How to Stain a Backyard Fence

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Why stain a fence?

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What should I use?

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Swipe up for my favorite stain sprayer

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set up sprayer

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stain fence!

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Staining Tips

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Do I need to seal it?

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Does it go through?

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How to Stain a Backyard Fence

Why stain a fence?

Why stain a fence?

What should I use?

What should I use?

Swipe up for my favorite stain sprayer

set up sprayer

set up sprayer

stain fence!

stain fence!

Staining Tips

Staining Tips

BEFORE

AFTER

Do I need to seal it?

Do I need to seal it?

Does it go through?

Does it go through?

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