Use a paint roller with a medium nap cover to apply a soaking coat to the wood.
Redwood fence stain before and after.
The right level of opacity depends on the type of surface and your personal preference.
Allow at least 24 hours.
Applying a stain is a bit trickier than sealers and is best left to professionals.
Before applying the fence stain be sure the fence is dry.
This is true especially if you install with pressure treated pine fence posts.
Let the wood absorb as much sealer as it can.
Just like a deck it needs to dry before applying a finish.
Purchasing a new fence is a big investment.
Although a wood stain is more expensive than a sealer it can last up to 5 times longer and looks more professional.
If it s cool and humid allow another 24 hours.
So you certainly get your money s worth.
I was told we should have stained it to preserve it.
Most installers will tell you to wait a period of time after installation to apply stain or paint.
It is exactly 1 year old and has darkened to a grayish hue.
If so clean the fence a couple of days before you plan to stain it.
Older wood fences may have mold mildew dirt and other debris on them that may affect how well the wood absorbs the wood stain.