture level changes.
UV Degradation
As a natural material, wood begins to break down immediately after installation. The sun, wind, and rain can all take a toll on your wood structure. As the wood starts to degrade, it becomes harder for the stain to adhere to the surface of the wood, leading to chipping and flaking.
At our Tennessee wood fence restoration company, we know the best way to protect your wood fence, patio, or pergola is to immediately stain the structure after installation. After your wood fence has been stained, it’s important to routinely stain the structure to prevent the wood from degrading after the stain has naturally worn away.
One of the best ways to protect your wood fence from the start is to choose pre-stained wood fence materials! The pre-stained fence materials have been stained by our professionals in a controlled environment, allowed to fully dry and cure, and are ready to protect your fence from the moment it’s installed.
Our Tennessee Wood Fence Restoration Company is Here to Help!
If you’re struggling to maintain your wood fence or if you want to leave wood fence staining in the hands of the pros, then the team at our Tennessee fence cleaning company would love to help. To learn more about our services, start by getting a fast, free online quote!
Work With the Top Tennessee Wood Fence Restoration Company Now!
The team at Stain and Seal Experts is here to help restore, stain, and clean your wood fence. To get started, give us a call at (615) 785-1861 or email us today for more information. We can’t wait to be your go-to Tennessee fence cleaning company.
