Best deck stain for IPE wood?

Like other exotic hardwoods, it is best to use a semi-transparent penetrating deck stain for IPE wood. A semi-transparent deck stain developed specifically for exotic hardwoods will penetrate the wood appropriately to protect it over the course of a year. Exotic hardwoods like IPE wood do not soak up the deck stain as well as other hardwoods. The two best brands of semi-transparent deck stain for IPE wood are Restore-A-Deck and Armstrong Clark.

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Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 Owner

As an article and comment contributor to the site, Scott has been around the pressure washing industry since attending college. In 1993 he started his first company called Oakland Pressure Wash specializing in exterior pressure washing and deck staining. That company evolved into OPW L.L.C. shortly thereafter concentrating more on exterior wood and deck restoration. Scott and his Deck Cleaning Michigan company have restored over 10,000 decks in the Metro Detroit area since the early years. He has become an authority in the deck restoration industry and has contributed to numerous wood restoration forums and informative sites. All the products he suggests through this site are sold through online sites and in retail stores, allowing the consumer to choose their own means of purchase. Scott’s eCommerce sites do sell many top brands he endorses and if you appreciate any of the help he has offered then feel free to purchase from one of them.

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Denise

1 year ago

Does an IPE deck need some type of sealant after staining with the Armstrong-Clark stain? Thank you.

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Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993

Reply to Denise

No and you can never apply a sealer over a deck stain. It would peel.

Gil

We have several items that need to be stained and protected to preserve the original look. Both projects are Brazilian Ipe wood based.
The first items are Jensen outdoor furniture, which incorporate Ipe wood into their designs. We used their recommended Penofin based restoration process and are extremely unhappy with the outcome. It faded extremely quickly and needs to be removed and refinished.
The second is a brand new Ipe deck that we do not want to make the same mistake (use of Penofin).

How do you recommend stripping the Penofin?
Is it the same as other recommendations you have suggested? To strip with Restore-A Deck Stripper and Brightener kits.

I assume I just need to clean the new deck and not brighten (the new deck color is beautiful as is).

Can I then simply use the Restore-A Deck Light Walnut on all pieces and surfaces?

Thank you

Reply to Gil

Yes, strip the Penofing and Brighten:
https://www.deckstainhelp.com/restore-a-deck-injectable-deck-stain-stripper-review/

See here about new wood:
https://www.deckstainhelp.com/how-long-should-you-wait-to-stain-a-new-deck/

Reply to Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993

Great!!
A follow up question … must the stripper be removed with a pressure washer. Is a strong regular spray enough. What pressure do you use?

I want to make sure I do not damage the non-wood portion of the furniture.

Thank you.

Pressure wash off.