Painting or staining a cedar fence

Question

Should a cedar fence be painted or stained? Thanks for your time.

Florin · Accepted Answer

It needs to be painted. Why can't the surface be prepared properly and it's ok

Peter · Answer

Hi,

Sorry for the late response.

Stained preferably. 

Regards,
Peter

Michael · Answer

I would normally recommend cedar wood to be stained rather than painted as it allows the wood to "breathe".and help extend the lifespan of the wood.

Ahmed · Answer

Cedar wood does not take paint well, and paint can actually reduce the lifespan of your cedar fence. Pressure-treated lumber can be painted or stained, but stain will not soak in as deeply with treated wood than it would with raw. It must dry out before treating

Will · Answer

Personally I would would stain it as paint generally flakes off in couple years.

Samuel · Answer

Hi there, 
In order to resist longer it would be highly recommended a good coat of wood stain.
If you have more questions please feel free to ask me .
Thank you!

Samuel

Alexandru · Answer

Staining does the job. I don't think the paint will stay on too long

Terry · Answer

Stained would be the preference for cedar. I would give it two coats also as it’s quite soft wood it will absorb it

Mohammad · Answer

In my experience, cedar wood to be stained rather than painted. In UK, we have less sunny weather and it will allow the wood to breathe well and keep for a long time.

Craig · Answer

Hello, to answer your question regarding the cedar fence, I would do either, cedar is a beautiful and will turn the most tremendous silver/grey colour

regards
Craig

Painting or staining a cedar fence

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