Fence Stain Calculator
Estimate exterior fence stain from fence length, height, painted sides, coat count, product coverage, waste and container size.
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5 containers
Fence-face area
1,200 ft²
Adjusted surface area
1,380 ft²
Total coat area
2,760 ft²-coats
Required stain
20.24 gal
Calculator
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Enter the project details and calculate a rounded material estimate.
Methodology
Transparent calculation
BuildMeter converts every input to a consistent internal unit, applies the selected allowance, and rounds products up to whole purchasable units.
Adjusted surface = length × height × stained sides × detail factor. Required stain = adjusted surface × coats ÷ coverage × extra allowance. Containers are rounded up.
FAQ
Fence Stain Calculator questions
Is fence stain coverage lower than paint coverage?+
It can be, especially on rough, dry or weathered wood. Use the coverage stated for the selected stain and application method.
Should posts and rails be measured separately?+
For maximum precision, yes. The detail percentage provides a simpler planning allowance when separate measurements are unavailable.
Does spraying use more stain?+
Overspray and transfer loss can increase consumption, so raise the extra allowance when spraying.