Why Is Disc Sanding Important for Fence Staining?
Disc sanding matters because it prepares the entire wood surface of a fence to properly absorb and hold stain. YuCan Property Services identifies prep work and high-quality stains and products as the two most important aspects of a long-lasting fence staining project and disc sanding of the entire fence surface is a core part of that prep work.
What Is Disc Sanding in Fence Preparation?
Disc sanding is one of the preparation steps YuCan Property Services uses before applying stain. The company’s fence staining process includes pressure washing or blow cleaning, scraping and sanding rough, damaged, loose and chipping areas and then disc sanding the entire fence surface. This makes disc sanding part of a broader preparation system rather than a standalone step, with the goal of leaving all surfaces clean and bondable before staining begins.
Spot Sanding vs Disc Sanding
YuCan Property Services treats spot sanding and disc sanding as two distinct steps in its process, each covering a different part of the fence:
| Aspect | Spot Sanding | Disc Sanding |
| Coverage | Rough, damaged, loose or chipping areas only | Entire surface area of the fence |
| When it happens | Right after cleaning, to address specific problem spots | After spot repairs, before masking and staining |
| Purpose | Fixes visible damage in isolated areas | Creates a uniform surface across the whole fence |
Why Is Disc Sanding Important for Fence Staining?
It Completes Comprehensive Prep
Since prep work is one of the two most important aspects of a long-lasting fence staining project, sanding the whole surface rather than only the damaged spots is what makes that prep comprehensive.
It Supports a Consistent Finish
Because disc sanding covers the entire fence rather than only visibly rough patches, it gives the stain coats that follow a more even surface to sit on across the full length of the fence.
It Works Together With High-Quality Stains
YuCan pairs its prep process with two top coats of stain from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams, available in transparent, semi-transparent, semi-solid or solid colour finishes, tying prep and product together for the results the company promises.
YuCan’s Fence Staining Process
- Pressure washing or blow cleaning so all surfaces are clean and bondable
- Scraping and sanding of rough, damaged, loose or chipping areas
- Disc sanding of the entire surface area of the fence
- Covering, masking and protecting non-paintable areas such as walkways and surrounding concrete
- Applying two top coats of high-quality stain once prep work is complete
What Results Can You Expect?
YuCan Property Services states that a quality professional fence staining job, done their way, is built to last 10+ years and the company backs its work with a 5-year written warranty.
Get a Free Fence Staining Quote
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Call 778-829-7248 or contact YuCan Property Services online today for your free quote.
FAQs
Is disc sanding done on the whole fence or just damaged spots?
The entire surface area of the fence is disc sanded, not just the rough or chipping sections. Spot scraping and sanding happen first to deal with damaged areas specifically.
Does disc sanding replace pressure washing?
No. Pressure washing or blow cleaning comes first to remove dirt and debris and disc sanding follows as a separate step in the prep sequence.
What stain brands and finishes does YuCan use after prep is complete?
YuCan Property Services uses stains from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams, offered in transparent, semi-transparent, semi-solid and solid colour options.
Does YuCan provide a free quote?
Yes. The company invites customers to request a free quote for fence staining projects.
