Why Stain Your Southlake Fence?
- ✔ Helps protect exterior wood from North Texas sunlight, heat, wind, and rain
- ✔ Slows weather-related warping, cracking, twisting, splitting, fading, and graying
- ✔ Reduces moisture absorption and the conditions that contribute to mildew and fungal growth
- ✔ Enhances the natural grain and enriches the color of cedar and other wood species
- ✔ Supports a longer service life when combined with proper installation and routine maintenance
Just installed a new cedar privacy fence? See our Southlake wood-fence options and ask us when your new fence will be ready for its first stain application.
Professional-Grade Wood Defender® Stain
We use Wood Defender®, an oil-based exterior wood stain designed to penetrate the wood rather than form only a surface coating. It provides rich color and protective coverage for cedar, pine, ranch rail fencing, privacy fences, gates, pergolas, and other exterior wood surfaces.
- ✔ Transparent, semi-transparent, and solid-color appearance options
- ✔ Helps protect exterior wood from UV exposure and moisture penetration
- ✔ Professional spray application for consistent coverage
- ✔ Options for eligible new fences and properly prepared older fences
Transparent Fence Stain & Sealant
The best solution for new cedar fencing.
- Ultra fine Trans Oxide pigments highlight the wood grain
- Resistant to UV rays
- Coverage 100–150 sqft/gallon
- 2 year warranty
Semi-Transparent Fence Stain & Sealant
The best solution for re-staining existing or pressure-treated fencing.
- Opaque pigmentation to achieve stain look while highlighting grain
- Resistant to UV rays
- Coverage 150–200 sqft/gallon
- 3 year warranty
200 Series Multipurpose Stain & Sealant
Ideal for fences, decks, pergolas, and horizontal or vertical wood surfaces.
- Unique formula of oils and resins
- Penetrates deep into wood for water and UV protection
- Anti-mildew and anti-fungal additives
- Transparent and semi-transparent available
- Coverage 150–250 sqft/gallon
- California Compliant: < 100 grams VOC/liter
Before & After Fence Staining
See how professional staining can refresh and protect exterior wood. View more completed projects in our Gallery.
Fence-Staining Service Areas Near Southlake
We provide professional fence staining and sealing for homeowners, residential estates, rental properties, HOA communities, ranch properties, and commercial properties throughout Southlake and surrounding North Texas communities.
- Southlake, Westlake, Grapevine, Colleyville, and Keller
- Trophy Club, Roanoke, Coppell, Flower Mound, and North Richland Hills
- Fort Worth and other nearby Dallas-Fort Worth communities
- Cedar privacy fences, weathered fences, ranch rail fencing, pergolas, gates, and patio structures
Is your fence already turning gray? We can evaluate its condition and determine whether cleaning, preparation, and staining can restore and protect the wood.
Flexible Financing Available
Financing options are available for qualifying Southlake fencing, automatic gate, pergola, decorative fencing, flooring, and fence-staining projects.
Financing is provided by an independent third-party lender. Approval, interest rates, payment amounts, and loan terms are subject to the lender's eligibility requirements.
What Our North Texas Customers Say
“After staining our cedar fence, it looks brand new again. Acevedo's product is high quality, and the color came out perfect.”
“We saw an immediate difference—no more gray wood! The Wood Defender stain made the fence look new and richer in color.”
“The application was clean, and it brought out the rich tone in our wooden gate. Professional work and great communication.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Fence Staining in Southlake
How long does fence staining last?
A professionally applied stain may last approximately 3–5 years before requiring maintenance, although the actual interval depends on the stain type, color, sunlight exposure, sprinkler overspray, rain, fence orientation, wood condition, and maintenance.
Do you stain new cedar fences?
Yes. Staining a new cedar fence after the wood is sufficiently dry helps protect it from UV exposure, moisture absorption, graying, and premature weathering. The proper waiting period depends on the wood's moisture level and site conditions. Learn more on our Southlake wood fence styles and species page .
Can you stain older fences?
Yes, if the fence is structurally suitable for staining. We evaluate and prepare older fencing before applying stain. Depending on its condition, preparation may include cleaning, removing surface contaminants, and allowing the wood to dry.
What stain products do you use?
We primarily use Wood Defender® oil-based exterior wood stains. These products penetrate the wood and help protect it from UV exposure, moisture penetration, fading, graying, and North Texas weather.
When is the best time to stain a fence in Southlake?
Spring and fall often provide favorable staining conditions, but fence staining can be completed at other times of the year when temperature, wood moisture, wind, rain, and forecast conditions meet the product's application requirements.
Do you stain pergolas, gates, and ranch rail fencing?
Yes. We stain eligible cedar fences, privacy fences, gates, pergolas, patio structures, ranch rail fencing, split rail fencing, and other exterior wood structures.
How long does fence staining take?
Many residential fence-staining projects can be completed in one day, but larger projects or fences requiring cleaning and preparation may take longer. Timing also depends on fence size, wood condition, drying time, access, and weather.
Will staining help my fence last longer?
Staining can support a longer fence service life by reducing UV and moisture exposure that contributes to fading, graying, cracking, warping, and premature deterioration. Proper construction, drainage, and routine maintenance remain important.
Do you offer transparent and semi-transparent stain colors?
Yes. Available options may include transparent, semi-transparent, and solid-color finishes. Product and color availability will be confirmed when your project is quoted.
Do you offer financing for fence-staining projects?
Yes. Financing options are available for qualifying fence-staining and outdoor improvement projects. Approval, rates, and loan terms are determined by the third-party lender.