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.

Suggested 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

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.