5 year old weathered fence - still stainable / paintable?

Question

We have a fence that was put up almost 5 years ago. It is one of those tall wood privacy fences. The wood is now grey and weathered. Is it too late to stain the fence or do I have to just paint it? If I do paint or stain what kind of paint or stain should I use? I really need an answer on this a.s.a.p.!

Thanks!

Answer 1

What they said.

Answer 2

Pressure wash it it will look almost good as new. Then paint/stain it. I use an oil base transparent paint on mine.

Answer 3

preasure wash it and it'll look new again let it dry then paint or stain it,or use a wood sealer and leave it natural.

Answer 4

Both of the answers above are right on the money, I'm just ashamed they beat me to it.