There are many homeowners who stain their fence because it improves their property’s curb appeal. While it does improve the look, staining your fence can actually be a wise investment that will save you money in the long run by increasing the life of your fence. By staining your fence with our quality stains you will protect your investment from the harsh Oklahoma environment, UV Rays, mold, and mildew growth, while virtually eliminating all wood warping as your fence ages. 

All of Standard Paints Wood Defender® stains have a 2 to 3-year warranty depending on the type of product selected and on new wood only. The warranty that comes with all of our stains has actually been tested and is based on extreme climates like Florida, where some of the highest humidity and UV Ray measurements have been recorded. You can feel confident, as we do, that all of our stains last well beyond the manufacturer’s warranty period. Here in our Oklahoma climate, the semi-transparent stains generally hold up between 3 to 4 years on your first application and the transparent stain between 2 to 3 years. Once you become one of our clients, we will follow up with you regularly by email once a year and on your anniversary date at the 2 or 3-year point to have your recoat scheduled with our repeat client discount. We can increase the life of your fence, deck, or pergola indefinitely with regular applications. Typically you will get an extra year out of your recoat before the next application is needed.

Them Stain Guys only uses the highest-quality, commercial-grade stains not available at any of the local home improvement warehouses. Wood Defender® stains are all deep-penetrating, oil-based products that protect your lumber from the inside out. We offer two completely separate products that are uniquely and specifically formulated for their end users. One formula is specially designed for fences and the other formula for contact surfaces such as decks and playground equipment. Both of these highly-durable, uniquely-designed staining formulas leave a uniform finish with absolutely no drips, runs, or lap marks visible, we guarantee it! The common products sold, used by most do-it-yourself homeowners, are not oil based and do not penetrate into the lumber. Unfortunately, this makes these products extremely difficult to work with and merely puts a surface film on the wood similar to a paint. This explains why these surface film forming stains peel, blister, and crack within a short period of time after their application. If you are interested in staining your own fence or deck, we supply all of the stains shown on our color charts. 

We can help you determine the quantity needed for your project and even make arrangements to deliver the products to you. We do all of this because one of our goals is to increase the amount of quality stained fences, decks, and pergolas in Central Oklahoma, making this great state even more beautiful!

Our semi-transparent stains - utilize opaque pigmentation at a reduced rate to achieve a stained appearance. The unique pigment combination has been tested to prove its unparalleled UV protection. The semi-transparent fence stain is backed by a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty for new wood. This is our most popular formula. It works extremely well on new or cleaned structures. Although the semi-transparent fence stain is backed by a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty and typically lasts between 4 to 5 years but to maintain its longevity we and the manufacturers recommend staining each project every 2-3 years to have the best look for many years to come. The three most popular colors in this formula are Sierra, Sable Brown, and Rustic Oak. 

Our transparent stains - utilize ultra-fine, trans-oxide pigments to highlight and reveal all of the wood grain while staining and protecting the fence. Trans-oxide pigments are ground so fine they are very resistant to ultraviolet rays. The transparent fence stain is commonly desired on a new cedar or redwood fence where the customer is striving to highlight and glorify the beauty in the wood grain. The transparent fence stain is backed by a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty for new wood and typically lasts between 2 to 3 years. The four most popular colors in this formula are Cedar Tone, Leatherwood, Bright Cedar and Oxford Brown.

Absolutely! With Them Stain Guys, our goal is to leave each job looking better than it did when we arrived. We protect your house, concrete, vehicles, landscaping, pool, gutters, downspouts, windows, and anything else that might catch a breeze of over-spray while we are staining. We are also extremely careful to protect any surrounding property as well. We continue to grow because of our reputation for our highest quality work, highest owner standards, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction. We put everything we've got into every job we do, giving you the most quantity and quality possible! We have only gotten better each year and are always growing as leaders in the industry. 

The finished result will not vary between 34 and 99 degrees, making staining here in Central Oklahoma possible in nearly every week of every year. When it comes to a successful staining application, we focus on moisture more than temperature. As long as the core of the wood is not frozen (above 34 degrees for one to two hours before the application) the wood can receive a successful treatment. However, we won't stain unless its above 45 degrees. All wood has a natural moisture content to it, and if frozen will prevent the proper penetration of the stain. More about moisture: we will never stain a wet fence due to rain, sleet, heavy fog, or snow. The wood needs a full 24-72 hours to dry out in most cases. That's why we always recommend turning your sprinklers off the day before we are scheduled to stain your fence. How long does the stain need to be on my fence or deck before it can get wet? Although we try to schedule jobs so that you get 12 to 24 hours of dry time, the truth is that it can rain 30 minutes after the end of the application with no ill effects but we don't recommend it. The stain only requires 30 minutes to soak into the wood to be completely sealed and weatherproof. This is backed by and guaranteed from the manufacturer. 

Wood is organic. Mother Nature has a way of recycling all of her organic material—it’s called decay. The gray that shows up in the wood is mold and mildew rotting the structure away right before our eyes! The best time to stain and protect a fence, deck, or pergola is shortly after it's been installed. By sealing it up before Mother Nature sets in, you can avoid the deterioration process altogether and extend the life of your fence, deck, or pergola indefinitely! If left untreated your lumber will turn gray within a few short months (the average gray time is 12 to 16 months depending on how much moisture the wood encounters). The life of an untreated fence will run anywhere from 5 to 7 years (on average) before replacement becomes necessary. A well taken care of fence, deck, or pergola will maintain its integrity throughout the homeowner’s lifetime. 

Your fence, deck, or pergola can be cleaned and restored to its natural wood color. See our before and after page for pictures of this procedure. This process will remove all of the built-up mildew and mold growth and allow us to stain the wood as if it were new. Some people use power/pressure washers to achieve this, but we prefer to carefully apply bleach for the cleaning of all aged structures. The chlorine solution is far less abrasive and allows us to get a better end result after the staining is complete. We have also found that using power/pressure washers at 2700-3500psi significantly damages the wood when not done by professional companies by raising the grain, leaving streaks in the wood, and causes the structure to have pulp on the exterior that leaves an undesirable finish. This high pressure also pumps moisture into the pores which are the source of mold and mildew growth causing further damage. The proper cleaning and preparation of the surface of the wood is a crucial step in obtaining the desired look after the staining has been completed. 

After proper cleaning of the aged boards, we can bring them back to their natural state and make them blend well with the new boards. We strongly recommend the semi-transparent fence stains on any structure that requires cleaning or has had any repairs so that a uniform appearance can be achieved.

No... All of these products utilize a modified oil formula that enhances penetration and does not leave a surface film. The lack of a film on the surface of the wood makes re-coats a snap. In many circumstances, if the stain is in good condition on the fence there will be absolutely no prep work required for a re-spray.

The ease of re-coats allows them stain guys to establish a fence maintenance program with our customers, returning every two to six years to re-spray the fence. 

We generally get out to complete the estimate within 3 to 5 business days. We do our best to give a response to your request within 24 hours of being notified, letting you know that we have received your request and will be out to complete the estimate as quickly as possible. 

We can usually get out to complete your staining project within 1 to 1 1/2 weeks, depending on the previously scheduled workload and weather conditions.

We thrive on great communication with our customers, keeping them informed on exactly where they are on our schedule. We always provide as much advanced notice as possible, never arriving unannounced. We have a full-time staff that runs two truck and trailer systems daily. We do not hire any day labor employees.