Stain & Sealer Estimator — Guided Wood Finish Calculator

What are you staining?

Pick the surface — coverage math is the same, the prep isn't.

Fence Count both sides — measure the full run Deck Floor plus railings, stairs, and skirting Wood siding Walls only — subtract big openings first

Total area getting stain, all coats included later.

Total area (ft²)

Length × width of every surface, added together.

Two thin coats outlast one thick coat every time.

1 coat Maintenance refresh on existing stain 2 coats New wood or full color change — the pro standard

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Price per gallon ($)

Labor hours

Labor rate ($/hr)

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