Staining New wood fence

[G8asw]

Hi folks
I have just had some fencing replaced which looks very nice, trouble is it
shows up the rest of the fence which was replaced last year
I asked the contractor if he could supply the stain for me to repaint the old sections, he explained that the new sections were dipped in a water based
stain, which would only last about 12 months, and I would need an oil based stain, I am not keen on the the products in the DIY Warehouses, I consider they spoil the visual affect of the wood.
So the Question is anyone out there Know of a oil based brushing stain
that will look like the water based stain but last longer the Colour I am told
is harvest gold
Looking forward to hearing from you

 

[JohnD]

For fences, I always use the water-based stains. They are cheap, fast and easy to apply, and very easy to recoat. They look good for about 5 years. You can apply extra coats if you want. They leave a waxy water-repellent film on the surface. You can do your new fence at the same time if you want. You can always use the same or a darker colour, but it is no good putting a light colour on top of a dark one as they are not very opaque.

I do my side gate, garage door and shiplap cladding with the same stuff.

 

[G8asw]

Hi John D
Many thanks for reply which brand of stain did you use and did you brush or spray on the fence
regards Roy

 

[JohnD]

I always brush it on, it penetrates better than spraying

I have used Cuprinol and other brands, but I usually just buy the cheapest one.

 

[holmslaw]

I'm waiting for the first murder trial caused by some donut using spray on fence treatment.

 

[Deluks]

Harvest Gold is a colour in the Ronseal Fence Life range. Costs under a tenner for 5litres, used it on my shed couple of years ago and does the job.
It will be fine til next or the year after, but I might give it another coat this year if I'm bored one Sunday. Used a 4" brush from the pound shop.