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Stain vs. Paint on Redwood

naveenreddyla@gmail.com

2007-08-27, 8:25 pm

Hello,

I am installing fence which is using 4x4 redwood posts for the
supporting structure. The fence will run the length of an old concrete
wall that is topped with a chain link between along my property line.
Because the fence will be abutting this wall, I will have not have
ready access to the posts once the fence is installed.

I am looking for the best way to protect (painting or staining) these
posts from weathering and rot over the long haul so that I do not have
to restain/paint them for as long as possible. Asethetic is not a key
concern since the posts will be for the most part obscured by the
concrete wall. The only portion visible will be the portion that is
above the wall and visible from through the chain link fence on my
neighbor's side.

Any suggestions? I have read that solid color alkyd stains are good
for my intended purpose, but I have no real clue on this. Also any
suggestions on products would be helpful. Thanks.

Naveen

Phisherman

2007-08-27, 8:25 pm

On Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:48:20 -0700, naveenreddyla@gmail.com wrote:

>Hello,
>
>I am installing fence which is using 4x4 redwood posts for the
>supporting structure. The fence will run the length of an old concrete
>wall that is topped with a chain link between along my property line.
>Because the fence will be abutting this wall, I will have not have
>ready access to the posts once the fence is installed.
>
>I am looking for the best way to protect (painting or staining) these
>posts from weathering and rot over the long haul so that I do not have
>to restain/paint them for as long as possible. Asethetic is not a key
>concern since the posts will be for the most part obscured by the
>concrete wall. The only portion visible will be the portion that is
>above the wall and visible from through the chain link fence on my
>neighbor's side.
>
>Any suggestions? I have read that solid color alkyd stains are good
>for my intended purpose, but I have no real clue on this. Also any
>suggestions on products would be helpful. Thanks.
>
>Naveen

Paint provides better UV protection over time, but stain will not
peel. You could go with an opaque stain. Go with a quality product.
I like Cabot Decking stain (about 6 different colors or so).

Tony Hwang

2007-08-27, 8:25 pm

naveenreddyla@gmail.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am installing fence which is using 4x4 redwood posts for the
> supporting structure. The fence will run the length of an old concrete
> wall that is topped with a chain link between along my property line.
> Because the fence will be abutting this wall, I will have not have
> ready access to the posts once the fence is installed.
>
> I am looking for the best way to protect (painting or staining) these
> posts from weathering and rot over the long haul so that I do not have
> to restain/paint them for as long as possible. Asethetic is not a key
> concern since the posts will be for the most part obscured by the
> concrete wall. The only portion visible will be the portion that is
> above the wall and visible from through the chain link fence on my
> neighbor's side.
>
> Any suggestions? I have read that solid color alkyd stains are good
> for my intended purpose, but I have no real clue on this. Also any
> suggestions on products would be helpful. Thanks.
>
> Naveen
>
Hi,
My only choice is best quality stain. Painting? I'd rather leave it as
is then.

Roger Taylor

2007-08-28, 3:25 am

<naveenreddyla@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1188254900.937968.169150@e9g2000prf.googlegroups.com...
> Hello,
>
> I am installing fence which is using 4x4 redwood posts for the
> supporting structure. The fence will run the length of an old concrete
> wall that is topped with a chain link between along my property line.
> Because the fence will be abutting this wall, I will have not have
> ready access to the posts once the fence is installed.
>
> I am looking for the best way to protect (painting or staining) these
> posts from weathering and rot over the long haul so that I do not have
> to restain/paint them for as long as possible. Asethetic is not a key
> concern since the posts will be for the most part obscured by the
> concrete wall. The only portion visible will be the portion that is
> above the wall and visible from through the chain link fence on my
> neighbor's side.
>
> Any suggestions? I have read that solid color alkyd stains are good
> for my intended purpose, but I have no real clue on this. Also any
> suggestions on products would be helpful. Thanks.
>
> Naveen

I use Cabot's Decking Stain, the opaque version, which has pigments, but
does not peel.
Did my decks three years ago, and they look fabulous.
Cabots opaque stains are top rated this year by Consumer Reports, among all
deck and fence treatments.
Roger
>

Smitty Two

2007-08-30, 9:25 am

In article <1188254900.937968.169150@e9g2000prf.googlegroups.com>,
naveenreddyla@gmail.com wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am installing fence which is using 4x4 redwood posts for the
> supporting structure. The fence will run the length of an old concrete
> wall that is topped with a chain link between along my property line.
> Because the fence will be abutting this wall, I will have not have
> ready access to the posts once the fence is installed.
>
> I am looking for the best way to protect (painting or staining) these
> posts from weathering and rot over the long haul so that I do not have
> to restain/paint them for as long as possible. Asethetic is not a key
> concern since the posts will be for the most part obscured by the
> concrete wall. The only portion visible will be the portion that is
> above the wall and visible from through the chain link fence on my
> neighbor's side.
>
> Any suggestions? I have read that solid color alkyd stains are good
> for my intended purpose, but I have no real clue on this. Also any
> suggestions on products would be helpful. Thanks.
>
> Naveen

Leave 'em naked. Nothing you put on there is going to last as long or
protect any better than the wood itself.

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