Why Your Fence Stain Fails (Cedar vs Pine vs Redwood)
Picking the wrong fence stain can cost you years of life on your fence.
Oil vs water, cedar vs redwood vs pressure-treated — the wood matters, the stain matters, and how you apply it matters even more.
In this video, I break down what actually makes the best fence stain, explain oil-based vs water-based stains, and show which products work best for cedar, redwood, and pressure-treated pine fences. We’ll also cover why moisture content matters, when it’s safe to stain treated lumber, and why working stain into the grain is critical for long-term durability.
I’ll share pro-grade stain recommendations (no big-box junk), explain why some stains need multiple coats, and walk through the application mistakes that cause fences to fail early.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction
0:32 Water Based Stains Pros and Cons
1:35 Oil Based Stains Pros and Cons
2:22 Cedar Fence Pros and Cons With Stain Recommendations
3:32 Best Stain for Redwood Fences With Recommendations
4:30 Pressure Treated Pine Fence With Best Stain Recommendations
5:30 Other Stain Recommendations