Fences
One side of the yard or the whole run, stained or painted.
Fence and deck staining in Memphis.
Dario’s Painting stains and paints wood fences, decks, porches and sheds across Memphis and Shelby County. The wood is cleaned and prepped first, then stained or painted and sealed against Tennessee weather, with Dario on the job from the estimate to the walkthrough.
- Free written estimates
- Licensed & insured
- Crews speak English & Spanish
Before
AfterIn short
Dario’s Painting stains and paints wood fences, decks, porches and sheds across Memphis and Shelby County: the wood is cleaned, prepped and given time to dry first, then stained or painted and sealed against Tennessee weather. The written estimate spells out exactly which sides and surfaces are included. National cost guides put deck staining at $550 to $1,250 and fence staining or painting at $750 to $4,250; your price comes from the free written estimate. Estimate visits are on weekdays from 11:30 to 1:30 and on Saturdays from 7am to 6pm.
What’s included
Everything wood in the yard.
Outdoor wood takes the worst of the weather, so the prep matters even more here than inside: stain and paint only last on clean, dry wood.
Decks
Deck boards, rails and steps, cleaned first, then stained or painted and sealed.
Porches & railings
Porch floors, posts and railings, as part of a bigger job or on their own.
Sheds
Sheds and small outbuildings, like the Bartlett shed in the photos above.
Cleaning & prep
The wood is cleaned and prepped first, and given time to dry before anything goes on it.
Sealed for the weather
Stained or painted and sealed against Tennessee weather: sun, rain and humidity.
How it goes
From the fence line to the final walkthrough.
The visit
Dario walks the fence line, the deck or the shed with you, checks the condition of the wood, and talks through stain or paint.
The estimate
A written quote with what is included, the prep, the product and the days, with a start day and an end day. Free, and yours to keep.
Clean and prep
The wood is cleaned and prepped, and given time to dry. Stain and paint only hold on dry wood.
Stain or paint
The stain or paint goes on and the wood is sealed against the weather. Rain moves outdoor dates, and you hear it from us first.
The walkthrough
You walk the job with Dario and point at anything that is not right. It is fixed before the job is called done.
Price
What fence and deck staining costs in Memphis.
National cost guides put deck staining at about $550 to $1,250 and a fence at $750 to $4,250. Your price is written after Dario has seen the wood; these are the ranges, and the things that move them.
| Job | National range | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Deck staining | $550–$1,250 | HomeAdvisor, Fixr |
| Deck, per sq ft | $1–$5 | HomeAdvisor ($1–$4, $850 on average), Fixr ($2–$5) |
| Fence staining or painting | $750–$4,250 | HomeAdvisor, Fixr |
| Fence, per linear foot | $2.25–$14 | HomeAdvisor ($3–$14, $1,700 on average), Fixr ($2.25–$10 for one side) |
National averages from published cost guides, not Memphis quotes and not Dario’s prices. Every range and its source is in the house painting cost guide. Your price comes from the free written estimate.
Length and height
How long the fence runs and how tall it is. A full backyard is a different job from one side.
Which sides
One side of the fence or both. The written quote spells out exactly which sides are included.
Condition of the wood
Gray, weathered wood or old peeling stain and paint take more cleaning and prep.
Stain or paint
A stain soaks in; a paint forms a film. They take different prep and different time.
Railings and steps
On a deck, rails, balusters and steps take far longer than the flat boards.
Access
Shrubs, vines and narrow side yards along a fence line take more work to get around and protect.
Outdoor wood in Memphis
What the weather here does to a fence or a deck.
Sun
Sunlight turns bare wood gray. A stain with pigment in it protects the wood from the sun better than a clear finish does.
Humidity and mildew
Fences in the shade and decks under trees grow mildew and green algae. It is cleaned off first; stain put over it traps it.
Rain and drying time
Wood that has just been washed or rained on needs time to dry before it will take stain evenly, so outdoor dates depend on the forecast.
New fences
New pressure-treated wood is often still wet from the treatment and usually needs to dry out before it takes stain. Dario can check the wood at the visit and tell you when it is ready.
We stain and paint fences, decks, porches and sheds across Memphis, East Memphis and the rest of Shelby County. Town by town, see what to know before painting in Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Cordova, Arlington and Lakeland, or see all the areas we paint.
How much does fence or deck staining cost in Memphis?
Nationally, HomeAdvisor puts deck staining at $550 to $1,250 and Fixr at $550 to $850. Fence staining or painting runs $750 to $4,250 in HomeAdvisor and $1,000 to $4,000 in Fixr, depending on length, height, condition and how many sides. Dario can check the wood at the visit, and the free written estimate gives your price.
Should I stain or paint my fence?
Stain soaks into the wood, and the lighter ones let the grain show; paint sits on top as a film and covers it. Stain tends to wear away rather than peel, while paint can peel if moisture gets behind it. Dario can talk through which suits your wood at the visit.
Can a new fence be stained right away?
Usually not. New pressure-treated wood is often still wet from the treatment and needs to dry out before it takes stain evenly. Dario can check the wood at the visit and tell you when it is ready.
Do you stain both sides of the fence?
Tell us which sides you want at the visit. The written quote spells out exactly what is included, so there is no confusion on the day.
Do you paint sheds?
Yes. Sheds and small outbuildings, like the backyard shed in Bartlett in the photos above.
Do you stain decks and porches?
Yes. Decks, porches and railings are cleaned and prepped, then stained or painted and sealed.
Can you just pressure wash my fence or deck?
Yes. A wash comes first on any fence or deck that is getting stained or painted, and it can also be booked on its own: rough ranges are about $1 to $2 per foot of fence, per side, and $150 to $300 for a deck. See pressure washing.
What happens if it rains?
Stain and paint need dry wood and a dry day, so outdoor dates depend on the weather. If one has to move, you hear it from us first.
Helpful guides
Before you decide.
How to stain a fence or deck
Clean, dry, repair, stain: coats, sprayers, drying times and how long stain lasts.
How often to repaint
Intervals for each room, surface and deck, plus the signs it is time to repaint.
When to paint an exterior
Label temperatures, dew point, rain and Memphis weather by month: the best windows for outside work.
More from Dario’s Painting
All servicesThe rest of what we paint.
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings, trim and doors, repaired first, then two coats.
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Exterior painting
Brick, siding, stucco and wood: washed, scraped and primed where needed, then two coats.
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Pressure washing
Houses, driveways, patios, decks and fences, washed clean of dirt, mildew and pollen.
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Cabinet painting
Kitchen and bathroom cabinets, sanded, primed and sprayed for a factory-smooth finish.
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Commercial & contract work
A painting sub for Memphis builders, GCs, property managers and investors.
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Free estimate
Get a free fence, deck or shed estimate.
Answer a few short questions and Dario calls you back to book a time to see the wood, usually within the hour between 7am and 7pm. Or call now and talk to him directly.
Rather pick the time yourself? Book the free estimate visit online (weekdays 11:30 to 1:30, Saturdays 7am to 6pm). dario@dariospainting.com · 7am to 7pm, seven days