https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-ipe-deck-staining-help/ Deck Stain Help Forum Discussion Board en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:07:04 +0000 wpForo 60 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-ipe-deck-staining-help/#post-10522 Fri, 08 Apr 2016 12:33:13 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-ipe-deck-staining-help/#post-10522 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-ipe-deck-staining-help/#post-10519 Thu, 07 Apr 2016 18:50:05 +0000
I have aluminum posts and railings that I am afraid of the floor buffer machine can't reach the portion of boards the posts are secured onto, can I use the palm sander with 80 grit on floor boards where floor buffer can't reach? Will it be noticeably different where I used floor buffer machine with buffing pads vs palm sander with sand paper on the same floor board? Or should I use a hand held buffing tool?

I'm planning on using these machines when time is right, what do you think?
Clarke American Sanders Floor Maintainer Model # 01278A from homedepot:
http://www6.homedepot.com/tool-truck-rental/Floor_Maintainer/01278A/

3M 4100 Series White Super Polish Pad for buffing machine from amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/3M-Series-White-Super-Polish/dp/B005AX4634

Black & Decker palm sander from amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Decker-BDERO100-Random-Sander-5-Inch/dp/B00MLSS1SW

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What do you recommend that I do at this point? Should I re-apply a very light layer of stain on the boards showing severe bright marks? Would it be alright to leave the deck as is and wait until next spring to retain the entire deck or would I need to retain this fall so those lighter spots don't become permanently gray?]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers x00n https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-ipe-deck-staining-help/#post-10517 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-ipe-deck-staining-help/#post-10516 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 18:48:31 +0000 Deck Stain Questions and Answers Scott Paul ~ Restoring Wood & Decks Since 1993 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-ipe-deck-staining-help/#post-10516 https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-ipe-deck-staining-help/#post-10513 Tue, 05 Apr 2016 14:39:56 +0000
Did the rain wash the stain away or did I not put enough stain? Should I touch up these areas with more stain to see if it will get darker and even out? Or should I just accept it as character of the deck?

Here is picture:


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I spoke with a representative from Armstrong Clark and he mentioned that brightener from the RAD kit on new IPE deck would make the IPE look Orange with the AC Mahogany stain. Administrator, have you encountered or heard of this?

I don't have a pressure washer, would it be alright to use a scrub brush and no pressure washer for cleaning with RAD kit?

What is your recommendation on staining IPE handrail tops and grooves between deck floor boards? I heard cleaning up stain brushes used with oil stains can lot work so I was thinking to use a one time use inexpensive brush like this from home depot:


Should I spend the extra 15$ for one well known brand all natural white china bristle stain brush like this one?
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I went and gotten some AnchorSeal and sealed some of end grains. Now I am wondering should I apply some Armstrong Clark hardwood oil on the end grains to help rejuvenate the cracks before sealing the rest?

I am ready to clean the deck now. Is the Restore a Deck kit still the best to prep before staining? Would I need a pressure washer for cleaning or brush will work with Restore a Deck kit?

I am just feeling sad to see a beautiful ipe wood deck to start showing aging spots in 3 months.Thank you very much for your response and everything you do here!]]> Deck Stain Questions and Answers x00n https://forum.deckstainhelp.com/deck-stain-questions-and-answers/new-ipe-deck-staining-help/#post-10493