What finishing product should I use on my Ipe decking?
Woodrich Hardwood Finishing Kit. I used it on my Ipe deck and I liked the results. If you buy the “kit” it provides you the cleaner, brightener and the finishing product. Most homeowners do not realize that their deck is dirty after supplier storage, transportation and construction of the deck and it needs to be cleaned and brightened before applying the finishing product. The cleaning and brightener product is granular and comes in 2lb and 10lb sizes. You simply mix the product in water and spray on and spray off. This gives the surface of your deck a new beginning and ready for the application of the Woodrich finishing product. This product is formulated to the natural color pigments of Ipe and thus lasts longer as it takes longer for the UV light to break down the surface of the Ipe. I also like the fact that it does not peel. I have tried numerous other products and I was always left with peeling issues. The stain formula is called “Amaretto” and the product can be purchased at www.myocstore.com






