I am planning to restain my fence. I am going to powerwash it first, then apply a semi-transparent stain. Do you recommend oil or water based?
Fence Restaining.
Sep 12, 2007
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I have used both on stockade fence from Home Depot , I think the oil based it worth the extra effort. Same for water based polyurethane, I have seen that wear out in a year of heavy traffic (in a house)
Clark
Majority of stains are "combo" Alkyds - oil for penetration but water clean up. If it ain't metal, oil has no advantage.
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