should i use fence paint or fence stain
November 29, 2012 12:42 pm | A1 Fence | Fence Maintenance Tips. Painting or staining a wood fence can help your fence last longer and look better. Either one will extend the lifespan of your fence by giving it some protection against rot, insects, wear, and tear.However, of the two we always recommend that you stain a fence rather than painting it. Wood absorbs stain much deeper than it does paint.y contrast, stain will simply fade over time. Weâve even heard stories of paint peeling off a fence in less than a year. Harsh winter weather, so common in Wisconsin, can sometimes reduce the lifetime of a wood fence paint job even more. Of course the quality of the paint used will affect how long the paint lasts.