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🖌️ Fence Stain Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost to stain a wood fence — gallons of stain, pump sprayer, wood cleaner for weathered fences, drop cloth, and stir sticks.

Project Details

Fence Length (feet)

Linear feet of fence panels to stain

Fence Height (feet)

Height of the fence panels

Sides to Stain (1=one side, 2=both sides)

1 = stain facing side only; 2 = both sides of fence

Fence Condition (1=new wood, 2=weathered/gray)

Weathered wood needs cleaning before stain absorbs properly

Your Estimate

Enter your details and hit Calculate to see results.

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Fence & Deck Stain

Semi-transparent penetrating stain — protects while showing wood grain

Fastest application method — covers 10x faster than brush

Wood Cleaner / Brightener

Removes gray oxidation so stain penetrates evenly

Stain settles in can — stir thoroughly before and during use

Protect ground and plants from stain drips when spraying

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Pro Tips

✓ Stain on a cool, cloudy day — direct sun causes stain to dry before penetrating
✓ New wood should weather 2-4 weeks before staining for best absorption
✓ Weathered gray wood MUST be cleaned and brightened first — stain won't stick to oxidized fiber
✓ Back-brush or roll immediately after spraying to work stain into the wood grain
✓ One gallon covers about 150-200 sqft on rough-sawn fence boards

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