New IPE deck sanded staining options - Deck Stain Questions and Answers https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-ipe-deck-sanded-staining-options/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:24:50 +0000 wpForo 60 RE: New IPE deck sanded staining options https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-ipe-deck-sanded-staining-options/#post-11576 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 12:28:16 +0000 Let the wood weather for 2-3 months and then prep with a deck cleaner. Just one coat of the hardwood stain. Try Armstrong Clark in one of their three hardwood colors or Restore-A-Deck Wood stain in Light Walnut.

Post a completed picture when done. It will look great!

]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-ipe-deck-sanded-staining-options/#post-11576 New IPE deck sanded staining options https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-ipe-deck-sanded-staining-options/#post-11574 Sun, 18 Mar 2018 11:55:20 +0000 I recently had a IPE deck built 2 weeks, where the holes were plugged and the plugs/boards sanded.  When the boards are wet, I can see the true beauty of the wood, but when dry just looks dull.  I talked to my deck builder and he said "thats the way it looks".  Pieces that have not been sanded (under the doors) look lovely.  I've been researching if staining with messmers (or other products) is something i can do once the weather warms up, since I'm not happy with the current way the deck looks.  I've already voiced my displeasure to the deck builder, but this sounds like something I'm going to need to resolve myself.  

I've attached a picture if this helps.

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  • 1. Central New Jersey
  • 2. Partial Shade
  • 3. IPE
  • 4. None.
  • 5. No current stain

 

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