San Antonio TexasStaining and Sealing

In general, there are no temperature or sunlight restrictions on our oil-based penetrating stains. However, the wood must be dry, with a moisture level under 13% therefore, it would be important to choose a day with low humidity. As a result, in most parts of the country, it is generally safe to stain year-round.

In general, you want your contractor to be able to access the wooden structure with ease. Trimming back large landscaping, such as shrubs and smaller trees from fence or deck lines will help your contractor be able to get to all parts of your fence or deck. Try to remove all furniture from decks, along with ornamental items or decor, such as hanging or potted plants, patio lighting (if it is against the fence or in the way of a deck structure), and outdoor rugs. Mowing the grass around the base of all structures is beneficial, along with weed-eating along fence lines. Also, we require that you turn off any scheduled sprinkler use.

Maintaining your outdoor space is just as important as maintaining your indoor space! Several times a year, it is best to clean stained fences with a broom or leaf blower to keep dirt particles and debris off the wood. A soft wash with gentle cleaning chemicals is recommended once a year to "sanitize" your wooden structures and to kill any organic growth that your fence might accumulate.

Other than general cleaning, it is best to apply a maintenance coat of stain to your fence every three years to keep it looking great and to keep the wood protected. This maintenance suggestion also depends on the color of stain you have chosen for your structure. Maintenance could be needed sooner for lightly pigmented colors or natural tones, while more heavily pigmented and darker stains tend to last longer between applications.