{"id":1937,"date":"2021-05-29T17:46:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-29T21:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/?p=1937"},"modified":"2024-02-29T17:05:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-29T22:05:32","slug":"should-you-stain-seal-fence-after-pressure-washing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diywithchristine.com\/should-you-stain-seal-fence-after-pressure-washing\/","title":{"rendered":"Fence Protection: Should You Stain\/Seal After Pressure Washing?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Wondering if you have to stain or seal a fence after pressure washing? Look no further because I have your answer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Staining a wood fence after pressure washing is not necessary. However, if the protective sealant was removed during pressure washing or one never existed, then sealing the fence is necessary to protect the fence from sun and moisture damage and keep the fence looking newer and more vibrant for longer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I get it. After spending all of that time pressure washing, the last thing you want to do is go through the effort of staining and sealing a wood fence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n (At least, I didn’t haha!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, while it is not necessary to stain a fence after power washing, numerous benefits should persuade you to take a little bit of extra time now to protect your clean wood fence for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The first benefit of staining or sealing a fence after pressure washing is the enriched color and wood grain within the fence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Typically, bare, unsealed, and unstained wood isn’t viewed as pretty because it’s dull and one-dimensional. And on the flipside, dirty, algae-covered wood that hasn’t been stained or sealed isn’t viewed as pretty either. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n So it’s common to stain the wood to help pull out the beautiful wood grain within.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Although, if you do love the natural color of the wood fence, that’s okay! <\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s becoming more trendy to keep the natural color of the wood and just apply a sealer (or topcoat) to the wood. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, the idea is to enhance the color and grain of the wood, which helps add dimension to the wood and makes the wood appear “shiny and bright”.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These visually appealing benefits from applying stain or sealant help the fence stay looking brand new and well maintained for longer.<\/p>\n\n\nQuick Navigation: What Happens If You Don’t Stain Or Seal Your Fence After Pressure Washing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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One: Enrich The Color & Wood Grain Of The Fence<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n