To stain or not to stain?
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To stain or not to stain?
I posted this questions in the decks thread - but this may be a better place. I am considering installing a deck of ipe - it's a hard wood. I've heard that I don't need to treat or stain it. That doesn't make a ton of sense to me. Does anyone know if it needs to be stained? I would like to keep it looking natural. Are there any products out there that are made for this type of wood? I know this is a tough one - protection without changing appearance.
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According to the importer's site, Ipe requires no preservatives or treatment. It is said that staining is for appearance only.
http://www.braziliandecking.com/aboutus.html
http://ipe-wood.com/tech.html
http://www.floorings.com/decking/ipe/ipe.shtml
http://www.floorings.com/decking/ipe/features.shtml
http://www.woodsthebest.com/ipe_decking/ipe-wood.htm
Hope this helps.
http://www.braziliandecking.com/aboutus.html
http://ipe-wood.com/tech.html
http://www.floorings.com/decking/ipe/ipe.shtml
http://www.floorings.com/decking/ipe/features.shtml
http://www.woodsthebest.com/ipe_decking/ipe-wood.htm
Hope this helps.