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12/02/2021 2:33 am
Hi Guys
I installed a new deck with garapa wood. I loved the gold yellow color but i did the mistake to stain with deckwise ipe oil. Bad Choice
After 6 month part of the deck more precisely the one close to the pool (salt pool) has become dark grey color which i hate.
should i sand with orbital sander to remove the stain? and if so which grift for garapa wood would be ok.
another question is which is the best stain that will be the best against salt water pool and protect the natural color from fading for at least one year?
thanks
Gian
12/02/2021 2:39 pm
It is impossible to retain the natural color. For UV protection from graying, your stain must be tinted, and that means the color will change or be enhanced.
See here for the best stains for your wood. https://www.deckstainhelp.com/ipe-exotic-hardwood-stain-review/
Strip and brighten the wood for prep.
