Privacy Fences
Privacy fencing at the back of a lot screens the garden from neighbors and passersby. It needs a thorough cleaning and real drying time before any stain can soak in.
Fence staining and sealing
Belle Meade Fence Staining & Sealing: A Finish That Belongs With the Home
Alan Robinson Painting stains board fences, garden fencing and gates in Belle Meade in the tone you choose to sit quietly beside stone, brick and garden, cleaning the wood first and finishing both sides, as we do for homes in the neighborhood inside and out.
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Wood Fence Staining for Estate Grounds
A fence frames the yard, the drive and the pool, and a freshly stained one helps the grounds look as graceful as the house. The work is rarely a single stretch of boards. More often it means a board fence along the drive, garden fencing around a kitchen bed or pool, and a privacy screen at the back of the lot. We take care of all of it, in the color you choose to suit the character of the house.
The goal is a fence that looks as settled as the grounds around it. That means a stain color that respects the stone and brick of the house, preparation unhurried enough to let the wood dry fully, and the kind of professional fence staining that reaches the edges, rails and caps a visitor never looks at but the weather always finds.
Which Fences Do We Stain?
When every run of fencing on an estate lot shares one quiet tone, the property reads as a single, well-tended landscape rather than a patchwork of wood. Here is what we stain.
Board and picket fences
Board fences along a drive or a front garden are part of how a property meets the street. Their open design exposes every edge, so each board is coated on all its faces rather than just the side that shows.
Posts, caps and rails
Posts are where a fence begins to age, from the open grain at the top and from damp soil at the base. We give the post caps extra stain and look closely at the rails and the bottoms of the pickets.
Gates
Garden gates, pool gates and a gate to the service yard are handled every day. We work the stain carefully around their hinges and latches so each one matches the fence it hangs in.
Both sides, sealed
A fence left bare on one face takes moisture in from behind. Staining and fence sealing on both sides keep the boards weathering evenly and the color true.
Matching a neighbor's fence
Some fence lines are shared, and the neighbor's side has its own history. We can test colors beside an existing fence so the two properties meet without an awkward seam.
“He thoroughly researched his job and what would be the best materials, methods and techniques well before starting the re-staining job on our front door.”
Fences That Belong on an Estate
On a property like this the fence is part of the landscape, and homeowners want it to settle into the gardens rather than call attention to itself.
Board Fences and Garden Fencing
Much of the fencing here is ornamental as much as practical. A board fence along the lawn or a low enclosure around a garden bed is meant to be looked at, and its proportions matter. We stain every board, rail and post to one even depth of color, so the fence frames the planting instead of competing with it. It is work a fence staining company should approach as carefully as the house itself, and there are finished runs in the gallery of our fence work.
Colors Beside Stone and Brick
Alan Robinson is a fine artist whose murals hang at The Temple Preschool in Belle Meade, and color matters as much on a fence line as on a canvas. A warm cedar tone that glows beside gray stone can look orange against old red brick, so we bring samples to the fence itself and look at them in the light of your garden; the tone you choose is the one we apply. A great deal of our artist's approach to color comes from those years at the easel.
Caps, End Grain and Drying Time
A fence lasts longest when the places water gets in are sealed with care. Post caps and board ends drink in rain faster than any face of the fence, so careful fence sealing starts there, and each section gets the time it needs to dry before any stain goes on. When the trim and shutters are due as well, exterior painting for the house can be planned in the same season.
Our Fence Staining and Sealing Process
It begins in the garden. We walk the fencing with you, looking at the wood, any old finish, the gates and the plantings along the line, and then prepare an itemized written estimate.
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Pressure wash and dry
A gentle wash lifts mildew and gray wood fibers without scarring the grain, and then the fence is left to dry thoroughly, which simply takes patience.
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Prep posts, caps and pickets
Beds, borders and stonework are covered, and each post top, rail edge and picket base is checked before any stain is opened.
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Stain both sides
Stain is applied to both faces and worked into the grain, brushed or sprayed depending on the fence and the plantings close to it.
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Seal and inspect
End grain and caps are finished, and then we walk the fencing with you on both sides before calling it complete.
You can read more about how we handle fence staining and sealing across Greater Nashville.
What Homeowners Say About Working With Us
5.0 · 73 Verified Google ReviewsIf you’re looking for the most professional, thoughtful, and detail oriented painter, look no further. I originally hired another company that ended up doing a terrible job staining our fence. Alan came to our rescue and did a fantastic job from beginning to end. Additionally, Alan is a pleasure to work with. Going forward, myself (and now my in laws) will be going back to Alan for every future painting projects.
Alan is incredible. He has painted our living room and our deck and did amazing work with each project. He is a quick worker but still manages to deliver flawless results—not to mention he is a truly kind soul!
Alan stained a covered pergola for us and did an awesome job. Perfect detail just as he did painting a bathroom for us several years ago. Highly recommend Alan.
Alan and his team did a fantastic job giving our 25 year old house a fresh modern look!
Fence Staining Projects Across Greater Nashville
What Determines the Cost of Fence Sealing and Staining?
An estate property can hold several fences, each different, so pricing is always done on site. These six factors shape it most, and your written estimate details them. We've gathered published fence staining prices so any estimate can be read in context.
- Size
Linear feet and height
Several runs of fencing on one lot add up, as does a taller privacy screen.
- Scope
One side or both
We usually recommend both faces, which doubles the surface but protects the wood.
- Prep
Condition and old stain
Heavy mildew or a worn film finish means more cleaning first.
- Details
Gates and caps
Garden gates, decorative caps and ironwork beside the wood all take handwork.
- Finish
Stain type
Transparent and semi-transparent stains show the grain; solid stains hide more and differ in upkeep.
- Access
Access along the run
Planting beds, stone walls and slopes along the fence line add time and care.
A fence stained properly, both faces where we can reach them, costs more than a one-side spray and lasts years longer. Pay for your project in fixed monthly payments through Acorn Finance. Check your options in about a minute; it won’t affect your credit score.How financing worksCheck your options (opens Acorn Finance in a new tab) can turn that into fixed monthly payments; checking your options takes about a minute and won’t affect your credit score.
Questions Homeowners Ask Before Staining a Fence
A few questions we're often asked about fences on older properties.
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Can you match a new stain to an existing fence?
Often, yes. Weathered wood changes color over time, so we test samples directly on the existing fence and look at them in daylight before committing. Where the old finish is very uneven, cleaning the whole run and restaining it together can give a closer match than trying to blend.
Do you stain garden fencing and gates as well as privacy fences?
Yes. Board fences, low garden enclosures, pool fencing and gates are all part of the work, and gates get particular care around their hinges and latches.
Does staining a fence here need city approval?
Belle Meade's architectural review, a Certificate of Appropriateness, applies to construction and alterations that need a building or demolition permit. If you're planning a new fence or a change beyond restaining, check with the city before work starts.
Should we wait to stain a newly built fence?
Usually. New cedar or pressure-treated pine needs time to weather before stain will soak in, and the right moment depends on the wood and the season, so we check it rather than set a date in advance.
Looking for a fence staining company near me? What to know.
We're a family fence staining company working across Greater Nashville, and we'd like you to judge us by the care we take with a garden, not by the map. Call and we'll come walk your fencing with you.
Fence Staining in Belle Meade, Along Its Quiet Streets
From the grounds along the boulevards to the Highlands and Cherokee Park, each property's fencing gets the same patient cleaning, staining and sealing, in a color that suits the house.
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Belle Meade Boulevard
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Jackson Boulevard
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Lynnwood
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Belle Meade Links (opens in Google Maps)
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Belle Meade Highlands (opens in Google Maps)
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Whitland Area (opens in Google Maps)
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Cherokee Park (opens in Google Maps)
Covering 37205 and more.
More for the Yard, and Close By
More painting for your home
Fencing is often one part of caring for a larger property.
- Plaster walls and original trim insideInterior painting with patience for an older home.
- Painted brick and historic trimExterior care for estate homes.
- Porches, terraces and garden decksCleaned and sealed to suit an older home.
- Butler's pantries and fine cabinetryRefinished without losing their character.
Fence work in neighboring communities
The same care reaches the neighboring communities too.
- Fence staining in BellevueWest on Highway 100, where our office is.
- Nashville backyard fencesAcross Green Hills, Sylvan Park and neighborhoods nearby.
- Long fence runs in BrentwoodSouth past Radnor Lake, on generous lots.