10/26/2026
Paint sits on top of the wood like a shell.
Stain is made to soak into it.
That's a big difference outside.
When paint fails, it cracks and peels in big ugly sheets.
When a good stain wears, it fades more evenly over time. [CONFIRM]
That makes it easier to keep up with.
And wood needs to breathe a little with Texas heat and moisture.
That's why most wood fences get stained, not painted.
They do completely different jobs.