Is it better to stain or paint a shed or fence? is it worth staining?

It depends on the finish you require and the protection you want to give to your wood fence and shed.

Paint will seep into cracks and cover damage but it only sits on top of the surface, providing weather protection. Its opaque colours are ideal for completely transforming the look of garden fences and sheds, from dark to light for example. Stain soaks into the wood fibres and, whilst you can choose a coloured stain, it still shows the wood grain through the colour - ideal if you prefer the natural beauty of wood rather than strong opaque colours that paint provides.

Should I pressure wash my fence before staining?

Preparation is key before application of wood stain to garden fences, sheds, and summer houses. Any surface that you intend to stain should be clean and dry and free of dirt, dust, grime, mould, algae, etc. Power wash or brush the surface down to prepare for staining.

Can I stain my side of the fence?

We are no legal experts, but you should always ask your neighbour before making changes and alterations to shared fencing, or sheds and summerhouses that are on the property line.