Prep the fence for staining by either pressure washing, using a wire brush or sanding. If you choose to pressure wash, make sure to let it dry completely (3-5 days) before staining.

Masking is an important part of preparation! Cover any surfaces you do not want to risk overspray on using plastic or flooring paper. Rough surface painters tape will stick to most outdoor surfaces.

Set up your sprayer with stain. I like to choose a water clean up, waterproofing stain in a semi transparent shade. Water clean up stains are effective but a breeze to clean out of your sprayer!

I used the Wagner FLEXiO 5000 for this project. By having the gun separate from the motor, the lighter weight allowed me to work longer without taking breaks. I used the regular spray nozzle and set it to a one or two material flow (keep this low with stain!) and around an 8 for airflow.

It’s important to test your settings on scrap wood or cardboard before moving on to your fence. Adjust settings and troubleshoot as need be before spraying your project.

Spray that fence! This is by far the quickest part of the whole process. Make sure to keep moving while the trigger is pulled and move in a methodical pattern for even coverage. Take care to aim at each surface (edges!), using the vertical or horizontal spray pattern to get an even coverage and directional spray as needed for each section of the fence.

While the stain dries, clean your sprayer with warm soapy water. Proper cleaning will ensure your sprayer works well for future projects. Once your sprayer is clean and the fence is dry to the touch, remove masking and admire your project!

This sponsored project was created by Lemon Thistle. Head to the blog for the full post and details about this project, or watch the video!