https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/changing-from-oil-base-stain-to-water-base/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 01:59:24 +0000 wpForo 60 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/changing-from-oil-base-stain-to-water-base/#post-8892 Wed, 13 Nov 2013 21:59:08 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/changing-from-oil-base-stain-to-water-base/#post-8892 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/changing-from-oil-base-stain-to-water-base/#post-8885 Sun, 10 Nov 2013 23:01:07 +0000 Although Ipe Oil has positive reviews, gathering what I have read on this and other sites, I don’t think it was applied correctly in the first place. Still it has not worked really well for me. Nevertheless, I still have some Ipe Oil left.
On the other hand, I read in another site that natural oil stains are food for the mold and algae and that is why is better to switch to water based stains like the Defy Hardwood, plus they are easier to clean
I was thinking of washing it with “restore a deck” cleaner and re-staining it with the Defy hardwood. I was going to use a brightener but I have aluminum windows and doors underneath the balcony and I read that the brightener could corrode the frames. Not sure if that is truly the case.
Given that the method of application of the Ipe Oil, Do you think the cleaner would be enough or would it be better to use a stripper? If that is the case, is the stripper safe for the aluminum frames? Sanding with 80 grit would be the last resort.

I would greatly appreciate If you could please shed some light on what would be the best course of action for my situation.]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Acidex https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/changing-from-oil-base-stain-to-water-base/#post-8885