We used Penofin natural oil stain on this 15 year old Ipe deck. It was cleaned with restore-a-deck stripper and brightener, buffed with a nylon cup brush and then stained. I’ve done a few like this over the past year and none have turned out spotty. All others turn the classic red/brown looking like an Ipe deck when it’s wet. Why could this one have turned out like this?? Please advice needed!
Not sure, maybe the wood was wet? The prep looks correct but the stain looks like it disappeared in spots. Maybe it needs another coat. Do a test board and see.